ADAM

Frank Dalziel

Adam was born in 1896. Son of William and Martha Adam, of Lyndholm, Kidderminster. He came to The Leys in 1910 at the age of 14 and went into North A House. He was Head Prefect, a Cadet Sergeant, the Secretary of the National History Society and won Tri-colours.

After leaving school in 1915, Adam joined the Rifle Brigade and served with distinction in France. He was killed in action on 16 July 1918 at the age of 21, having reached the rank of Lieutenant. He is buried at Bully-Grenay Cemetery, Pas de Calais, grave number V. F. 14.

Extract from de Ruvigny's The Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Part 5 Page 1:

ADAM, FRANK DALZIEL, Lieut., 3rd Battn. The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort’s Own). s. of the late William Adam. J.P., by his wife, Martha (Lyndholme. Kidderminster), dau. of James Dalziel, of Walkerburn ; b. Kiddermlnster, co. Worcester, 4 Nov. 1896; ; educ. The Leys School, Cambridge; received a commission, and was gazetted 2nd Lieut. The Rifle Brigade 3 June, 1915; promoted Lieut. in 1917 served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from Christmas, 1916. and died at an Aid Post, near Béthune, 16 July, 1918, of wounds received in action the same day. Buried at Bulligrenay. A brother officer wrote He was one of the most popular officers in the battalion, and I may say I never came across an officer who took more trouble with his men. He was one of the most fearless. . . We all feel his loss both as a friend and an officer, very much.” Unm.

ADAM, MC

Peter

Adam was born in 1893. Son of Peter and Isabella Neilson Adam, of Cairndhu, Kidderminster. He came to The Leys in 1907 at the age of 14 and went into West House. He was a Cadet Corporal, a Member of the Bisley VIII and won Second Colours at Cricket and Football.

On leaving school, Adam went up to the University of Birmingham to read Civil Engineering.

At the outbreak of war, Adam enlisted in the Public Schools Battalion, becoming a Sergeant. He then gained a commission and joined the Rifle Brigade in 1916. He served with distinction in France and Belgium, winning the Military Cross (M.C.). He was killed in action on 31 July 1917 at the age of 24, having reached the rank of Second Lieutenant. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, panel numbers 46 to 48 and 50.

ADAM, MC

Ronald William

Adam was born in 1890 in Kidderminster. Son of the late William Adam and Martha Adam, of Lyndholm, Kidderminster. He came to The Leys in 1905 at the age of 15 and went into North A House. He was a Prefect, a Cadet Sergeant and won Tri-colours.

On leaving school, Adam went into the family business and, following his father’s death, became a partner. He was an enthusiastic member of the local church and Sunday school.

During the early stages of the war Adam drove his own motor vehicle in the service of the French Red Cross. He then joined the Royal Field Artillery and served with distinction in Mesopotamia, winning the Military Cross (M.C.). He died of disease on 11 September 1917 at the age of 27, having reached the rank of Second Lieutenant. He is buried at Baghdad Cemetery, grave number IX. E. 4.

Extract from de Ruvigny's The Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Part 3 Page 1:

ADAM, RONALD WILLIAM, M.C., 2nd Lieut., R.F.A. eldest s. of the late William Adam. by his wife, Martha (Lyndholm, Kidderminster). dau. of James Dalziel, of Walkerburn : b. Kidderminster, 9 June, 1890: educ. The Leys School, Cambridge entered the business of Messrs. Tomkinson & Adam. Carpet and Rug Manufacturers, and on the death of his father in 1912, became a partner in the firm. On the outbreak of war in Aug. 1914, he served for several months in the French Ambulance Brigade, being engaged in bringing in wounded at Bruyi res in the Vosges, and at Belfort: was gazetted 2nd Lieut. R.F.A. 22 July, 1915: served in India from the following Sept.: also with the Indian Expeditionary Force in Mesopotamia from 21 June, 1916 and died at Samarrah 11 Sept. 1917, from enteritis contracted while on active service. Buried there. He was mentioned in Despatches by General Maude, and was awarded the Military Cross (London Gazette, 25 Aug. 1917), for general good service in the field; unm.

AIRTH

Rennie Alexander

Airth was born in 1893 in South Africa. Son of George Rennie Airth and Alice Pemberton Airth. He came to The Leys in 1906 at the age of 13 and went into West House. He was a Prefect and won Tri-colours.

On leaving school, Airth went to Camborne to study mining engineering.

At the outbreak of war, Airth enlisted in the Bedfordshire Regiment serving with distinction in France. Invalided home, he then joined the Royal Flying Corps and was sent back to France. He died of wounds on 29 July 1917 at the age of 23, having reached the rank of Lieutenant. He was with the 7th Squadron when he died. He is buried at Dozingham Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, grave number II. A. 1.

ANDERSON

Francis Brian Hallam

Anderson was born in 1898. He came to The Leys in 1914 at the age of 14 and went into North A House. He was a Prefect and won First Colours at Football and Cricket

Anderson left school in Easter 1916 and joined the Royal Flying Corps as a Second Lieutenant. He was killed during training on 8 September 1917 at the age of 19. He received his ‘wings’ on his death bed. He is buried in Kings Lynn Cemetery grave V. 296.

ATKINS

Leslie Gordon

Atkins was born in 1895. Son of Edwin and Frances Ann Atkins, of "Oaklands," Bycullah Park, Enfield, Middlesex. He came to The Leys in 1910 at the age of 14 and went into West House. He was a Sub-Prefect and won Second Colours at Football.

On leaving school, Atkins was articled to an accountant, and was an enthusiastic member of the Boys Brigade.

In 1915 Atkins enlisted in the London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) and served with distinction in France. A committed Christian, Atkins was accepted by the Wesleyan Conference as a candidate for the ministry in July 1917 and was subsequently awarded a commission. He was killed in action on 24 May 1918 at the age of 22, having reached the rank of Second Lieutenant. He is buried at Dernancourt Cemetery, Somme, grave number VIII. 1. 3.

AYRE

Bernard Pitts

Ayre was born in 1892 in Newfoundland. He came to The Leys in 1906 at the age of 14 and went into West House. He was a Prefect and won Tri-colours.

On leaving school, Ayre went up to Jesus College, University of Cambridge, to read Natural Sciences, with the intention of studying Medicine.

At the outbreak of war, Ayre joined the Norfolk Regiment and served with distinction in France. He was killed in action on 1 July 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme, alongside his brother, Eric and cousin, Wilfrid. He was aged 23 and had reached the rank of Captain. He is buried at Carnoy Military Cemetery, Somme, grave number D. 10.

AYRE

Eric Stanley

Ayre was born in 1888 in Newfoundland. Son of Robert Chesley Ayre and Lydia Gertrude Ayre, of St. John's. He came to The Leys in 1905 at the age of 16 and went into West House. He was a champion gymnast, twice a member of the Bisley VIII and won First Colours at Football.

On leaving school, Ayre worked in the family business in St. John's, Newfoundland, and was enthusiastic member of the local Church and Boys Brigade. Husband of Janet Ayre, of St. John's, Newfoundland.

