November sees the annual Remembrance Day, when those that died serving their country during the two world wars, and other conflicts, are remembered.
This year though, it is made even more poignant as it also marks the centenary of the armistice that brought the First World War to its end.
But while those from Frome that died should rightly be remembered, a great debt is also owed to those who returned and those left behind in the first place.
Throughout the First World War and after, many individuals and organisations from the town were recognised for their contribution towards the war effort.
And in 1919, the year after war ended, Frome itself was acknowledged for the financial assistance it had provided towards the national war fund.
It was estimated the town’s populace had donated more than half a million pounds through the Frome War Savings Committee during the four year conflict.
In recognition of this fact and to show its appreciation, the town was presented with a Mark IV (female) Tank, No. 231, which had seen action in France.
The tank arrived by rail at Frome Railway Station later in the year, although made the journey to the handing over ceremony under its own power.
According to local newspaper reports, the tank was handed over to the town by Lieutenant McNab, who had driven it from the station to the recreation ground.
In his presentation speech he hoped that having been in such bloody action, the tank would now stand in ‘the green and peaceful fields of Frome’.
In the end, it enjoyed its tranquil surroundings for nearly 20 years before the rusting hulk was deemed an eyesore and sold off to the highest bidder.
The following year, the Second World War began and this time even the ‘green and peaceful fields’ of Frome would find itself within Germany’s sights.
David Lassman is the author of ‘Frome in the Great War’, while his ‘Frome At War 1939-45’ is due for publication next year.
Mick Davis & David Lassman