Private Frank Linnett

Frank Linnett was born in Kibworth Harcourt in 1889. He served in the Leicestershire Regiment, service number 240453, formerly 2220.

He was aged 28 years when he was killed on 5th October 1917.

Frank was awarded the 1914-15 Star, the Victory Medal and the British War Medal.

Private Linnett is buried at the Town Cemetery, Bethune, Pas de Calais, France, plot reference XLVI. F. 4.

Kibworthians Killed in Action

Another Kibworthian has been reported as killed in action in the person of Pte. Frank Linnett, Leicestershire Regiment, and the fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Linnett, of Leicester Road, Kibworth Harcourt. The War Office notification states deceased was killed in action (previously reported wounded in error) on October 5th, in the field.

The deceased, who was in his 28th year, and single, was born in Kibworth Harcourt, but was working in Melton Mowbray when war was declared, and as a Territorial he was called up. He took part in some heavy fighting, and about 12 months ago was wounded, and was in hospital several months suffering from blood poisoning from a shrapnel wound.

Another of Mr. and Mrs. Linnett’s sons, Pte. Geo. Linnett, of the Leicester Pioneers, is in hospital in Sheffield seriously wounded, his right leg having been blown off below the knee. He was previously employed as a postman at Kibworth, but later was removed to Leicester where he was an Inspector in the Telegraph Department. He is married, and his wife resides at Hazel Street, Leicester.

There are three other sons in the Army – Trooper Reg. Linnett (Leicestershire Yeomanry), Pte. Joe Linnett (Tanks), and Pte. Clarence Linnett (R.F.C.). This is indeed a splendid family record on which Mr. and Mrs. Linnett are to be warmly congratulated, but as equally sympathised with in their present bereavement and anxiety.

Market Harborough Advertiser, 20th November 1917