Frank Wormald
| Frank Wormald | |
|---|---|
| Born |
10 February 1868 Dewsbury |
| Died |
3 October 1915 Vermelles |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands held |
12th (Prince of Wales's Royal) Lancers 5th Cavalry Brigade |
| Battles/wars |
Second Boer War First World War |
| Awards |
Companion Order of the Bath Mentioned in Despatches |
Frank Wormald CB (1868–1915), was a soldier in the British Army. He served in the Second Boer War and the First World War being promoted to brigadier-general and given the command of the 5th Cavalry Brigade.
History
Frank Wormald was born in Dewsbury Yorkshire 10 February 1868, the son of mill owner John and Annie Wormald. When married he and his wife Gwynifred resided at 10 Walton Place London, adjacent to Harrods. He was a successful big game hunter in India and Africa and became a well known polo player.
He joined the British Army in 1889, serving in the 12th (Prince of Wales's Royal) Lancers. He fought in the Second Boer War, in 1912 he was given command of his regiment, serving in the First World War. Serving on the Western Front in France from August 1914. Wounded in his regiments successful charge against the German 1st and 2nd Garde Dragoner on 28 August 1914, he was out of action for three weeks. He was promoted to brigadier-general in July 1915 and given command of the 5th Cavalry Brigade. He was killed on 3 October 1915, while inspecting front line trenches where his brigade were working digging and clearing up battlefield debris. He is buried at Nedonchel Churchyard in France.[1][2][3]
References
- ↑ "Frank Wormald". Western Front Association. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
- ↑ "Issue 29267" (PDF). London Gazette. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
- ↑ "Frank Wormald". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 24 September 2012.