At the outbreak of war, Ayre joined the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and served with distinction in France. He was killed in action on 1 July 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme, alongside his brother, Bernard and cousin, Wilfrid. He was aged 27 and had reached the rank of Captain. He is buried in Ancre British Cemetery, Beaument-Hamel, grave number II. E. 12.

AYRE

Wilfrid Douglas

Ayre was born in 1895 in Newfoundland. Son of Charles P. and Diana Ayre, of St. John's, Newfoundland. He came to The Leys in 1909 at the age of 14 and went into North A House.

On leaving school, Ayre worked in the family business in St. Johns, Newfoundland, before returning to England to study for his preliminary Chartered Accountant examinations.

At the outbreak of war, Ayre joined the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and served with distinction in France. He was killed in action on 1 July 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme, alongside his cousins, Bernard and Eric. He was aged 20 and had reached the rank of Second Lieutenant. He is buried at Knightsbridge Cemetery, Mesnil-Martinsart, grave number B. 10.

BAINBRIDGE

Wilfrid Hudson

Bainbridge was born in 1884 at Newcastle-on-Tyne. Son of Kate and the late Thomas Hudson Bainbridge, of Eshott Hall, Felton, Northumberland. He came to The Leys in 1898 at the age of 14 and went into North B House. He was a Prefect, Cadet Lance-Sergeant and won Tri-colours.

On leaving school, Bainbridge worked for the family business in Newcastle and devoted himself to charitable works such as the Society of Home Teaching for the Blind and the Newcastle Mission.

At the outbreak of war, Bainbridge gained a commission in the Northumberland Fusiliers and served with distinction in France. He died of wounds on 15 March 1916 at the age of 32, having reached the rank of Lieutenant. He is buried at Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, grave number I. A. 22.

BARRETT

Walter Ralph

Barrett was born in 1893. He came to The Leys in 1907 at the age of 14 and went into West House. He was a Cadet Corporal, a Champion Gymnast and won Second Colours at Football.

At the outbreak of war, Barrett gained a commission in the Essex Regiment. He served with distinction in the Mesopotamia but was killed during the advance on Jerusalem on 2 November 1917. He was aged 24 and had reached the rank of Lieutenant. He is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial, panel numbers 33 to 39.

BEALEY

Adam Compton

Bealey was born in 1873. He came to The Leys in 1887 at the age of 14 and went into School House. He was a gifted musician.

On leaving school, Bealey went up to Trinity College, University of Cambridge. Following a short stint in the family business, he joined the Lancashire Fusiliers as a Lieutenant, and subsequently served in the Boer War. He then settled in Somerset and married.

At the outbreak of war in 1914, Bealey joined the Somerset Light Infantry, serving with distinction in the Middle East. He died of wounds on 22 November 1917 at the age of 44, having reached the rank of Staff Captain. He is buried in Jerusalem War Cemetery, grave number P. 10.

BRADFIELD

Walter Lanning

Bradfield was born in 1892 at Leicester. Son of the Rev. William Bradfield (Wesleyan Minister) and Annie Mary Bradfield, of 14, Oakburn Rd., Ilkley, Yorks. He came to The Leys in 1902 at the age of 11 and as a day-boy. He was a gifted scholar and a Cadet Lance-Corporal.

On leaving school, Bradfield went up to Jesus College, University of Oxford, where he won an Exhibition in History.

At the outbreak of war, Bradfield enlisted as a Private in the West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales Own) and served with distinction in France. He was killed in action on 5 December 1916 at the age of 24. He is buried at Couin British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, grave number VC. 3.

BROOKE

Arthur Goulbourn

Brooke was born in 1892. Son of John Marsland Brooke and Jane Brooke, of Childerley Hall, Cambridge. He came to The Leys in 1808 at the age of 16 and went into West House. He won Second Colours at Football.

On leaving school, Brooke went to Canada and worked as a mechanic.

At the outbreak of war, Brooke enlisted in a Yeomanry Regiment before volunteering for the Royal Flying Corps in 1915. He was killed in an air accident on 10 December 1916 at the age of 24, having reached the rank of Second Lieutenant. He is buried at Dry Drayton Churchyard, Cambridgeshire.

Second Lieutenant, Northants Yeomanry & 28 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, aged 22. Killed in flying accident, 10 December 1916, at Gosport Hants. The aircraft, a Henri Farman, stalled and crashed from 200ft. The aircraft's other occupant, Second Lieutenant William Desmond Guthrie Lotan, from Dublin (Royal Munster Fusiliers and Royal Flying Corps) was also killed and is buried at Clare, Co.Kildare

See also Childerley and Dry Drayton .

BROWN, MC

John

Brown was born in 1888. Son of William and Florence Fannie Brown, M.B.E., of Longfield, Heaton Mersey, Manchester. He came to The Leys in 1902 at the age of 15 and went into West House. He was a Prefect, a Cadet Sergeant and won First Colours at Football and Second Colours at Lacrosse.

On leaving school, Brown worked for the family business in Manchester.

At the outbreak of war, Brown joined the Manchester Regiment. He served with distinction in France and Belgium, and won the Military Cross (M.C.) during the Battle of Passchendaele. He was killed in action on 21 March 1918 at the age of 29, having reached the rank of Captain. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, panel numbers 64 to 67.

BULLEN

Roy Evans

Bullen was born in 1892. He came to The Leys in 1907 at the age of 15 and went into West House. He was Head Prefect, Captain of Lacrosse and Cricket and won First Colours at Football.

On leaving school, Bullen went up to Jesus College, University of Cambridge, to read Law. He completed his degree at the Inner Temple in London.

At the outbreak of war, Bullen joined the King’s Royal Rifle Corps and served with distinction in France, being mentioned in dispatches. He was killed in action on 29 April 1916 at the age of 23, having reached the rank of Captain. He is buried at Maroc British Cemetery, Nord, grave number I. A. 2.

BURROUGHES

Bernard Hollis

Burroughes was born in 1879. He came to The Leys in 1892 at the age of 13 and went into West House. He won Second Colours at Lacrosse and Football.

On leaving school, Burroughes went up to University College London.

At the outbreak of war, Burroughes gained a commission in the Royal Engineers, Anti-Gas Department. He died on 11 December 1919 at the age of 40, having reached the rank of Lieutenant. He is buried at Ipswich Cemetery, Suffolk, grave number Q. 8. 48.

CALVERT

Lionel

Calvert was born in 1886. He came to The Leys in 1902 at the age of 16 and went into West House. He was a Cadet Sergeant, a Member of the Bisley VIII and won Tri-colours.

On leaving school, Calvert trained at the Royal School of Mines and then worked as a mining engineer in South Africa and Rhodesia.

At the outbreak of war, Calvert took a commission in the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, before transferring to the Royal Engineers. He served with distinction in France as one of the original members of the tunnelling section of the Engineers. He was killed in action on 30 January 1917 at the age of 30, having reached the rank of Second Lieutenant. He is buried at Aveluy Cemetery, Somme, grave number K. 6.

