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L/Cpl. Frank W. Lefevre MM.
Royal Navy Royal Marine Light Infantry
from:Plymouth
Frank Lefevre joined the Royal Marines on the 8th June 1895 at the age of 18. He served on many different ships during WW1, but notably acted as a bodyguard for Prince Albert (the future King George VI) when the Prince was assigned as a Midshipman to HMS Collingwood and witnessed the Battle of Jutland. Later, the King recognized Frank Lefevre and spoke to him by name when he was inspecting troops after the war.