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Frank Joseph Powell - Bricklayer - Nechells

terry carter

terry carter

Birmingham Pals
In the 1911 Census Frank Joseph Powell was living with his parents, Thomas & Elizabeth, sister Elizabeth and brothers Thomas, John & William at 98 Scholefield Street, Nechells.
The census states that Frank was a bricklayer working for a building firm. He married Ada Hutton in 1913. He seems to have died in 1943.

At the start of WW1 he enlisted as a Private (10633) into the 5th Royal Berkshire Regiment.

By the end of the war he was Captain Frank Joseph Powell Military Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal & Bar, still serving with the Berkshire Regiment. Still living in Scholefield Street

Does any Forum member have any more information about this brave man please

Thanks

Terry
 
Info about his distinguished conduct medal.

10633 Acting Corporal F. Powell 5th Bn R Berks R 11 Mar 1916
For conspicuous gallantry. He rallied men by his cool example and led them to the assistance of a few bombers who were being hard pressed in the front, and held on till ordered to retire.
 
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