Francis Vernon (Frank) Fels (1899–1970)
Francis Vernon Fels, c 1918 photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
RANCIS VERNON FELS was born on 15th April, 1899, at Cue, Western Australia, the son of Mr. Ernest D. Fels, Postmaster at Kalgoorlie, and Mrs. Fels. He was educated at the Christian Brothers’ College, Kalgoorlie, and entered the service of the Bank in the same town on 12th April, 1916.
Francis Fels enlisted on 21st July, 1918, with the Reinforcements from West Australia. He left in the S.S. “Boonah” in October, 1918, but on reaching Durban found that the Armistice had been signed, and returned to Australia. On the return journey a severe outbreak of influenza occurred on board the “Boonah.” Mr. Fels was specially mentioned for valuable assistance rendered at that time. He was discharged on 9th January, 1919.
Original Publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, item B2455, FELS F V (National Archives of Australia)
Citation details
'Fels, Francis Vernon (Frank) (1899–1970)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/fels-francis-vernon-frank-23183/text32401, accessed 28 June 2025.
Francis Vernon Fels, c 1918 photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Birth
15 April,
1899
Cue,
Western Australia,
Australia
Death
26 December,
1970
(aged 71)
Perth,
Western Australia,
Australia
Religious Influence
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