Frederick enlisted on 24th February 1915. He was 37 years and 3 months old, and was living at 3 George Street, Bath at the time. He entered the war in France on 11th August 1915. On 20th October 1915 he suffered from the effects of shock received in action. On 9th March 1919 he transferred to Class Z Army Reserve. He was the husband of Elsie K Roadhouse.