Private Frank Bassnett (Junior)
566 2/2nd East Lancashire Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps
Died on the "Royal Edward" 13th August 1915, aged 18
Lived at 52 Rumley Road
Commemorated on the Helles Memorial Turkey
Commemorated on the Burnley Lads Club Memorial
Burnley Express 4/9/1915

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He was the son of Rose Bassnett of 52 Rumley Rd, Burnley. He enlisted in Burnley and served with his uncle, Private Frank Bassnett Snr. M.M. who survived the sinking of the Royal Edward and also survived the war. Frank Jnr was connected with St Paul's Church also had been connected with the Burnley Lads’ Club for four years. His father, six uncles, and two cousins served with the forces in one capacity or another.

LAD’S CLUB MEMBER A VICTIM
(Burnley Express & Advertiser 4th September 1915)

Pte. Frank Bassnett, junior, 52, Rumley-road, Burnley, whose uncle was reported saved last Saturday, was only 18 years of age last month, and for about 4 years before enlisting last year had been connected with the Burnley Lad’s Club. His father, six uncles, and two cousins are with the forces in one capacity or another