Soldier Record
Frederick Sainsbury
Contributed by: Dorcas Clay, on 2008-11-11
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Frederick |
| Surname | Sainsbury |
| Year of Birth | 1894 |
| Year of Death | 1975 |
| Regiment | London Regiment |
| Place of Wartime Residence | London, Londonderry |
Frederick's Story
His great strength gave him the nickname, the Iron Duke
A man of strength and character who I knew as an old man, still working on his allotment on the day he died. He was in the artillery during WW1 and had a special affinity with the horses. His great strength gave him the nickname, the Iron Duke, amongst his pals, and he used to box as a hobby. When he came out of the war, aged 23, he returned to work for the LMS, where he was responsible for the shire horses. I only wish I'd had more time with him, but he died when I was six. His sensitive approach to the world, described by my late mother, has left a lasting impression on me.
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