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CHARTERHOUSE SCHOOL MEMORIAL CHAPEL
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GREAT
WAR 1914-1918
SURNAMES L
LAMAISON,
MiD |
Wilfrid
Laurence |
Lieutenant,
16th (County of London) Battalion (Queen's Westminster Rifles),
London Regiment attached 1st/6th Battalion, North Staffordshire
Regiment. Died of wounds 23 August 1918. Born 20 May 1882 in Kenley,
Surrey. Aged 36. Baptised 2 August 1882 in Kenley, All Saints.
Son of William Englebert and Marian Walterd Lamaison, of Kenley,
Surrey; husband of Dorothy Isabel Lamaison, of Kingsbarns, Tadworth,
Surrey. Mentioned in Despatches (MiD). In the 1911 census he was
aged 28, born Kenley, Surrey, a Stockbroker, London Stock Exchnage,
married to Dorothy Isabel Lamaison, aged 21, resident The Chase,
Waterhouse Lane, Burgh Heath, Kingswood, Surrey. Buried in PERNES
BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot IV. Row B. Grave
12. Member of the Exchange. See also Stock
Exchange Memorial and Merstham, Surrey Memorial
From
the Charterhouse Register, Oration Quarter 1895:
Lamaison,
Wilfrid Laurence. b. 20 May, 1882. (Bodeites); Left O.Q., 1899.-Stock
Exchange; in firm of Messrs. Moens & Jerram.
W. L. Lamaison, Esq., Southwold, Kenley, Surrey.
Extract
from the Stock Exchange Memorial Book:
LIEUTENANT
WILFRID LAURENCE LAMAISON,
Queen's Westminster Rifles, attached 6th North Stafford-shires,
was born in 1882, the son of the late William E. Lamaison, barrister-at-law.
He was educated at Charterhouse, and became a member of the Stock
Exchange in 1906 and a partner in the firm of Horne and Co.
He enlisted in the Queen's Westminsters in March 1916, and after
training as a cadet at Oxford obtained his commission in November
in that Regiment. in the following February he went out to France,
attached to the 2/6th South Staffs. He served for several months
as Lewis Gun Officer and for nine months as Intelligence Officer
to the 176th Brigade, being with them during the retreat in March
1918.
His conduct during the retreat earned him a mention in dispatches
“for gallant and distinguished service in the Field."
Later he was attached to the 1/6th North Staffs, and was with them
when he was fatally wounded near La Bassée on the night of
22 August 1918. He died a few hours later on 23 August in a Casualty
Clearing Station.
The Major-General commanding his Division wrote: “He was regarded
as a very valuable officer, and the duty which he was carrying out,
necessitating coolness and courage, had been specially entrusted
to him."
“I was much struck by his grand spirit," wrote his Lieutenant-Colonel,
and his Colonel wrote: “He was so thorough, and always insisted
on being in everything."
He married, in June 1910, the daughter of Henry Kerr Rutherford,
by whom he had three sons and a daughter. |
LAMBERT |
Francis
Henry |
Lieutenant,
2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Died of wounds 7 June 1915 [mortally
wounded 4 June in the Dardenelles]. Born 17 October 1895 in Lucknow,
Bengal, India. Aged 20. Baptised 27 November 1895 in Lucknow,Christ
Church, Bengal, India. Son of FitzGerald Gage Lambert, of Rockbourne,
Salisbury. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Baknamghat, India,
a Student, son of Fitzgerald Gage and Nina Marie Louise Lambert,
grandson of Renoira Anna Folye (a widow), resident Packham, Ashford,
Fordingbridge, Hampshire. No known grave. Commemorated on HELLES
MEMORIAL, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Panel 126-135 or 223-226
228-229 & 328.
Extract
from Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916,
volume 2, page 271:
LIEUTENANT
FRANCIS HENRY LAMBERT, 2nd BATTN. HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, was
the only child of FitzGerald Gage Lambert and of Mrs. Lambert, of
Rockbourne, Salisbury, and was a grandson of the Hon. Mrs. FitzGerald
Foley, of Packham, Fordingbridge, Hants.
Born in India in 1895, he was educated at Charterhouse and at the
R.M.C., Sandhurst, and was granted a commission, as 2nd Lieutenant,
in the 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, in October, 1914, being
promoted Lieutenant in May, 1915.
He embarked for France on the 27th December, when he was by accident
slightly wounded in the trenches in January, 1915, and, being invalided,
had to return to England. Upon recovery he was appointed to the
2nd Battalion, which was serving in Gallipoli Peninsula, and embarked
on the 29th April to join it. He was mortally wounded on the 4th
June during the severe fighting which took place and was then taken
on board the Hospital Ship "Somali," and died on the 7th
June, 1915, en route for Malta. He was buried at sea.
