INGLIS

Rupert Edward

(The Reverend) Chaplain, Royal Army Chaplain's Department. He joined a party of stretcher-bearers, in order to help bring in the wounded when he was struck by a fragment of shell and while his wound was being dressed a second shell killed him 18th September 1916. Aged 53. Born 17th May 1863. Baptised 7th June 1863 in St Paul, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, Middlesex. Son of the late Sir John Eardley Wilmot Inglis, K.C.B., and the late Hon. Lady Julia Selina Inglis; husband of Helen Mary Inglis, of Cuttens, East Grinstead. Educated Rugby School, Oxford University and and Ely Theological College. Matriculated 1882 University College, Oxford University. Ordained in 1889. Former England International Rugby Football player. In the 1871 census he was aged 7, born London, Middlesex, son of Julia Inglis, resident The Lawn, Rugby, Warwickshire. In the 1881 census he was aged 17, born London, Middlesex, a scholar, a boarder at Boarding House to Rugby School, 27, Hillmorton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire. In the 1901 census he was aged 37, born Bloomsbury, Middlesex, a Clergyman, married to helen M Inglis, resident The Rectory, Frittenden, Cranbrook, Kent. In the 1911 census he was aged 47, born London S.W., a Clergyman, married to helen Mary Inglis with one daughter and one son, resident The Rectory, Frittenden, Staplehurst, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 4 C.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1916:

INGLIS the reverend Rupert Edward of The Rectory Frittenden Kent clerk died 18 September 1916 in France Probate London 15 December to Helen Mary Inglis widow.
Effects £7916 3s. 9d.

Extract from The Queen - Saturday 16 June 1900, page 46:

INGLIS-GILCHRIST.

The marriage of Mr Rupert Edward Inglis, rector of Frittenden, Kent, youngest son of the late Major-Gen. Sir John Eardley Wilmot Inglis, K.C.B., with Helen Mary, eldest daughter of W. O. Gilchrist, Esq., of Queen's-gate, and Oakley Hall, Hants took place at Christ Church, Lancaster-gate, on Monday last. The bride's gown of ivory satin duchesse was made with a long square train and plain skirt, opening at each side over a petticoat of tucked mousseline de soie. The bocice had a folded belt of satin and a prettily draped fichu of beautiful point d'Alencon, fastened with orange blossoms. A coronet of the latter was covered by a tulle veil. The six bridesmaids wore ivory-satin gowns veiled with tucked chiffon, edged with tiny frills, chiffon fichus and pale blue sashes, the mitten sleeves being of transparent tucked chiffon from the elbow. Their large Tuscan coloured straw hats were trimmed with ostrich plumes and white tulle, and had pale blue rosettes under the brim.

Extract from Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Saturday 30 September 1916, page 8:

The REV. RUPERT EDWARD INGLIS, Chaplain to the Forces, whose name appeared in the official list published yesterday, was 53 years of age, and was killed by a shell while helping to bring in the wounded. In the 'Eighties R. E. Inglis was a familiar name in the Rugby football world. He was a forward in the famous Oxford University team of 1883 and 1884, a team which scored six goals and five tries in the two matches with Cambridge University. Among his contemporaries were such brilliant players as H. B. Tristram, G. C. Wade, G. C. Lindsay, A. G. Grant Asher, and A. Rotherham. In 1886 Mr. Inglis secured his England cap, playing all the matches of that season. In 1889 he was ordained, and after holding curacies at Helmsley and Basingstoke, he was appointed rector of Frittenden. He volunteered to join the Forces as chaplain, went to the Front July 5, 1915. One wno knew him wrote: —"I cannot over-state the sorrow there is to-day in his brigade—they simply loved him." Mr. Inglis's father was the late Major-General Sir John Inglis, defender of Lucknow.

