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Frank Maunder MM

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
406135
Unit at enlistment: 
36th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Cemetery: 
Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario
Awards or decorations: 
Military Medal
Commemorated at: 
Wesley United Church
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Cornwall
Birth city: 
Falmouth
Address at enlistment: 
Fair Avenue, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
11 Lister Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, England
Trade or calling: 
Bricklayer
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
22
Gallantry medals: 
Yes

Letters and documents

London Gazette: 29805
Date: October 27, 1916
Honour or Award: Military Medal
Name: Frank Maunder (406135)
Unit: 4th Field Company

Details: Recommended for consistent good work under the most trying circumstances in the St. Eloi crater and communication trenches there to from March to April 22nd. Though working under continuous and heavy shell fire they carried their task to completion, frequently assisted in carrying out the wounded, and on one occasion materially assisted the garrison to repel the bombing attack. 

December 14, 1916

Sapper Receives Military Medal – Sapper Frank Maunder Worked in a Water-Filled Trench Last Year

Sapper Frank Maunder, who left Canada with the 36th Battalion, according to a letter received from him has been awarded the Military Medal for good work done last winter. Two other comrades, one from Hamilton and one from Toronto, were also given this distinction, according to the letter. Nearly up to their necks in water at times, they worked on a trench under very heavy shell fire and bullet fire for eight hours. Little did Sapper Maunder ever think they would come out alive, the shells and bullets flying all around them from the time they started until they finished the trench. That they will never have to take a chance like that again is his earnest hope. The letter was written on November 21, and the boys received the ribbon from General Turner and will get the medal later on. They are the first three to win the medal in the company, and undoubtedly the officer in charge will be proud of their achievement as they are themselves. Previous to enlistment Sapper Frank Maunder resided with Mr. Garton, Fair Avenue.

BX October 6, 1971

MAUNDER, Frank – at the Brantford General Hospital, Tuesday, October 5, 1971, Frank Maunder, 20 Brighton Avenue, (served with Canadian Engineers in World War 1; was awarded the military medal; was an honorary member of Brant 90 Royal Canadian Legion; member of Brant Lodge, AF and AM, and Wesley United Church; and was caretaker at Brantford Public Library for many years). Beloved husband of the late Annie Garton Maunder; dear father of Frank Jr., Brantford; Gordon, West Hill; Muriel, Windsor; Mrs. Morley (Isabel) Foster, Trenton; also several grandchildren;  Predeceased by brothers Hugh, William, Benjamin, and a sister Charlotte, Mr. Maunder will rest at the McCleister Funeral Home, 30 Brant Avenue, from Thursday afternoon.  Service in the chapel Friday at 2 p.m. Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery.  Rev. E.A. Currey officiating.  A Masonic service, auspices Brant Lodge, Thursday at 8 p.m.

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