Arthur Charles William Frost (photographs, medals, cards)
Item
Title
Arthur Charles William Frost (photographs, medals, cards)
Who?
Arthur Charles William Frost
Item(s)
Photographs, medals, cards.
Story
Arthur Charles William Frost was the contributor's wife's grandfather. He lied about his age to join the army before the Boer War. One of the submitted items is a photo of Arthur in South Africa with his friend 'Boss' (Arthur is on the right).
During the First World War, Arthur was part of the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers and took part in the last cavalry battle of the war. He was wounded three times, but he claimed that he as never wounded while riding a horse. He died at the age of ninety.
During the First World War, Arthur was part of the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers and took part in the last cavalry battle of the war. He was wounded three times, but he claimed that he as never wounded while riding a horse. He died at the age of ninety.
When?
1899-1902; 1914-1918.
Where?
South Africa; Western Front.
Contributor
Michael Haywood
Collection Day
Faringdon, 21/07/2018
This item was submitted on November 16, 2018