Extract from Sporting Chronicle - Saturday 30 September 1916, page 8:

The Rev. Rupert Edward Inglis. chaplain to the Forces, who has been killed in action while attending to the wounded in the field of battle, was a distinguished player of Rugby football in the 'eighties. Educated at Rugby School, he proceeded to Oxford University where he played with W. M. Tatham and A. G.G. Asher's teams in 1833-4. He wee tried in the South fifteen against the North in IgBs, and was capped against Wales, Ireland. and Scotland in 1886. He did not progress with serious football after that season.

Extract from East Kent Gazette - Saturday 10 November 1917, page 3:

FRITTENDEN MEMORIAL.

Last week the new lych gate at Frittenden Church, erected in memory.of the Rev. Rupert Inglis, rector of the parish and chaplain to the Forces, who was killed in the battle of the Somme last year, was formally opened by Mr. E. L. Tomlin, in the abscence of the Bishop of Croydon, thro0:ugh illness. A short service was first conducted in the church by the Rector (the Rey. C. Balmer). Mr. Tomlin, who is an old oollege friend of the late Rector, then unveiled the following insription over the lysh gate:—- "To the Glory of God. Remember Captain the Rev. Rupert Edward Inglis, chaplain to the Forces, for 17 years Rector of this parish, killcd in action near Cinchy in the battle of the Somme, September 18th, 1916, while assisting to bring in wounded under fire. 'Greater love hash no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.''" The guard of honour was composed of members of the Buffs.

Extract from Maidstone Telegraph and also Kent Messenger & Gravesend Telegraph - Saturday 30 September 1916, page 4 (both papers):

KENT AND THE WAR.
A Kent Rector Killed.

The Rev. Rupert Edward Inglis, Rector of Frittenden and Chaplain of the Forces, is stated to have been killed at the Front. It is understood he met his death while bravely assisting the wounded. Mr. Inglis, who was 53 years of age, was the son of Major-General Sir John Inglis, K.C.B., and his maternal grandfather was Lord Chelmsford. Educated at Rugby and University College, Oxford, he was ordained in 1889, and after holding curacies at Helmsley and Basingstoke, he came to Frittenden as rector in 1899. The following year he married Miss Helen Mary Gilchrist, daughter of Mr. W. O. Gilchrist, of Oakley Hall, Hants. Mr. Inglis had travelled in many countries, and he was a keen sportsman, having played for England at Rugby football.

Extract from South Eastern Gazette - Tuesday 3 October 1916, page 5:

THE REV. RUPERT INGLIS.

The Rupert Edward Inglis, Rector of Frittenden and Chaplain to the Forces, was killed by a shell on September 18th as he was helping to bring in the wounded. The youngest son of the late Major-General Sir John Inglis, K.C.B., defender of Lucknow, he was educated at Rugby, University College, Oxford, and Ely Theological College. At Rugby he obtained his colours for both cricket and football; at Oxford he was three years in the Rugby and in 1886 he obtained his Rugby international cap. He was ordained in 1889, and held curacies at Helmsley and Basingstoke, and was appointed rector of Frittenden, in 1899. He volunteered to join the Forces as Chaplain, and went to France on July 5th, 1915 He went first to 23 General Hospital, and then to 21 Casualty Clearing Station; and in December joined the division to which he was attached at the time of his death. He was fifty three years of age. He married Helen Mary, eldest daughter of W. O. Gilchrist, Queen's Gate, and leaves one son and two daughters. One who, knew him writes: "I cannot overstate the sorrow there is to-day in his brigade; they simply loved him."

