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    Memorial Name

    Frank Lester

    Letter from King George

    Source: William Meredith

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    Commemorated on

    Memorial Name

    Private Frank Lester VC Irby Library

    Memorial Type

    Board / Plaque / Tablet

    As at 1 May 2025 it is now known that the library has now closed down. The board is believed to be with the Wirral Archive. The Archive hold a letter to Mr John Lester from King George, Irby Library, 6, Thurstaston Road, Irby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 0HE, England

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    Gender
    Male
    Honours
    Victoria Cross
    War
    Military Service

    Primary Service

    Service
    British Army
    Unit
    The Lancashire Fusiliers
    Rank
    Private
    Service Number
    51674
    Honours
    Victoria Cross
    Reason for Commemoration
    Died
    Manner of Death
    Killed in Action

    This information faithfully reflects how this person’s service is commemorated on the memorial.

    Primary Service

    Service
    Army (British)
    Rank
    Private
    Unit
    Lancashire Fusiliers
    Sub-Unit
    10th Battalion
    Manner of Death
    Killed In Action