In Memory Of

FRANK, MARCUS PHILIP

Service Details
Age:
 36
Date of Birth:
 1906-09-11
Service No:
 1358
Rank:
 Lieutenant
Regiment:
 Natal Mounted Rifles, S.A. Forces
Date of Death:
 1942-10-23
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, in attack of second battle of Alamein. Clearing dug-outs and enemy posts with Bren guns, grenades and bayonets, by 11h30 pm the NMR was consolidating on its objective under heavy artillery fire. Lt. M. FRANK and his runner, Pte. P.D.G. SMITH were killed by a single shell.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 III. H. 15.
Cemetery:
 EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY
Country:
 Egypt
Additional Information
Son of Philip F. and Annie Rollo (nee Tees) Frank, of 377 Essenwood Rd., Durban. Born Durban. Educated Highbury Prep; Durban High School. A clerk. Member of the Durban Rowing Club & the Natal Mountain Club. Commemorated on Durban High School; St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Musgrave & the Durban Cenotaph WWII Memorials. His brother also died in service