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Samuel Frickleton memorial

Samuel Frickleton was honoured at a special ceremony in Belgium marking the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Messines on 7 June 2007 with the unveiling of a plaque near the place where he earned his Victoria Cross.

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  • George Bollinger
    Passchendaele: fighting for Belgium

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New Zealand Defence Force
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C. Martin

Posted: 02 Jan 2013

My Grandfather was Henry (Harry) Frickleton, older brother to Samuel Frickleton. He worked in area coal mines until being seriously injured age 63. He died age 87 in Panama, Illinois, USA, and is buried in the same cemetery in Sorento, IL as his brother John L. Frickleton. My family and I have lived in my grandparents home for nearly 40 years. I had grown up in the house next door to them. Many fond memories will always be cherished.

Anonymous

Posted: 02 Nov 2008

MY GRANDFATHER WAS SAMUEL FRICKELTON BROTHER. I'AM A 2ND GENERATION GRANDSON MY GRANDFATHER WAS JOHN L FRICKELTON LIVED IN PANAMA, IL. ALSO IN DOLLELLSON, IL. HE WORKED IN COAL MINES IN THE AREA. ALSO IN CANADA. HIS OTHER BROTHER HARRY FRICKELTON LIVE IN PANAMA, IL.