Extract
from Hampshire Advertiser - Saturday 19 June 1915, page
9:
FORDINGBRIDGE.
Died
in the Field Hospital at Alexandria on the 7th June, aged 19, from
wounds received in the Dardanelles, June 4th, Francis Henry Lambert,
Second-Lieutenant 2nd Battalion Hampshire Regiment, son and only
child of Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald Lambert, of Rockbourne, and grandson
of the Hon. Mrs. Foley, of Packham, Fordingbridge.
Extract
from Portsmouth Evening News - Saturday 19 June 1915, page
3:
Officers
Killed .
Second
Lieut. Francis Henry Lambert, 2nd Hampshire Regiment, who died on
June 7th. aged 19, in the Field Hospital, Alexandria, from wounds
received at the Dardanelles on June 4th, was the only son Mr. and
Mrs. Fitzgerald Lambert, of Rockbourne, Salisbury. He was educated
at Charterhouse and Sandhurst, and got his commission in the 1st
Batt. Hants Regt. in October, 1914. He was accidentally wounded
in the trenches in Flanders in January, 1915, and invalided home
till April 29th. when he was transferred to the 2nd Batt. and left
for the Dardanelles.
Extract
from Broad Arrow - Friday 09 July 1915, page 30:
Second
Lieut. Francis Henry Lambert, 2nd Bn. Hampshire Regt., who died
on the 7th ult. in the field hospital, Alexandria, of wounds received
at the Dardanelles on the 4th inst., was the only son of Mr. Fitzgerald
Lambert, of Rockbourne, Salisbury. Born in 1895, he joined the Army
in October last. He was wounded in France in January, and was invalided
home until April, when he was transferred to the 2nd Bn. and left
for the Dardanelles.
Extract
from Newcastle Journal - Thursday 28 January 1915, page
4:
Second Lieutenant Francis Henry Lambert is the son of Mr Fitzgerald
G. Lambert, The Cottage, Rockbourne, Salisbury, and is a member
of a family long associated with the City of London, of which the
head is now Sir John Foley Grey, whose father (who died last month)
took by Royal licence the surname of Grey instead of Lambert. He
is also a relative, through his grandmother, of Lord Ridley. The
young officer, who has been wounded, was born in 1895.
Extract
from Western Gazette - Friday 12 November 1915, page 3:
ROCKBOURNE.
MEMORIAL
TO FALLEN OFFICER. —A stained-glass window, in memory
of Lieut. F. H. Lambert, only son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Lambert, Cottage,
Rockbourne, has been placed in the south aisle of Brockbourne Church.
The beautiful and original design of the window is by Mr. F. C.
Eden, 6, Grays' Inn Square, London. The two lights contain figures
of St. George, patron saint of England, and of St. Michael the Archangel,
both in the act of trampling a dragon underfoot. Around these two
figures is a scroll with these words, "He who gives his life
for King and 'country, leaves nought undone that man can do;"
and in the right-hand corner the following inscription: "To
our dear son, Francis Henry Lambert, 2nd Lieut., 2nd Batt. Hampshire
Regiment, who fell at the Dardanelles, June 4th. 1915, aged 19."
The light colouring of the new glass is in harmony with a charming
fragment of medieval glass (including the face of our Saviour),
which has been left as it was in the upper part of the window. The
memorial is in every way worthy of the church and worthy of the
well-loved son and true soldier, whom it commemorates. |
LAMPARD |
Paul
Scheltema |
Lance
Corporal 1662, 1st Battalion, Honourable Artillery Company (Infantry).
Killed in action near Kemmel 7 February 1915. Born 5 March 1893.
Aged 21. Resident "Dunottar," King's Road, Richmond, Surrey,
enlisted Armoury House, Finsbury, Middlesex, aged 21 years 6 months,
26 August 1914, Lance Corporal 1 January 1915. Baptised 2 April
1893 in Richmond, St Mary Magdalene, Surrey, resident No 1 Warrenston
Road, Richmond. Son of Charles Arthur and Frances Beatrice Lampard,
of 4, Orme Square, Paddington, London. Member of Charterhouse O.T.C.
Embarked fro France from Southampton 18 September 1914. Height 5
feet 10 inches, chest 40-44 inches. Buried in KEMMEL CHATEAU MILITARY
CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Row B. Grave 40. See also Richmond
War Memorial
Extract
from Westminster Gazette - Saturday 13 February 1915, page
4:
KILLED
IN ACTION.