CARMICHAEL

Douglas

Carmichael was born in 1894. Son of William and Florence Fannie Brown, M.B.E., of Longfield, Heaton Mersey, Manchester. He came to The Leys in 1905 at the age of 11 and went into North A House. He was a Prefect and a Cadet Sergeant.

On leaving school, Carmichael went up to Jesus College, University of Cambridge.

At the outbreak of war, Carmichael joined the Rifle Brigade and served with distinction in France and Belgium. He was killed in action on 25 September 1915 at the age of 21, having reached the rank of Captain. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, panel numbers 46-48 and 50.

Extract from de Ruvigny's The Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Part 2 Page 58:

CARMICHAEL, DOUGLAS, Capt., 9th (Service) Battn. The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort’s Own), eldest s. of James Carmichael, of Redclyffe, Streatham Park, London, J.P., by his wife, Annie Reid, dau. of James Reid Ruthvin, of co. Perth; b. Wandsworth, London, S.W., 17 Jan. 1894; educ. Lys School (sic.), Cambridge, and Jesus College, Cambridge, where he graduated B.A.; volunteered his services on the outbreak of war, and was gazetted 2nd Lieut. The Rifle Brigade, 9 Sept. 1914, and promoted Lieut. 1 Oct., and Capt. 4 March, 1915; went to France in May, and was killed in action at Hooge 26 Sept. following. Lieut.-Colonel W. Villiers-Stuart wrote on 29 Aug. 1915: “I am taking the liberty of writing you to tell you about Douglas. From the very beginning he was quite exceptionally valuable, and his capacity and industry were amazing. But he has in the last month been compelled to show himself as he really is - no longer to hide his magnificent qualities under his modest demeanour. The battalion was very badly knocked about in the fighting at . . , Your son’s first act was to collect men of another regiment, who, by his personality and fearlessness, he rallied and kept with him till long afterwards they were able to rejoin their unit. As time wore on, the incessant bombardment and continued drain in wounded officers began to affect the battalion, and so your son, who had already organized in the most excellent way everything within reach, was sent to steady two companies. Many of the N.C.O.’s and riflemen have told me that while your son was near they were perfectly happy. He carried out every kind of duty under incessant shell fire till we were relieved, and I don’t think he can have slept at all for many days. Since then I have had more opportunity than before of seeing his work, and the more I see, the more extraordinarily capable I know (not think) him to be. I have recommended him for some mark of distinction, and he thoroughly deserves such a mark. . . . I would much like you to know that I, an old soldier of many years’ service in wild and rough places, would give command of the battalion over to your son to-day, with the knowledge that he is a better and more capable soldier than any I have seen in twenty-five years’ service. His capacity you would know; his coolness is phenomenal, and his bravery quite exceptional,” and again after his death: “He was killed on 25 Sept. in action near . . - I saw him last at twelve o’clock midnight, and he was killed next morning about nine o’clock. His bravery is a byword in the division. He fought that day with infinite courage. I have no words, and no one else would have any, to express his magnificent bravery. For long he has done everything for me, and he knew be was absolutely trusted. I shall never see a soldier like him again. It Is quite impossible that anyone so fearless could ever be found. He carried four lines of trenches With his company under a moat desperate artillery and machine-gun fire, and, when muses of Germans came against him, by his wonderful personality he kept his men, now reduced to a handful, in good spirit, and led them again and again to the attack. They say it was glorious to see him throw himself on the packed masses of Germans and almost alone forced them back. He rallied the men over and over again, and they stuck to him till the end. He was wounded early in the day, about 5 am., but, just like him, made nothing of it. He was killed instantaneously by a bullet in the forehead as he was once more leading a bomb charge. We tried to bring in his body in the evening, but it had been completely destroyed by high-explosive German shells. I will try and tell you better in a few days about it all; but we are so worn out just now that words will not come. He would have earned the V.C. ten times had he lived. He was the most capable and bravest officer of the old army or the new army I have ever or shall ever see, and I can never look on his like again. It is heartrendingly sad that he had to go. Two divisions were attacking. You will know that Douglas carried more German trenches than any other officer on the whole front. Others could not carry any. He at once time carried five lines. If it is possible for you to have any consolation in losing your son, he had become well known for his devotion to duty, bravery and capacity, and I have lost my very best officer and my great friend, who I admired so greatly.” Sergt. W. Walker, Machine Gun Section, also wrote: “There was not a man in our battalion who would not have followed him anywhere. To cut a long story short, he was in command of the whole attack on the morning of the 25th, and right well did he lead us until he was hit in the leg. Then we pushed forward alone, as he refused to have any assistance; but just after I saw him hopping on one leg towards the next line of German trenches under a murderous fire. We took three lines in all, but had to retire. Your son was still in command, absolutely refusing to be taken back. On reaching the original German front line he rallied the small handful of men left, and told us to hold it at all costs, which we did against masses of Germans until almost every man was either killed or wounded. Your son was killed with a machine gun, and I was twice wounded at the same time. It was instantaneous, and his last words were: ‘For God’s sake hold them back!’ He earned the V .C. 50 times over. No officer could be loved more or held in higher esteem by his men than your gallant son. A more gallant leader or fearless man never led men on the field of battle.” Unm.

CAUDWELL

Thord

Caudwell was born in 1897 at Sheffield. Son of Lucy Caudwell, of Chyvarrian, St. Buryan, Cornwall, and the late Ben Caudwell. He came to The Leys in 1911 at the age of 14 and went into North B House. He was a Prefect, Captain of the Second XV and won the Kelvin Leaving Scholarship.

On leaving school, Caudwell won a Classical Scholarship to Christ’s College, University of Cambridge.

In 1915, Caudwell joined the Inns of Court Officer Training Corps, before gaining a commission in the London Regiment (Queen’s Westminster Rifles). He was killed in action at the Battle of Cambrai on 30 November 1917. He was aged 20 and had reached the rank of Captain. He is buried at Moeuvres Cemetery, Nord, grave number III. B. 5.

CHANDLER

Edwin Spencer

Chandler was born in 1895. Son of Maria Corderoy Chandler, of 7, Albany Rd., St. Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex, and the late George Chandler. He came to The Leys in 1909 at the age of 14 and went into North B House. A talented scholar, he was awarded the Kelvin Leaving Scholarship. He was also a Prefect and won Second Colours at Hockey.

On leaving school, Chandler was awarded an Exhibition in History to Jesus College, University of Cambridge.

At the outbreak of war, Chandler joined the Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derby Regiment) and served with distinction in Belgium. He was killed in action on 14 February 1916 at the age of 20, having reached the rank of Second Lieutenant. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, panel numbers 29 and 41.

CHUBB

Edward Geoffrey

Chubb was born in 1869. He came to The Leys in 1879 at the age of 11 and went into School House. He was a Prefect and on First Colours at Football

On leaving school, Chubb went up to King’s College, University of Cambridge, and read Classics and Law. He then worked as a Solicitor for the Marconi Company.

At the outbreak of war, Chubb joined The Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment) and served with distinction in Belgium. He was killed in action on 16 July 1915 at the age of 46, having reached the rank of Captain. His son Francis John MacLardie Chubb also fell. He is buried at Tancrez Farm Cemetery, Comines-Warneton, grave number I. B. 23.

