No.320956, Private, Frederick James DORLING
Aged 20
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Frederick James Dorling was born in Flempton in 1897 (Thingoe Q1-1897 4A:823) son of Frederick and Maria DORLING (née DORLING).
1901 census...Aged 4, he was at Lackford Road, Flempton with his father Frederick DORLING [37], horsekeeper born Lackford; his mother Maria [37] born West Stow and brother Ernest [6] born Lackford. 1911 census...Aged 14, farm labourer, he was at Flempton with his parents and brother Ernest (farm labourer). |
| He enlisted in Bury St.Edmunds.
As part of the operation to take Beersheba the battalion were in the Sheria area around this time, but since Frederick's Army service record has not been found, it cannot be said exactly where and when he was wounded. The Bury Free Press of 1st December 1917 reported :- DEATH OF A FLEMPTON SOLDIER We very much regret having to record the death of Prvt.Fredk.James Dorling, 15th Suffolks of this parish. He had seen early service in France, and was wounded.On rejoining his regiment he was sent out to Egypt. On the 8th November it seems he was killed in action, fighting against the Turks in the attack on Gaza. Prvt Fre J.Dorling was nearly years of age. He was always a thorough going, deserving lad. He received his education at the Flempton Schools. Mr. and Mrs.Dorling, his parents, may well feel proud of having such a son. Meanwhile, we offer our most sincere sympathy in the great loss they have sustained. |
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