INMAN

Leslie Yardley

Second Lieutenant, 3rd Battalion, Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) attached Wiltshire Regiment. Died of wounds 6th April 1916. Aged 27. Baptised 26th September 1888 in St Margaret, Westminster, Middlesex. Son of George Talfourd Inman and Emily (possibly Amy) Hope Inman, of 1, The Close, Hatfield, Herts. Educated Radley College, Oxford (tutor Mr. Croome) and Hertford College, Oxford. Matriculated 1907 Hertford College, Oxford University. Member of the Stock Exchange. In the 1911 census he was aged 22, born London, Middlesex, a Clerk to Stock Broker, brother of Talfourd Hope, resident 41 Elm Park Mansions, Chelsea, London & Middlesex. No known grave. Commemorated on BASRA MEMORIAL, Iraq. Panel 6. See also Stock Exchange Memorial

Extract from the Stock Exchange Memorial Book:

SECOND LIEUTENANT LESLIE YARDLEY INMAN, Royal Scots, attached 5th Wiltshire Regiment, was the younger son of G. Talfourd Inman, of Highmoor Hall, Oxon, and the Stock Exchange, and was born in 1888. Educated at Radley, where he was in the football eleven and captain of cricket, he proceeded to Hertford College, Oxford.

He became a member of the Stock Exchange, and a partner in the firm of Inman and Co. in 1914.

On the outbreak of war he enlisted in the Public Schools and University Corps, and obtained a commission in the Royal Scots in May Igus. In October he took out a draft of the 5th Wilts to Gallipoli, to which Regiment he was attached, and was present at the evacuation of Suvla and Helles.

Thence he went with the 5th Wilts to Mesopotamia. He was fatally wounded, being then in command of his company, in the attempt to relieve Kut, 6 April 1916.

“One of the gallant 13th Division."

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1916:

INMAN Leslie Yardley of Littlecourt Whitchurch-on-Thames Oxford died 5 April 1916 in Mesopotamia Administration London 12 July to George Talfourd Inman J.P:
Effects £940.

Extract from Reading Mercury - Saturday 22 April 1916, page 2:

WHITCHURCH.

DEATH OF SECOND LIEUTENANT L. Y., INMAN.— Second Lieutenant Leslie Yardley Inman, Royal Scots, attached Wiltshire Regiment, who died wounds, on April 6th, aged 27, was the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Talfourd Inman, of Littlecourt, Whitchurch-on-Thames, formerly of Highmoor Hall, Oxon. He was educated at Radley College, where he was in the first football team, and in 1906 captain of the cricket, and at Hertford College, Oxford. He entered as a member of the Stock Exchange, and joined the Public School and University Corps soon after the outbreak of war. He received a commission in the Royal Scots in May, 1915, and left England in the following October, and was attached to the Wiltshire Regiment. He served in the Gallipoli campaign.

ISAAC

Arthur Whitmore

Second Lieutenant, 5th Battalion attached 1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. Killed in action 7th July 1916. Aged 42. Son of the late John Swinton Isaac, D.L., of Boughton Park, Worcester. His brother, John also fell (see below). In the 1881 census he was aged 7, born Powick, Worcestershire, a scholar, son of John S. and Amelia A. A. Isaac, resident The Court House, Malvern Road, Powick, Upton on Severn, Worcestershire. In the 1891 census he was aged 17, born Powick, Worcestershire, a Student at Harrow School, son of Amelia A.A. Isaac (a widow), resident Boughton House, Boughton Street, Worcester, Worcestershire. In the 1901 census he was aged 27, born Powick, Worcestershire, a Banker, son of Amelia A. A. (a widow), resident Boughton Park, Upper Wick, Worcester St John Bedwardine, Worcester, Worcestershire. In the 1911 census he was aged 37, born Powick, Worcester, a Banker, married to Lucy Isaac with one son, resident Upper Wick near Worcester, Worcester St John Bedwardine, Worcestershire. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 5 A and 6 C. See also Worcester Guildhall and Worcester St John in Bedwardine Memorial and Worcester Cricket Club Memorial and Worcester Masonic Hall memorials

Extract from The Worcestershire Regiment in the Great War by Captain H. FitzM. Stacke of the Regiment, 1928.

