Frank Maidment

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Frank Maidment was born in Charlton, Donhead St. Mary, Wiltshire, on 9 Sep 1887 and baptised at the Birdbush Independent Chapel, Ludwell, Donhead St. Mary, Wiltshire, on 9 Oct 1887 the son of John Eugene Maidment and Mary Jane Maidment (nee Read).  He lived his early life at Fiveways, Charlton, Donhead St. Mary.  He married Dorothy Alice Blandamer at St. Georges Church, Fordington, Dorset, on 25 Dec 1915.  He enlisted on 17 Sep 1918 and joined the Royal Air Force as an Air Mechanic Class 3 (Service No. 296180).  His wife was recorded as living in Mortonhampstead, Devon, at the time.  He was discharged on 27 Feb 1919.  The 1921 Census shows him living at 21 Kinsman Dale, Mortonhampstead, working as a Traction Engine Driver for the Newton Abbott Rural District Council. By the time of the 1939 Register he had moved to 45 Ley Lane, Newton Abbot, Devon, described as a Steam Roller Driver.  His death was recorded in Newton Abbot on 18 Dec 1939.  His brother, Hubert James Maidment, also served in the conflict.