His story
Frank Slaughter worked as a cab driver in Farnham, Surrey. His parents were Charles and Emily Slaughter of Farnham. His wife, Lottie N., was recorded at Deer Leap, St. Cross, Farnham.
Frank was a private with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital, Army Veterinary Corps. His medal record dates his first qualifying service in Egypt to 31 October 1915.
He died of wounds on 11 January 1916, aged 30. He is buried at Salonika Military.
Before the war
- Occupation
- Cab Driver
- Residence recorded
- Farnham
- Family
- CWGC particulars: Son of Charles and Emily Slaughter, of Farnham, Surrey; husband of Lottie N. Slaughter, of Deer Leap, St. Cross, Farnham, Surrey.
Military service
- Rank recorded
- Private
- Service number
- SE/10314
- Corps or service
- British Army Veterinary Corps
- Unit
- No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- Theatre of war
- Egypt, 31 October 1915
Medals and commemoration
- 1914–15 Star
Death and burial
- Date of death
- 11 January 1916
- Age
- 30
- Place of death
- Salonika
- Recorded cause
- Died of Wounds
- Cemetery or memorial
- Salonika Military
- Grave reference
- 45\.
Where he worked
- No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
He is recorded with this hospital.
A recorded posting supplies context for his service. Exact duties and presence during a particular incident require their own evidence.
Connected men
- John DAVIESAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- Arthur Collins EDGECOMBEAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- Harry John GURDAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- Harry Hartwell HAZELLAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
Sources and further reading
- CWGC casualty and commemoration record
- Research record number: 62
Cite this biography
Graham Hodgkins and Pete Matthews, “Frank Slaughter”, Veterinary Virtual War Memorial, https://vetsremembered.org/people/slaughter-frank-se-10314/.
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