On the 7th and 8th July the drizzle developed into heavy rain, converting the trenches into troughs of knee-deep mud. At about 2 p.m. the enemy were heavily reinforced and commenced a powerful attack. The German artillery pounded the ruins held by the Worcestershire, and strong bombing parties of the enemy worked down from the higher ground. A desperate struggle raged round the ruins of the Church, where a party of the Worcestershire, inspired by two brave subalterns, 2nd Lieutenant A.W. Isaac and 2nd Lieutenant W.B. Burns, fought on till all were overwhelmed.

Extract from Evening Despatch - Tuesday 26 June 1917, page 3:

WORCESTER OFFICER’S WILL.
FORMER COUNTY CRICKETER LEAVES £13,000 ESTATE.

Lieutenant Arthur Whitmore Isaac, Worcester Regiment, of Upper Wick, Worcester, a partner in the banking firm of Berwirk, Lechmere, and Co., and afterwards a director of the Capital and Counties Bank, who played cricket for his county and was a member the Worestershire Hunt, and who was killed on 7 July, has left estate of the gross value of £13,241.

In the event of his having come into the Boughton Park property, then he leaves it in trust for his wife for life, with remainder to his son, Herbert Whitmore, and his issue. All his property he leaves to his wife for life and then for his two sons, Herbert Whitmore and John William Vernon.

ISAAC, D.S.O., MiD -

John Edmund Valentine

Captain, 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince consort's Own). Killed in action 9th May 1915. Aged 35. Born 14th February 1880, Powick Court, Worcestershire. Educated Harrow School, Middlesex/ Served in the South African War. Son of the late John Swinton Isaac, D.L., of Boughton Park, Worcester. His brother, Arthur also fell (see above). Awarded the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) and mentioned in Despatches (MiD). Height 5 feet 10 inches. In the 1881 census he was aged 1, born Powick, Worcestershire, son of John S. and Amelia A. A. Isaac, resident The Court House, Malvern Road, Powick, Upton on Severn, Worcestershire. In the 1891 census he was aged 11, born Powick, Worcestershire, son of Amelia A.A. Isaac (a widow), resident Boughton House, Boughton Street, Worcester, Worcestershire. Buried in NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot XXXI. Row F. Grave 13. See also Worcestershire County Cricket Club World War 1 Memorial and Worcester Guildhall, and Worcester St John in Bedwardine memorials and Worcester Cathedral cloister windows.

Extract from Distinguished Service Order 1886-1915 published by Naval & Military Press:

ISAAC, JOHN EDMUND VALENTINE, Capt., was born 14 Feb. 1880, at Powyke Court, Worcestershire, son of John Swinton Isaac, D.L., of Boughton Park, Worcester, Banker, and Amelia Alicia Anne, daughter of Major-General R. H. Crofton, Royal Artillery. He was educated at Wixenford and Harrow, and was gazetted to the 5th Northumberland Fusiliers at York 9 May, 1900. He joined his Regiment in South Africa, on active service, leaving England on 28 June, 1900. He was dangerously wounded at Nooitgedacht (General Clements' action on the Mahaliesburg 13 Dec. 1900); and, after two years' sick leave, went back to duty. He had been gazetted Lieutenant 28 Nov. 1900, and became Captain 1 April, 1905. On the disbandment of his battalion he was gazetted to the Rifle Brigade 24 June, 1908, and subsequently served in Malta and Egypt. In the autumn of 1911 he sent in his papers, and went to Vancouver, British Columbia. On rumours of war he at once returned to England, and joined the Rifle Brigade, Reserve of Officers, 1 Sept. 1914. Capt. J. E. V. Isaac was appointed A.D.C. to Major-General Sir Thompson Capper, Commanding the 7th Division, and went to Flanders on his Staff in Oct. 1914. He was present at the First Battle of Ypres, where he was badly wounded in the left arm. For his services at that time he was mentioned in Despatches, and created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 1 Dec. 1914]: "John Edmund Valentine Isaac, Capt., Reserve of Officers, The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). He has shown conspicuous gallantry on all occasions, and has always obtained reliable and valuable information when required. On 24 Oct. he guided a unit to a critical point with great skill, which resulted in checking the enemy. He was wounded in the engagement." With his arm still rather useless, he returned to duty on 19 Dec. 1914, and obtained leave to rejoin his Regiment, 2nd Battn. Rifle Brigade, 5 May, 1915. Four days later he was killed, leading his men, on the Fromelles Ridge. The " Athletic News " of 6 Sept. 1915, says: "Capt. J. E. V. Isaac (Rifle Brigade), unofficially reported killed, was a member of the well-known Worcestershire cricketing family. Since 1903 lie had been a member of the M.C.C. In Nov. last he received the D.S.O." Capt. Isaac was a good cricketer; played for his county and his Regiment. He was a member of I Zingari and the Free Foresters' Club. He won the Cairo Grand National in 1911, while with his Regiment in Egypt. He was a keen huntsman and hunted with the Worcestershire, Pytchley, York and Ainsty, etc., etc.

