Dury Crucifix Cemetery, Pas de Calais
Son of Frank Henry and Annie Davenport
Layard, of Colombo, Ceylon.
Killed in action, aged 20 years.
Elizabeth College Roll
no. 3133
Frank Layard won his Military Cross during fighting
at Arras in April 1917
"2nd Lieut. Frank Stanley Layard,
Border Regiment. He commanded a patrol of bombers on
reconnaissance, which came under heavy fire. In spite
of several casualties, he completed his task and brought
back most valuable information. The success of the enterprise
was entirely due to his own personal courage and determination."
The Times, June 19th
1917.
At Sandhurst
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