210606 Sgt. Frank Doughty British Army 24th Bde, 107 Bty. Royal Field Artillery (d.8th Aug 1915) My grandfather, Frank Doughty left an overcrowded home and lied about his age to join the army as a cadet at 15. Frank was the son of Mr W.H and Elizabeth Doughty of Kingston-on-Thames. He had completed his full service just 12 days prior to his death, having served 17 of his 21 years in India. He went to France early in August 1914 and was in the retreat from Mons. He remained at the front until February 1915, when he obtained leave and came home to marry Harriett Emily, the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Clement Taylor Russell of Ashdown Cottage, Loose, Kent ( my father was conceived at this time). He returned to the front and was killed by shrapnel at Ypres on August 8th 1915 aged 39 years. His men buried him in situ and created a beautiful grave of which I have photos. One comrade removed his wedding ring and hid it in the sole of his shoe so he could return it to my grandmother, which he did. My grandfather was subsequently moved to a cemetery in Voormezeele.
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