A black and white historical photograph of a young man in a military uniform, standing outdoors on rough ground. The photo has a handwritten caption at the bottom that says: "Frank Cown killed in Action 1917." There is also some writing on the top right corner and faint marks across the image.

Private Frank CARR

No. 16412.  6th Regiment, Duke of Connaught’s Own Rifles

7th Battalion, 1st British Columbia Regiment

Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF)

Flag of Fiji with red background, Union Jack in the top left corner, and the Fiji coat of arms on the right side.

Frank Edward CARR was born on December 19, 1886, at Ryde, Ontario.

In 1913, Frank worked as Treasurer for the Vancouver Branch of the Postal Clerks Association of Western Canada Workers from its foundation in 1913, until he volunteered for military service in 1914.

On September 18, 1914, he enlisted in the 7th Battalion (1st BC Regiment), CEF, where he fought on the battle fields in France.

On April 21, 1915, Frank was killed in action during a gas attack on ‘Gravenstafel Ridge’ at the 2nd Battle of Ypres (Battle of St. Julien) in France.  He was 28 years old.

“Body not recovered for Burial.”

Frank is memorialized on the ‘Vimy Memorial’ at Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium, as there is no known grave.

Frank’s brothers, George Sydney CARR (M.S.M) and James (Percy) CARR, also served in France.

Frank was an avid mountaineer and founding member of the Vancouver Mountaineer Club. Mount CARR, east of Lake Garibaldi, is named in his honour.

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Battery Quartermaster Sydney "George" CARR No. 313859 Enlisted January 1, 1916. 1oth Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, (Ammunition Column), Canadian Expeditionary Force. Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal July 30, 1919.