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3851   Private James Frain
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Dated added: 01/01/2016   Last updated: 12/05/2020
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 2nd Battalion, Connaught Rangers (British Army)
Died: 28/04/1915 (Killed in Action)
Age: 22
Summary      
James Frain was the son of James and Catherine Frain. James was born about 1893 in Kilbagh, Charlestown, Co. Mayo. James Frain enlisted in Swinford. He was living in Charlestown at the time. Private James Frain was serving with the 2nd Battalion of the Connaught Rangers when he was killed in action on 28th April 1915. He was 22 years old. The CWGC record Private J Frain as being a native of Bellaghy, County Londonderry.
Further Information
James Frain was the son of James and Catherine Frain. James was born about 1893 in Kilbagh, Charlestown, Co. Mayo.
Main Street, Bellaghy
James Frain enlisted in Swinford. He was living in Charlestown at the time.
Medal card
Private James Frain was serving with the 2nd Battalion of the Connaught Rangers when he was killed in action on 28th April 1915. He was 22 years old.
Private James Frain is buried in La Brique Military Cemetery No. 2, north east of Ypres in Belgium.
The CWGC record Private J Frain as the son of James and Catherine Frain of Charlestown, Co. Mayo. He is also recorded as being a native of Bellaghy, County Londonderry.
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Relevant Magherafelt Area Locations
No Location Region Location Notes Longtitude Latitude
1 Bellaghy area Bellaghy CWGC listed him as native of Bellaghy 54.808738 -6.515491
References and Links
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1 Castledawson War Dead Brief fetails of Private Frain James
2 Connaught Rangers From Castlebar Private Frain James, 1st Battalion, K.I.A.
3 National Archives UK Medal Card can be purchased here
4 War Graves Photographic Project Photo of Private James Frain's grave can be purchased here
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