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301003 L/Cpl. Francis Derwent Lockey British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry from:Durham (d.23rd May 1916) Frank Lockey was born in Durham on 13th of December 1881, to Francis and Grace Lockey. He attended Barnard Castle school, from 1894-1896 and won the 220 yard handicap. He worked in the family business, a grocer and provision merchants before enlisting in September 1914. He trained at Cocken Hall near Durham and was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal in April 1915. Frank was killed in action on the 23rd of May 1916 and is buried in Sucrerie Military Cemetery, Colincamps. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**