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Cpl. Frank Measey
British Army 7th Battalion Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
(d.22nd June 1918)
My great uncle, Frank Measey, was born in Oakley, Buckinghamshire on the 8th January 1895, to Joseph Measey and his wife Martha Elizabeth Gladdy who were farmers and publicans. The Measey family lived at The Royal Oak in Oakley.
Frank and his brother George joined the Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Light Infantry during the 1st World War as did their brothers Charles and Thomas, who later transferred to the Machine Gun Corps. All four brothers are recorded on the war memorial at Oakley.
Frank was killed in action on the 22nd June 1918 whilst fighting in Salonika. He is buried at the Karasouli Military Cemetery, Greece. My great uncle's medals, death plaques, letters and prayer books were passed onto me by my grandmother and will be passed on through our family. She was Mary Ann Govier [nee Measey) the sister of Frank, George, Charles and Thomas. She was married to Henry Govier of Oakley.
Some years ago I was at the rememberance service at Oakley church and spoke to the congregation about my great uncles. Although I never met them, I have researched their stories and am proud of their sacrifice, but sad that I never had the opportunity to meet them. Not many families lost four soldiers during the 1st World War and it is a fitting tribute to remember them.
