Source: Michael Doyle Their Name Liveth For Evermore: The Great War Roll of Honour for Leicestershire and Rutland.
He was the son of Louisa, and the late John King of 22, Melton Road, Syston, Leics. His enlistment documents record that he gave his father, John King of 22, Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire as his next of kin, his trade or calling as Bookkeeper, and he stated that he was unmarried. He confirmed that he belonged to the Active Militia, The Winnipeg Grenadiers, 34th Fort Garry Horse. Information taken from his medical examination shows that he was 5 foot 4 ¾ inches in height and had a chest measurement of 33 ½ to 35 inches. His complexion was described as dark with brown eyes and dark brown hair. He gave his religion as Church of England.

Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project.
Library & Achives Canada – Attestation Paper.
Attested at Winnipeg Manitoba 2nd July 1915. Occupation at the time – Bookkeeper. Next of Kin - Father John King of 22 Holton (Melton) Road Syston Leicester. Place & date of birth Keystone Hants 14th August 1886. Previously served in Winnipeg Grenadiers and 34th Fort Gary Horse.

CWGC: L/Cpl. 147392 Frank Richard King 5th Bn. Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regt.). Died 9 Apr. 1917 age 35. Commemorated Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Son of Louisa King of 22 Melton Rd., Syston, Leicester and the late John King
(Source P. Spooner 2015)