With thanks to Kathryn Jones, Frank’s granddaughter, for these photos. Top left is Frank; top right is Frank and two colleagues; bottom is Frank’s wife Gladys and Kathryn’s Dad, Alan.
Frank was born at Godshill, Isle of Wight on 9 June 1901, son of Shem and Alice Burden. He first joined the Royal Navy in 1922. With the kind permission of Kathryn Jones, Frank’s service records can be seen below.