LAMPARD.—Killed
in action, on the 7th inst, in his 22nd year, Paul Scheltema Lampard,
Honourable Artillery Company, dearly loved son ofof Mr. and Mrs.
Arthur Lampard, Dunottar, Richmond, Surrey.
Extracts
from Surrey Advertiser - Saturday 20 February 1915, page
4:
OTHER
CASUALTIES.
KILLED.
Lampard,
Paul Scheltma, Honourable Artillery Company (Richmond).
Mr.
P S. Lampard who was in his 22nd year, and was killed on February
7th. was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lampard, Dunottar, Richmond.
|
LANCASTER |
Robert |
Second
Lieutenant, 7th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action 28
April 1917. Born 8 September 1880. Aged 36. Son of Sir William and
Lady Lancaster, of Putney; husband of Clare B. Lancaster, of 16,
St. Petersburgh Place, London. In the 1901 census he was aged 20,
born Putney, Surrey, a Printer's apprentice, son of William John
Lancaster (a widower), resident South Lynn, Putney Hill, Putney,
Wandsworth, London & Surrey. In the 1911 census he was aged
30, born Putney, London S.W., a Publicher, married to Clare Lancaster
with a son, resident 79, Elgin Crescent, Kensington, London &
Middlesex. Buried in FEUCHY CHAPEL BRITISH CEMETERY, WANCOURT, Pas
de Calais, France. Plot V. Row F. Grave 6. See also King's
Lynn, Norfolk
From
the Charterhouse Register, Cricket Quarter 1894:
Lancaster,
Robert. b. 8 Sept., 1880. (Robinites-Pageites); Left L.Q., 1898.---
Partner in firm of Messrs. Whittaker & Co. (Publishers).
P. Lancaster, Esq., South Lynn, Putney Hill, S.W.
Extract
from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index
1917:
LANCASTER
Robert of 22 Sheen Gate-gardens East Sheen Surrey
died 28 April 1917 in France Probate London 27
September to Mark Francis Waters solicitor and Henry Lancaster
barrister-at-law. Effects £22714 4s. 9d.
Extract
from Lynn Advertiser - Friday 11 May 1917, page 5:
SEC.-LIEUT.
R. LANCASTER.
Much
sympathy will be felt for Sir William Lancaster on the death of
his third son, Lieut. Robert Lancaster, of the Norfolk Regiment,
who was killed in action on 28th April. He was 36 years of age.
His wife resides in Sheen-gate Gardens, London.
|
LANGRISHE |
Hercules
Ralph, 5th Baronet of Knocktopher Abbey |
Lieutenant
(Pilot), 13 Reserve Squadron, Royal Flying Corps and Montgomeryshire
Yeomanry. Killed whilst flying in Avro 504A, serial number A1995,
16 February 1917. Born 1 February 1888. Aged 29. Baptised 2 March
1888 at St George, Hanover Square, London, Middlesex. Son of Sir
Hercules Robert Langrishe, 5th Bart, of Knocktopher Abbey, and Helen
Amelrosa Langrishe. Alternative Commemoration - buried in Knocktopher
(St. David) Church of Ireland Churchyard, Co. Kilkenny. Commemorated
on GRANGEGORMAN MEMORIAL, Republic of Ireland. Panel 3 (Screen Wall).
Also commemorated on St Paul's, Knightsbridge, Westminster, Greater
London, Parishioners War Memorial. See also Charterhouse
School
Extract
from Irish Independent - Tuesday 20 February 1917, page
6:
Lieut.
Hercules Langrishe, son of Sir Hercules Langrishe, Knocktopher abbey,
Co. Kilkenny, met with a fatal accident, sats the "Daily Mail,"
while flying.
Extract
from Irish Independent - Tuesday 20 February 1917, page
2:
KILLED.
Lt.
H. R. Langrishe, in a flying expedition, was the eldest son of Sir
Hercules Langrishe, of Knocktopher Abbey, Kilkenny.
Extract
from Irish Independent - Wednesday 21 February 1917, page
2:
BARONET'S
HEIR KILLED.
Mr.
Hercules R. Langrishe, son and heir of Sir Hercules Langrishe, Bart.,
and Lady Langrishe, of Knocktopher Abbey, Kilkenny, has been accidentally
killed while flying. He was attached to the Royal Flying Corps.
Lady Langrishe's father was the late Mr. W. W. Fitzwilliam Hume
Dick, of Co. Wicklow, who gave her snd her sister Williamina when
they were married each a wedding gift of £100,000. The latter
lady married Mr. C. A. Keith-Falconer, son of the Hon. Mrs. C. J.