CLOUTMAN

Wolfred Reeve

Cloutman was born in 1890 at Wealdstone, Harrow, Middlesex. Son of Alfred B. and C. J. Cloutman, of Old Hall, 17, South Grove, Highgate, London. He came to The Leys in 1907 at the age of 17 and went into School House. A noted scholar, he catalogued the school museum.

On leaving school, Cloutman studied Mining Engineering at Imperial College, University of London, before conducting post-graduate research in Australia and Malaya.

At the outbreak of war, Cloutman gained a commission in the Royal Engineers and served with distinction in France, being mentioned in dispatches. Killed in rescuing a Sergeant whom he carried on his shoulder 45 feet up a ladder from the bottom of a mine, on 21 August 1915, at the age of 25, having reached the rank of Lieutenant. As soon as the Sergeant was lifted off, this officer, overcome with foul gas, fell to the bottom. He is buried at Norfolk Cemetery, Bercordel-Becourt, grave number I. A. 14.

COLE

Kenneth Leonard

Cole was born in 1893. Son of Thomas Cole, of 3, Endcliffe Crescent, Sheffield. He came to The Leys in 1907 at the age of 14 and went into School House. He was a Cadet Lance-Corporal and won First Colours at Football.

On leaving school, Cole worked in the family business in Sheffield, and was an enthusiastic member of his local church and Boys Brigade.

At the outbreak of war, Cole joined the York and Lancaster Regiment and served with distinction in France. He was killed in action at the Battle of Loos, on 30 September 1915 at the age of 21, having reached the rank of Lieutenant. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, panel numbers 105 and 106.

Extract from de Ruvigny's The Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Part 2 Page 74:

COLE, KENNETH LEONARD, 2nd Lieut., 3rd (Reserve), attd. 1st (65th Foot), Battn. The York and Lancaster Regt., only s. of Thomas Cole, of Hill Crest, Ranmoor, Sheffield; b. Sheffield, co. York, 19 Oct. 1893; educ. Eastbourne and Leys School, Cambridge; joined, the Sheffield Battn. York and Lancaster Regt. early in Sept. 1914; was promoted L.-Corpl. on 29 Sept., and gazetted 2nd Lieut. York and Lancaster Regt. the same day; joined the 3rd Battn. at South Shields on 6 Oct.; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from 21 April, 1915, being for some time attached to the 1st East Surrey Regt. in the Ypres salient; went, back to the 1st Battn. of his own regiment in Aug., and was killed in action near Loos 30 Sept. following, while in command of No. 1 Platoon, A Coy. His Colonel wrote: “He was killed in a charge. He was most plucky in leading his men to the attack when he fell, and there is no doubt that he and some of his brother officers showed the utmost courage, and by their example spurred their men on to re-take a lost trench. Their object was achieved, and the regiment was specially picked out for praise by the Divisional Commander for their splendid work. Your son had not been long with this battalion, but quite long enough for me to appreciate what a hard-working, promising officer he was.” Unm.

COLLEN

William Stewart

Collen was born in 1889. Son of Joseph and Hannah Collen, of Homestead, Dundrum. Co. Dublin. He came to The Leys in 1906 at the age of 17 and went into West House. He won Second Colours at Football.

On leaving school, Collen worked in the family business in Ireland.

At the outbreak of war, Collen gained a commission in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and served with distinction in the Dardanelles. He was killed during the Suvla Bay landings on 7 August 1915, aged 25, having reached the rank of Second Lieutenant. He is buried at Green Hill Cemetery, Gallipoli, grave number A. 9.

CONCANON

George Lewis Blake

Concanon was born in 1881 in Brisbane, Queensalnd, Australia. Son of William Augustus Concanon and Elizabeth Lloyd Jenkins (his wife); husband of Evelyn E. Concanon, of "Maylagh," Cleveland St., Wahroonga, New South Wales. He came to The Leys in 1896 at the age of 15 and went into North A House. He was a Prefect and won First Colours at Football

On leaving school, Concanon won a History Scholarship to King’s College, University of Cambridge. After illness curtailed his studies, he travelled widely before settling in New South Wales, Australia. .

At the outbreak of war, Concanon joined the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Brigade, Australian Infantry and served with distinction in the Dardanelles. He was killed in action at Gallipoli on 27 April 1915 at the age of 34, having reached the rank of Captain. He is buried at Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, grave number 16.

Enlisted Wahroonga, New South Wales. Native of Brisbane. He held a commission in the Sherwood Foresters and was a Major in the Commonwealth Militia Forces

COOKE

Sydney John Snow

Cooke was born in 1878. He came to The Leys in 1891 at the age of 13 and went into West House. He won First Colours at Football and Second Colours at Lacrosse.

On leaving school, Cooke went up to St. John’s College, University of Cambridge.

Cooke served in South West Africa during the war and died on active service in 1915. The whereabouts of his burial are not known.

DAVEY

Reginald Hubert

Davey was born in 1888. Son of William J. Davey, J.P., and Mrs. Davey, of "Woodlea," Wandsworth Common, London. He came to The Leys in 1905 at the age of 17 and went into North A House.

On leaving school, Davey worked as a Civil Engineer and was an Associate Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers.

On the outbreak of war, Davey joined the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry, and served with distinction in France and Belgium. He died of illness on 28 November 1919 at the age of 31, having reached the rank of Lieutenant. He was attached to C.R.E. Boulogne at the time of his death. He is buried at Terlincthun British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, grave number XIV. C. 14.

DAWE

Alfred Henry

Dawe was born in 1895. He came to The Leys in 1911 at the age of 15 and went into West House. He was a Sub-Prefect, and a noted scholar.

On leaving school, Dawe went up to Downing College, University of Cambridge, to study Natural Sciences.

Following the outbreak of war, Dawe joined the King’s Royal Rifle Corps, serving with distinction on the Somme. He was killed in action on 11 April 1917, having reached the rank of Lieutenant. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, panel number 7.

DODS

John Ballantyne

Dods was born in 1880. Son of Isabella G. Dods, of 7, Chalmers St., Edinburgh. He came to The Leys in 1892 at the age of 12. He won Second Colours at Football.

On leaving school, Dods worked in the jute trade in Calcutta.

In 1915, Dods joined in the Royal Scots. He served with distinction in France and was invalided back to Britain in 1916. He was subsequently killed in action on 11 April 1918 at the age of 38, having reached the rank of Lieutenant. He is buried at Lillers Cemetery, Pas de Calais, grave number V. E. 44.

DYSON

(Reverend) William Hubert

Dyson was born in 1892. Son of Dr. William Dyson, M.D. and Mrs. E. J. Dyson, of 35, Westbourne Rd., Sheffield. He came to The Leys in 1906 at the age of 14 and went into North B House. He was a Prefect and a respected scholar.

On leaving school, Dyson was awarded an Exhibition in History and Theology to King’s College, University of Cambridge. In 1914, he was accepted as a candidate for the Wesleyan Ministry.

