Photo of Frank Bray

Frank Bray

Lance Corporal

1st Battalion

Killed In Action (KIA) Killed In Action

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus sp.
  • Planted By: Mr. H. Salter
  • Plaque: 1167

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Biography

Frank Davies Bray was born in Napoleons and was an assayer by trade when he enlisted in the 31st Battalion, C Company on July 14th 1915 at the age of 38. His unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on November 9th 1915. After further training in Egypt, he moved to France in June 1916 with the 31st Battalion. He was killed in action on July 21st during the tragic battle of Fromelles. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour