| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 4319 |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 4319 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4502 – 32, Item: 473604, PDF: B4502-SO32. Date of Birth 31/03/1894 at Norfolk, Norwich, England. While in England Frederick served in the 9th Morwich Batt. He arrived in Canada in 1913. He had family living in London, ON and in Montreal PQ. Fredrick came from a family of seven children.
He found work at the Dowsley Steel Co. on St. George St. in Chatham. N of K: Molly (nee Creasy) Horne, 20/04/1914 (wife) of 76 Murray St., Chatham, ON. A married labour living in Chatham, ON. They had one child Reginald Ernest, he would die in Belgium 19/09/1944, who had seven children Member of RFA Territorials in the UK for 2 years
Attestation: 23/01/1915 at Chatham, ON. to the 33rd Batt. for overseas duty. CDP 25/01/15
Enlistment information: Age: 20 yrs. 7 Mos, Height: 5’ 7”, Girth: 34 ½”, Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Black. He has a round scar on his back. Passed his physical at Chatham 30/06/15.
HORNE Initials: F Nationality: Canadian Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment) Unit Text: 1st Bn. DOW, Date of Death: 08/12/1915 Service No: 4319 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: I. E. 5. Cemetery: BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION (NORD)
After his death his wife would have received the Memorial Cross (757487), Scroll of Remembrance 4/12/1920 and the Memorial Plaque 29/09/1921. A pension was granted from 9/12/15 the sum of $120.00
Frederick was buried at Billeuf Communal Extension – Military Cemetery. Row 1 / E/ 5.
A married labourer living in Chatham, ON. Member of RFA Territorials in the UK for 2 years. Attestation: 23/01/1915 at Chatham, ON.
But not forgotten:
The following appeared in the 11 November, 2013 Remembrance day issue of the Chatham Daily News:
Just a young man of twenty two when his country called upon you
helped make this the land of the Free and Brave
Facing a silent pray to Gods blue sky
Take care of my wife and son
until I’ve finished and the battle is won
If I die before I come home
I know I will not die alone
Because many men will go with me
to make the Home of the Brave and Free.
Loving remembered grandchildren. Margaret, Mollie, Bob, Jack, Ronald, Bette and Great grandchildren and Great Great grandchildren
Regimental number: 4319 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4502 – 32
He went overseas aboard the S.S. Scandinavian departing from Montreal, PQ. leaving 13/02/15. He was TOS 28/06/15 with the 2nd Coy. at Shorncliffe. Went oversea to France 23/08/15 with the 1st Batt. It was while serving with the 1st Batt. he died of wounds 8/12/15 GSW – Abdomen and died at No. 8 Casualty Clearing Station.
Frederick had made a Will, common for men going into action:
In the event of my death
I give the whole of my
Property & effects
to Mrs. F. Horne,
84 King St. East
Chatham, Ontario.
Pte. F. Horne A319
1st Cdn. Battalion
7 Sept.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Cenotaph | Chatham and Kent County Cenotaph - Chatham |
| Sources | Chatham Daily Planet (25-01-1915), Chatham Daily News (11-11-1989), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), Chatham Daily News (11-11-1999), Chatham Daily News (11-11-2011), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4502 – 32, LAC, Margaret Allison, GOH |
| Supplemental Information | DOW, Date of Death: 08/12/1915 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: I. E. 5. Cemetery: BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION (NORD) |
| Height | 5'7" |
| Eye Colour | brown |
| Age | 20 yrs. 7 mths. |
| Complexion | dark |
| Hair | black |
| Race | white |
| Birthplace | 31/03/1894 at Norfolk, England. |
| Religion | Anglican |
| Last Place of Employment | Dowsley Spring and Axle Company Ltd. Chatham |
| Average Earnings | 3.50/day |
| Marital Status | married |
| When Enlisted | Jan. 23, 1915 |
| Where Enlisted | Chatham Ontario |
| Allowance from Patriotic Fund | 13/mth |
| Next of Kin | Molly Horne (wife) of 76 Murray St., Chatham, ON. |
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