At the outbreak of war, Dyson gained a commission in the London Regiment (Queen’s Westminster Rifles) and served with distinction in France. He was killed during the Battle of the Somme on 14 July 1916, at the age of 24, having reached the rank of Lieutenant. He is buried at Fillievres Cemetery, Pas de Calais, grave number A. 9.

EDWARDS

Osborne Montague

Edwards was born in 1885. Son of Edward Montague Edwards, J.P. and Alice Edwards, of "Osmont," Grove Park, Wanstead, Essex. He came to The Leys in 1901 at the age of 16 and went into North B House. He was a Sub-Prefect and won First Colours at Cricket.

On leaving school, Edwards worked as an Assistant Dock Manager at the West India Docks in London.

In 1915, Edwards joined the Inns of Court Officer Training Corps and subsequently gained a commission in the Machine Gun Corps. He was killed leading his men into action on 25 August 1918 at the age of 27, having reached the rank of Lieutenant. He is buried at Bocquoy Cemetery, Pas de Calais, grave number A. 9.

ELMSLIE

John Leslie

Elmslie was born in 1896. Son of Leslie Cruickshank Elmslie and Catharine Elmslie, of Eltermere, Elterwater, Ambleside, Westmorland. Son of Leslie Cruickshank Elmslie and Catharine Elmslie, of Eltermere, Elterwater, Ambleside, Westmorland. He came to The Leys in 1910 at the age of 14 as a Day-boy. He was a Prefect, Captain of Football, Editor of the ‘Fortnightly’ and Cadet Colour Sergeant.

After leaving school, Elmslie gained a commission but gave it up in order to join the Honourable Artillery Company, which offered the chance of immediate service at the front. As one of five Old Leysians in the same section, he served with distinction in Belgium. He was killed in action on 11 March 1915 at the age of 18. He is buried at Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, grave number F. 12.

EVANS

Francis Vaughan

Evans was born in 1892. Son of the late Richard Watson Evans and Catherine Anne Evans. He came to The Leys in 1907 at the age of 15 and went into North A House.

On leaving school, Evans was articled to his father’s firm of Solicitors and read Law at the University of London. He became a fully qualified Solicitor in 1914. A solicitor and a member of the firm of J. Tiekle & Co., 63, Cheapside, London.

At the outbreak of war, Evans enlisted as Private 204593 in the 3rd/4th Battalion, Queen’s Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) and served with distinction in Belgium. He was killed in action on 24 October 1917, at the age of 25. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, panel numbers 106 to 108.

EYRE

Henry Wright

Eyre was born in 1893. He came to The Leys in 1908 at the age of 15 and went into School House. He was a gifted musician.

On leaving school, Eyre worked for the family stationary firm in Bristol, and continued to indulge his love for music.

At the outbreak of war, Eyre joined the Gloucestershire Regiment and served with distinction in France. He died of his wounds on 26 July 1916 at the age of 23, having reached the rank of Captain. He is buried at Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery, Pas de Calais, grave number IV. A. 22.

FERNIE

Roy MacKenzie

Fernie was born in 1890. Son of David and Isabella Fernie, of Liverpool. He came to The Leys in 1905 at the age of 15 and went into North A House. He was a Prefect, a Member of the Bisley VIII and won First Colours at Football.

On leaving school, Fernie trained in Practical Engineering at Bedford.

At the outbreak of war, Fernie gained a commission in the Signalling Corps (6th Signal Company) of the Royal Engineers and served with distinction in Belgium. He was killed in action on 16 August 1915 at the age of 25, having reached the rank of Lieutenant. He is buried at Ramparts Cemetery, Ypres, grave number I. 1.

FLETT

Arthur David

Flett was born in 1880 in Edinburgh. Son of David Flett. He came to The Leys in 1894 at the age of 14 and went into North B House. He was a member of both the Prefect and Games Committees, won First Colours at Football and Cricket, and captained the Second Lacrosse XII.

On leaving school, Flett qualified as a Chartered Accountant in Edinburgh, and was the Secretary of both the Edinburgh University Athletic Club and the Scottish Football Union.

At the outbreak of war, Flett joined the Royal Scots and served with distinction in France. He was killed in action on 9 April 1917 at the age of 37, having reached the rank of Lieutenant. He is buried at Bailleul Road East Cemetery, Pas de Calais, grave number I. G. 1.

FLETT

Henry William

Flett was born in 1882. He came to The Leys in 1896 at the age of 14 and went into North A House. He was a Prefect, won Tri-colours, and was Captain of both Cricket and Football.

On leaving school, Flett worked as a Chartered Accountant in Edinburgh, before moving to Vancouver to work as a Company Secretary.

At the outbreak of war, Flett enlisted as a Private in the 47th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, before taking a commission in the Black Watch. He served with distinction in France, winning a Military Cross. He died of wounds on 19 April 1916 at the age of 34, having reached the rank of Second Lieutenant. He is buried at Aubigny Cemetery, Pas de Calais, grave number V. A. 5.

From his attestation papers:

Born 17th January 1883 in Edinburgh. Brother of R J R Flett of 5 Buckingham Pece, Edinburgh. Accountant by profession. Unmarried. Enlisted and passed fit 17th March 1915, aged 32 years 3 months. Service No. 29094. Height 6 feet, girth 40½ inches, complexion medium, eyes blue, hair fair; religion Presbyterian.

See National Archives of Canada Accession Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3151 - 31

FLETT

John Edward

[He is listed here as John Edward FLETT but the CWGC, SDGW and de Ruvigny list him as John Edmund FLETT] Flett was born in 1877. Son of David Flett. He came to The Leys in 1890 at the age of 13 and went into North B House. He was a Prefect, and won First Colours at Football and Second Colours at Lacrosse.

On leaving school, Flett worked for Scottish Provident in Manchester.

At the outbreak of war, Flett joined the Royal Scots and served with distinction in the Dardanelles. He was killed in action on 15 November 1915 at the age of 38, having reached the rank of Lieutenant. He is buried at Pink Farm Cemetery, Gallipoli, grave number III. B. 9.

Extract from de Ruvigny's The Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Part 2 Page 120:

FLETT, JOHN EDMUND, Capt., 7th Battn. The Royal Soots (Lothian Regt.) (T.F.), s. of the late David Fleet, of Edinburgh, Solicitor, by his wife, Eleonara; and brother to Dr. A. B. Flett, the Scottish International, and an ex-President of the Scottish Football Union; b. Edinburgh, 19 Sept. 1877; educ. Craigmount, Edinburgh, and The Leys, Cambridge; was an Insurance Inspector in the Scottish Provident Institution; volunteered for service on the outbreak of war, and was gazetted 2nd Lieut. Royal Scots 17 Sept. 1914; served with the Expeditionary Force at Gallipoli, and was killed in action 15 Nov. 1915. Buried in the 52nd Divisional Cemetery there. Capt. Flett was mentioned in Despatches by General Sir Ian Hamilton, for gallant and distinguished service in the field. He was a well-known Rugby footballer, and at one time played for the Edinburgh Wanderers Football Club; unm.

