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First World War memorialsFrank Brace - Colchester Borough Police. Born at Croxton in Cambridgeshire in 1888, Frank was the son of Francis and Ethel Brace of Croxton Kennels in Cambridgeshire. He joined the Colchester Borough Constabulary on 20 March 1914 and later that same year was married to Emily. He served in the force until 4 August 1914 when he was compelled on the outbreak of war to rejoin the Colours (he had enlisted into the army in St Neots). Frank served as Corporal 9001 in ‘C’ Company of the 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment, and died at Boulogne on 13 March 1915 of wounds received in action. He was aged 27 and married. He is buried in grave III.D.5 of the Boulogne Eastern Cemetery in Pas de Calais, France, and is remembered on the roll of honour at the church at Croxton. Police Constable 458 September 21, 2004 - Article updated with additional information compiled by Mr. Adrian Jones. Additional information taken mainly from the Essex County Chronicle and Essex Weekly News.
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