Extract from 'Langley Mill's and Aldercar's Part in the Victory' by S. Ashmore and  A.C.S. Ashmore (University of London).

Soldiers Died Information:- 

BORN:   Aldercar, Derbyshire.  ENLISTED: Ripley.  RESIDENCE: Langley Mill. KILLED IN ACTION  Theatre of War  France & Flanders

SERVICE No:  46009

CWGC Information:  

Son of Charlotte Mary and the late Amos Canlin of Langley Mill, Derbyshire.

Commemorated/Buried : Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery VII B 18.

Brother of Private Richard Canlin who also gave his life.

In 1901 the Canlin family were living at 92, Cromford Road, Langley Mill.  Frank's mother was widowed at that time with seven children still at home.  Eldest brother John appeared to be the only wage earner, employed as a coal miner horse driver below ground.

Named children in 1901

Annie Aged 16, John, Amos Aged 10, George 8, Frank 7, Richard 5 and Thomas 2.

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