FOULDES

John Thomas

{Listed as Thomas John FOULDES on CWGC and SDGW] Fouldes was born in 1891. Son of John and Mary Fouldes; husband of Lydia W. Fouldes, of Bencleugh, Harpenden, Herts. He came to The Leys in 1907 at the age of 16 and went into West House. He was a Sub-Prefect, and won First Colours at Football and Second Colours at Cricket.

On leaving school, Fouldes worked for the family business, and was an enthusiastic member of his local Church.

At the outbreak of war, Fouldes joined a Public Schools Battalion, before obtaining a commission in the Royal Field Artillery in 1915. He served with distinction in France and Greece, and was mentioned in dispatches. He was killed in action whie serving in "A" Battery, 114th Brigade, on 25 June 1918 at the age of 26, having reached the rank of Captain. He is buried at Karasouli Military Cemetery, Salonika, grave number A. 5.

GALLIMORE

Henry Burrows

Gallimore was born in 1885. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gallimore; husband of Ethel M. B. Gallimore, of Endcliffe Vale House, Ranmoor, Sheffield. He came to The Leys in 1899 at the age of 14 and went into North A House. He was a noted scholar.

On leaving school, Gallimore went up to King’s College, University of Cambridge, to read Medieval and Modern Languages. He then worked in the family business in Sheffield.

At the outbreak of war, Gallimore gained a commission in the Royal Field Artillery and served with distinction in France. He was killed in action while serving with "D" Battery, 312th Brigade, on 26 May 1917, at the age of 21, having reached the rank of Captain. He is buried at the Honourable Artillery Company Cemetery, Pas de Calais, grave number III. G. 24.

GARDNER

Ivan George Richard

Gardner was born in 1889 in South Africa. He came to The Leys in 1905 at the age of 16 and went into West House. He was a member of the First XV and a champion gymnast.

On leaving school, Gardner studied at Potchefstroom Agricultural College and then became a farmer in the Kronstaad district.

In 1914, Gardner joined Colonel Manie Botha’s army in the campaign to put down the rebellion by pro-German South Africans. Gardner died of illness on 1 July 1915 at the age of 26, having reached the rank of Sergeant. The whereabouts of his burial are not known.

GEORGE

Edward Barcroft

George was born in 1897. Son of Edward James and Eleanor George, of The Hall, Consett, Co. Durham. He came to The Leys in 1910 at the age of 13 and went into School House. He was a Prefect, Cadet Colour-Sergeant, Editor of the ‘Fortnightly’, Secretary of the Literary Society and won First Colours at Football and Second Colours at Hockey.

Immediately on leaving school, George won a commission in the Durham Light Infantry and served with distinction in France. He was killed in action while attached to the 15th Battalion from the 4th on 16 September 1916 at the age of 19, having reached the rank of Second Lieutenant. He is buried at the Australian Imperial Force Burial Ground, Somme, grave number II. A. 6.

GLENNY

Ernest Howard

Glenny was born in 1891. Son of Edward H. and Lydia Glenny, of "St. David's," Aldersbrook Rd., Manor Park, Essex. He came to The Leys in 1907 at the age of 16 and went into West House.

On leaving school, Glenny went up to the London School of Economics and later served at the Industrial Trust. He then trained as a doctor at St. Bart’s Hospital, London.

In 1917, Glenny joined the Royal Army Medical Corps and was appointed Medical Officer to the British General Hospital in Mesopotamia. He died of illness on 9 October 1918 at the age of 26, having reached the rank of Lieutenant. He is buried at Basra War Cemetery, grave number I. O. 22.

GOULD

Roy Ernest

Gould was born in 1895. Son of John Herbert Gould, of "Taormina," South Border, Purley, Surrey and the late Palacia C. Gould, of Ravenswood, Loughton, Essex. He came to The Leys in 1909 at the age of 14 and went into North A House. He was a Sub-Prefect, Cadet Corporal and won First Colours at Football and Second Colours at Hockey and Cricket.

On leaving school, Gould was articled to a firm of Architects and Surveyors.

At the outbreak of war, Gould enlisted in the London Regiment (Queen’s Westminster Rifles) and was invalided back to Britain in May 1915. He subsequently gained a commission in the Essex Regiment and served with distinction in Egypt and Palestine. He was killed during the Battle of Gaza on 27 March 1917. He was aged 21 and had reached the rank of Second Lieutenant. He is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial, panel numbers 33 to 39.

GRANT

James Gibson

Grant was born in 1892. Son of Mrs. F. S. Grant, late of "Granton," Sefton Park, Liverpool, now of 21, Edge Hill, Wimbledon, London. He came to The Leys in 1908 at the age of 16 and went into North A House. He was a Prefect and won First Colours at Football and Cricket.

At the outbreak of war, Grant joined The King’s (Liverpool Regiment) and served with distinction in France and Belgium. He died of disease on 19 December 1919 at the age of 27, having reached the rank of Second Lieutenant. He is buried at Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool, grave number D. N. C. 218.

GRAY

William Leslie

Gray was born in 1898. Son of Charles Wesley Gray and Harriet Gray, of Linby, Notts. He came to The Leys in 1912 at the age of 14 and went into North A House.

On leaving school, Gray went up to Nottingham University College to read Engineering, before embarking on a farming career.

Gray joined the Nottingham University, and later, the Inns of Court Officer Training Corps, gaining a commission in May 1918, in the Suffolk Regiment. He was killed in action on 28 September 1918, only a few hours after arriving in the trenches. He was aged 20 and had reached the rank of Second Lieutenant. He is buried at Grevillers British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, grave number XII. E. 18.

GREGORY

Stephan Barnes

[Listed as Stephen on CWGC and SDGW] Gregory was born in 1895. Only son of Alfred and Ada Gregory, of Hillside, Tiverton, Devon. He came to The Leys in 1909 at the age of 14 and went into School House. He was a Prefect, Cadet Sergeant a Member of the Bisley VIII and won Second Colours at Football.

On leaving school, Gregory went up to Clare College, University of Cambridge to read law, and won an Exhibition. He then joined the Territorial Army and was heavily involved in Church and Sunday School work.

At the outbreak of war, Gregory sailed with the Devonshire Regiment for India, before being sent to Mesopotamia in July 1915. He was a member of the British Expeditionary Force captured by the Turks at Kut al-Amara. He died of illness on 3 June 1916 at the age of 21, having reached the rank of Lieutenant. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, panel number 11.