See his statistics on CricInfo

Extract from The Bond of Sacrifice Volume 2, pa\ge 249:

CAPTAIN JOHN EDMUND VALENTINE ISAAC, D.S.O., RESERVE OF OFFICERS attd. 2nd BATTN. RIFLE BRIGADE (THE PRINCE CONSORT'S OWN, third son of John Swinton Isaac, Esq., D.L., of Boughton Park, Worcester, was born at Powyke Court, near Worcester on the 14th February, 1880.

He was educated at Wixenford and at Harrow, and was gazetted to the Northumberland Fusiliers from the Militia in April, 1900, and, being posted to the 2nd Battalion, sailed in June to join it in South Africa. Thus he began his military career on active service in the Boer War, in the course of which he was severely wounded in December, 1900, at Nooitgedacht. He was present at operations in the Transvaal, Orange River Colony, and Cape Colony between May, 1900, and March, 1901. For his services he received the Queen's medal with four clasps. He was promoted Lieutenant in November, 1900, and Captain in April, 1905. On the disbandment of his battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers he was transferred, in June, 1908, to the Rifle Brigade.

In 1911 Captain Isaac retired from the Army, and went to Vancouver, British Columbia, where he made many friends. On hearing rumours of war he returned to England in August, 1914, and in a fortnight joined the Special Reserve of Officers. Shortly afterwards he was appointed A.D.C. to Major-General Sir T. Capper, Commanding the VIIth Division, and proceeded to the front in October, 1914. He was wounded on the 24th October at the first Battle of Ypres. For his behaviour there he was awarded the D.S.O., receiving the decoration at the hands of the King on the 15th April, 1915.

The following is the official record of the award: “Has shown conspicuous gallantry on all occasions. Has always obtained reliable and valuable information when required. On October 24th he guided a unit to a critical point with great skill, which resulted in checking the enemy. He was wounded in the engagement."

He was also mentioned in Sir John French's Despatch of the 14th January, 1915. On recovering from his wound he returned to his duties on the Staff in December, 1914, rejoining his Regiment on the 7th May, 1915. He was killed on the 9th May near Fromelles while leading his men. He fell just after they took the German trench, but it was not possible to recover his body.

Captain Isaac, who was a member of the Bath Club, was a good cricketer, playing occasionally for his county, and belonging to the I Zingari, the Free Foresters, and the M.C.C. He was also a good rider, and won the Cairo Grand National in February, 1911.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1915:

ISAAC John Edmund Valentine of The Lodge Kempsey Worcestershire a captain in His Majesty's army D.S.O. died 9 May 1915 on active service in France Administration Worcester 21 December to Amelia Aicia Anne Isaac widow. Effects £193 19s. 2d.

Extract from Hamilton Daily Times - Thursday 3 December 1914, page 10:

Capt. John Edmund Valentine Isaac, a native of Vancouver, who is now serving with the Rifle Brigade, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Order for skilfully guiding his unit to a critical point on October 24, which resulted in the checking of the enemy. Capt. Isaac was wounded at the time when he performed this feat.