Extract from de Ruvigny's The Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Part 3 Page 121:

GREGORY, STEPHEN BARNES, Lieut., 4th (Territorial) Battn. The Devonshire Regt., only s. of Alfred Thomas Gregory, J.P., Mayor of Tiverton 1911 to 1917, and Proprietor and Editor of the "Tiverton Gazette." by his wife, Ada, dau. of James Barnes, J.P. ; b. Tiverton, co. Devon, 17 Feb. 1895; educ. Blundell’s School there.; The Leys School. Cambridge, and Clara College, Cambridge (Scholarship in Law, 1914); was in the O.T.C. at The Leys, and in the Shooting VIII. ; entered at Clare College in 1913 ; passed first in First Division Law Examination, May, 1914 : joined the Territorial Force as 2nd Lieut. Oct. 1913 gazetted Lieut. 4th Devonshire Regt. 12 Nov. 1914: went to India with his battalion the following Dec. thence to Mesopotamia In Aug. 1915, in command of a draft of 40 picked men to reinforce the Royal West Kent Regt. ; was with the besieged force in Kut-el-Amara 2 Dec. 1915, to 29 April. 1916, and on the surrender of the garrison became a prisoner of war, being marched to Mosul, Mesopotamia, where he died of enteritis 3 June following ; unm.

GUMMER

Stanley

Gummer was born in 1890. He came to The Leys in 1904 at the age of 14 and went into North B House. He was Captain of the Second XI, a Cadet Lance-Corporal and a noted scholar.

On leaving school, Gummer was articled to a Solicitor in Rotherham, and completed his Law degree through the University of London. He also played cricket in the Yorkshire Second XI.

At the outbreak of war, Gummer enlisted in the York and Lancaster Regiment and later gained a commission. He was killed in action during the Battle of Passchendaele, on 9 October 1917. He was aged 27 and had reached the rank of Captain. He is commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, panel numbers 125 to 128.

Extract from de Ruvigny's The Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Part 34 Page 72:

GUMMER, STANLEY, Capt., 5th (Territorial) Battn. The York and Lancaster Regt., elder s. of William Guest Gummer, of Totley Rise, Sheffield, by his wife, Gertrude, dau. of Jonathan Hemingway; b. Rotherham, co. York, 14 Feb. 1890 educ. Leys School, Cambridge; was a partner in the firm of Messrs. Gichard & Gummer, Solicitors, of Rotherham; volunteered for active service on the outbreak of war, and was gazetted 2nd Lieut. The York and Lancaster Regt. 9 Feb. 1915; promoted Lieut. 1 June, 1916, and Capt. 8 July following; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from 19 Sept. 1915, taking part in many engagements and was killed in action at Passchendaele 9 Oct. 1917. Buried there. He was a good all-round cricketer, playing with the Rotherham Town Team and the Yorkshire County Reserves, and was also a keen Rugby footballer. He m. at Rotherham Church, 24 Sept. 1913, Vera (Broom Lane, Rotherham) dau. of William Michael Gichard, and had two children: Michael Gichard, b. 7 July, 1917, and Dinah Gichard, b. 12 June, 1914.

HALL

Fred

Hall was born in 1897. Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Davison Hall, of North Shields. He came to The Leys in 1907 at the age of 10 and went into West House. He was a Prefect, a member of the Water Polo and Football teams and the Bisley VIII.

On leaving school, Hall went to Sandhurst, enetered the Soresetshire Regiment and received a commission in the Royal Flying Corps in July 1916. He was killed in action on 22 September 1916 at the age of 19, having reached the rank of Second Lieutenant. The whereabouts of his burial are not known.

HARDING

Geoffrey Harold

Harding was born in 1894 in Plymouth. He came to The Leys in 1904 at the age of 12 and went into School House. He was a noted scholar and a Cadet Lance-Corporal.

On leaving school, Harding went up to the University of London to read Chemistry.

At the outbreak of war, Harding gained a commission in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. He was wounded in Mesopotamia and invalided back to Britain, where he was promoted to a position on the Air Board. He was accidentally drowned in the Thames on 3 September 1917, almost at the very hour of the death his brother, Sidney. He was aged 25 and had reached the rank of Captain. He is buried at Maidenhead Cemetery, Berkshire, grave number A. 15. M.

HARDING

Sidney Allen

Harding was born in 1893 in Plymouth. Brother of Mrs. E. M. Melrose, of 8, The Crescent, Plymouth. He came to The Leys in 1904 at the age of 13 and went into School House. He was a noted scholar.

On leaving school, Harding trained as an Engineer and worked in Chicago.

In 1916, Harding returned to Britain and gained a commission in the Royal Flying Corps. He served with distinction in the skies over France, and was mentioned in dispatches. He was killed in an enemy bombing raid on 3 September 1917 almost at the very hour of the death his brother, Geoffrey. He was aged 26 and had reached the rank of Lieutenant. He is buried at Longuenesse Souvenir Cemetery, Pas de Calais, grave number IV. D. 60.

HARGREAVES

James Peter

Hargreaves was born in 1898 in Wetherby. Son of Dr. J. A. Hargreaves, of Wetherby House, Wetherby, Yorks., and the late Annie Hargreaves. He came to The Leys in 1911 at the age of 13 and went into School House. He was a Prefect, Cadet Sergeant-Major and won First Colours in Cricket and Hockey.

On leaving school in 1916, Hargreaves went to the Artillery Cadet School in Exeter and gained his commission in the Royal Field Artillery. He served with distinction in Ireland and France, and would have been recommended for a Military Cross had he lived. He was killed in action, serving with the 126th Brigade, on 9 October 1917 at the age of 19, having reached the rank of Second Lieutenant. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, panel numbers 4 to 6 and 162.

HAWKINS

Clarence Vincent Tom

Hawkins was born in 1891. He came to The Leys in 1906 at the age of 15 and went into West House. He was Head Prefect, a Cadet Sergeant, Captain of Football and won Tri-colours.

On leaving school, Hawkins worked in the family colliery in Staffordshire.

At the outbreak of war, Hawkins joined the South Staffordshire Regiment and served with distinction in Ireland and France, being mentioned in dispatches. He was killed on 26 September 1917 at the age of 26, having reached the rank of Captain. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, panel numbers 73 to 76.

HENDERSON

Hugo Fraser

Henderson was born in 1878. Son of John Lorenso Henderson and Elizabeth Lennox Fraser Henderson; husband of Janie F. Russell Henderson, of 24, Falkland Mansions, Glasgow. He came to The Leys in 1894 at the age of 16 and went into North B House. He won First Colours at Football.

At the outbreak of war, Henderson enlisted in the Royal Irish Rifles. He was killed in action on 15 October 1918 at the age of 40, having reached the rank of Sergeant, 9388, 2nd Battalion. He is buried at Dadizeele British Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, II. A. 10.

HENRI

Frank

Henri was born in 1894. Son of Arthur and Margaret Ellen Henri, of 18, St. Andrew Street, Holborn Circus, London. He came to The Leys in 1909 at the age of 15 and went into School House. He was a Sub-Prefect and a noted scholar.

On leaving school, Henri went up to Trinity College, University of Cambridge.

At the outbreak of war, Henri gained a commission in the Northumberland Fusiliers and served with distinction in France. After being wounded during the Battle of the Somme, he was sent to the Italian Front. He was killed in action on 15 June 1918 at the age of 24, having reached the rank of Captain. He is buried at Magnaboschi British Cemetery, grave number 3. C. 8.

HOLLOWAY

Bernard Henry

Holloway was born in January 1888. Son of Sir Henry Holloway and Lady Holloway, of Draxmont, Wimbledon Hill, London. He came to The Leys in 1899 at the age of 11 and went into North A House. He was a Senior Prefect, won Tri-colours and was Captain of Cricket.

On leaving school, Holloway went up to Jesus College, University of Cambridge, where he captained the College Cricket team and the University Lacrosse team. After University he trained as a Solicitor. He also played cricket for Sussex and went on an MCC tour to the West Indies.

At the outbreak of war, Holloway gained a commission in the Royal Sussex Regiment, and was quickly promoted to Captain. He was killed during the Battle of Loos on 27 September 1915, aged 27. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, panel numbers 69 to 73.

HOLMAN

Donald

Holman was born in 1895 in London. Son of Mr. E. S. Holman, of 22, Gloucester Square, Hyde Park, London. He came to The Leys in 1909 at the age of 14 and went into North A House. He was a Prefect, Cadet Sergeant and won First Colours at Football and Hockey and Second Colours at Cricket.

On leaving school, Holman embarked on business training, played football for the Old Leysians and was entered for Trinity College, University of Cambridge.

At the outbreak of war, Holman joined the Middlesex Regiment and served with distinction in Belgium and France. He was killed in action on 8 August 1918, while attached to the 7th Battalion from the 11th, at the age of 24, having reached the rank of Lieutenant. He is buried at Beacon Cemetery, Somme, grave number II. H. 6.

HOLMAN

Paul

Holman was born in 1893. Son of Herbert and Sophia Hawkes Holman, of 4, Whitehall Court, London, S.W. He came to The Leys in 1904 at the age of 11 and went into North A House. He was a Prefect, Captain of the Bisley VIII and won First Colours at Football.

On leaving school, Holman went up to Jesus College, University of Cambridge, before going on to study for the Bar.

At the outbreak of war, Holman enlisted in the Honourable Artillery as a Private, and quickly gained a commission. He killed in action on 13 February 1915 in the Ypres Salient. He was aged 22 and had reached the rank of Second Lieutenant. He is buried at Wytschaete Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, grave number S. W. II. E. 3.

HOSEGOOD

Henry Arnold

Hosegood was born in 1891 in Bristol. Son of Henry and Ellen Hosegood, of Castle Belle Vue, Redland, Bristol. He came to The Leys in 1906 at the age of 14 and went into West House. He was a Prefect and won First Colours at Football.

On leaving school, Hosegood worked as a merchant at the Bristol Corn Exchange and was well known for his religious and philanthropic work.

At the outbreak of war, Hosegood joined the Royal Fusiliers and served with distinction in Belgium. He was killed in action on 24 February 1915 at the age of 23, having reached the rank of Second Lieutenant. He is buried at Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, grave number A. 2.

HOSEGOOD

Ralph

Hosegood was born in 1893 in Bristol. Son of Henry and Ellen Hosegood, of 19, Grove Rd., Redland, Bristol. He came to The Leys in 1908 at the age of 15 and went into West House. He won First Colours at Cricket.

On leaving school, Hosegood was articled to a Solicitor in Bristol and was well known for his commitment to the Church.

At the outbreak of war, Hosegood enlisted as a Private in the Gloucestershire Regiment and later gained a commission. He was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme on 22 July 1916. He was aged 23 and had reached the rank of Second Lieutenant. He is buried at Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Somme, grave number IX. G. 9.

HOUFTON

Charles Morley

Houfton was born in 1887. Son of John Plowright Houfton and Frances Houfton, of Park Hall, Mansfield Woodhouse, Notts. He came to The Leys in 1901 at the age of 14 and went into North B House.

On leaving school, Houfton went to the City and Guilds’ Institute and subsequently worked as an Engineer in Mansfield.

At the outbreak of war, Houfton joined the Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derby Regiment) and served with distinction in France. He was killed on 11 November 1915 at the age of 28, having reached the rank of Lieutenant. He is buried at Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, grave number XXVIII. B. 31.

ISARD

Cyril Bickford

Isard was born in 1890. Son of Arthur James and Emily Venning Isard, of "Camano," 54, Quarry Hill Rd., Tonbridge. He came to The Leys in 1906 at the age of 16 and went into North A House. He was a Cadet Lance-Corporal.

On leaving school, Isard joined the Inns of Court Officer Training Corps and trained as a Solicitor. In 1913 he received a commission in the London Regiment.

At the outbreak of war, Houfton was sent to the Dardanelles with his battalion. He was killed in action during the Suvla Bay landings on 15 August 1915. He was aged 25 and had reached the rank of Captain-Adjutant. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli, panel numbers 196 and 197.

JEWSON

William Henry

Jewson was born in 1876. Son of George and Mary Jewson, of Tower House, Bracondale, Norwich. He came to The Leys in 1891 at the age of 15 and went into School House.

On leaving school, Jewson worked for the family timber business in Norwich and was well known for his religious and philanthropic commitments. He founded and led a Boys Brigade Company and held a commission in the Territorial Army.

At the outbreak of war, Jewson re-joined the Norfolk Regiment, serving with distinction in the Dardanelles, Egypt and Palestine. He was killed in action during the Battle of Gaza on 19 April 1917. He was aged 42 and had reached the rank of Major. He is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial, panel numbers 12 to 15.

JONES

Albert Victor

Jones was born in 1887. Son of the late John Jones, J.P. and Jane Margaret Jones, J.P., of Minafon, Carnarvon. He came to The Leys in 1902 at the age of 15 and went into North B House. He was a noted scholar and won Second Colours at Lacrosse.

On leaving school, Jones went up to King’s College, University of Cambridge, to read Law. Qualifying as a Solicitor, he worked pro bono at the Wesleyan Mission in London.

At the outbreak of war, Jones immediately enlisted as a Private in the Honourable Artillery Company. He was killed on 25 November 1914 at the age of 27. He is commemorated on Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, panel number 1.

KIDSTON

William Hamilton Campbell

Kidston was born in 1878. Son of William Hamilton Kidston and Jessie Cecilia Brownlie Kidston, of Rosebank, Helensburgh, Dumbartonshire. He came to The Leys in 1891 at the age of 13 and went into North A House. He won First Colours at Football and Second Colours at Cricket.

On leaving school, Kidston worked in business and was well respected for his religious and philanthropic commitments.

At the outbreak of war, Kidston gained a commission in his county reserve battalion, before joining the Sportsman’s Battalion as a Private. He subsequently gained a commission in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and was quickly promoted to Captain. He died of wounds on 8 August 1917 at the age of 39. He is buried at Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, grave number XVII. B. 25.

KINGSLEY

Donald Currie

Kingsley was born in 1892. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kingsley; husband of Ethel R. Kingsley, of George St., Blenheim. He came to The Leys in 1907 at the age of 15 and went into School House.

On leaving school, Kingsley worked for some time in the family business in Manchester before emigrating to New Zealand to pursue a career in farming.

In 1916, Kingsley enlisted as a Private in the Canterbury Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force. After distinguished service in Egypt, his battalion was sent to Belgium. He was killed in action at Messines Ridge on 7 June 1917 at the age of 24. He is commemorated at the Messines Ridge (New Zealand) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen.

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