Keith-Falconer. Mr. Fitzwilliam Hume-Dick was an exceedingly rich
man, much of whose wealth passed to Capt. Quinton-Dick. One of the
daughters was Mr. Walter Long's mother.
Extract
from Broad Arrow - Wednesday 7 March 1917, page 21:
YEOMANRY.
Montgomeryshire.—Lieut.
H. Langrishe, who has been acddentally killed while serving with
the Royal Flying Corps, was the elder son of Sir Hercules and Lady
Langrishe, of Knocktopher Abbey, Kilkenny. The first baronet, Sir
Hercules Langrishe, sat in the Irish Parliament, and tried for years
to effect the emancipation of the Roman Catholics. An earlier member
was Major Hercules Langrishe, who saved "the five members"
from Charles I, when he tried to arrest them in the Commons. |
LARGE |
Ernest
Lynton |
[Listed
as Edward on CWGC] Captain, "C" Company, 1st/5th 5th (City
of London) Battalion (London Rifle Brigade), London Regiment. Died
of wounds 21 May 1915. Born 15 December 1886. In the 1911 census
he was aged 24, born Bush Hill Park, Enfield, Middlesex, an Insurance
broker's clerk, son of Frederick Northcott and Constance Maud Large,
resident 2, Sloane Court, Chelsea, London & Middlesex. Buried
in BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row
B. Grave 41.
Extract
from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index
1915:
LARGE
Ernest Lynton of 2 Sloane-court Middlesex captain
London Rifle Brigade died 21 May 1915 at Boulogne-sur-Mer France
Administration London July to Frederick Northcott
Large underwriter.
Effects £95.
Extract
from Birmingham Daily Post - Monday 31 May 1915, page 4:
LARGE,
Capt. E. L.. 5th Battalion London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade)
(T.F ).
[Captain
E. Lynton Large died from wounds received on May 1 in the battle
of Ypres. Educated at Charter bouse and New College. Oxford, joined
the Inns of Court Volunteers, O.T.C., and subsequently the London
Rifle Brigade. He was gazetted lieutenant, and went to the front
on November 3, being promoted captain in April.] |
LASENBY |
Scarlin
|
Second
Lieutenant, 12th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment attached to 127th
Brigade H.Q. Killed in action 20 September 1917. Born 18 October
1896. Aged 20. Baptised 23 February 1897 in Thames Ditton, St Nicholas,
Surrey, resident Thames Ditton, Surrey. Son of Alwyn Lasenby, of
the Old House, Esher, Surrey. Educated at St Vincents, Prep school,
Eastbourne, East Sussex and Cahrterhouse. No known grave. Commemorated
on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Addenda Panel 163.
Also commemorated on Esher Memorial Cross, Surrey and also Ascham
St Vincents, WW1 Gate, Eastbourne, East Sussex.
Extract
from Surrey Advertiser - Saturday 06 October 1917, page
6:
SEC.-LIEUT.
LASENBY KILLED.
"A VERY GALLANT OFFICER."
Esher
residents and a wide circle of friends outside have learned with
deep regret of the loss suffered by Mr. and Mrs. Alwyn Lasenby,
The Old House, by the death of their only son, Sec.-Lieut. Scarlin
Lasenby, Signalling Officer of the East Surrey Regiment, attached
to the Hampshires. Edncateil at Ascham St. Vincent and Charterhouse
(Girdlestonites), Sec.-Lieut. Lasenby, who was only 20 years of
age, enlisted as a private in the Public Schools’ Battalion,
16th Middlesex, in September, 1914, and after spending the winter
in France was granted commission in the East Surrey Regiment June,
1916, passing first out of his class as a signalling officer. He
was once wounded in a successful night raid on a German trench,
of which his Brigade Major wrote: “A most satisfactory affair,
and creditable to S. Lasenby.” After being attached to the
Hampshire Regiment signalling officer deceased went through the
engagements at Messines, Hollebecke, and the great push on September
20th, when he was killed by a shell after reaching Blue line—the
objective he was set. After Hollebecke his colonel remarked to a
friend that "young Laseny is a very gallant officer, though
only a boy in years” After the counter-attack the General
commanding his division wrote to him: “I wish to place you
on my record, and write my appreciation on your great gallantry
and devotion to duty. You went out under very heavy shell fire,
and sent back information when none was coming to battalion headquarters,
and when information was needed. Your work was of the greatest value
us.”
Deceased
took part in this counter-attack entirely of his own accord, offering
to go because he thought he might be a help. His consistent cheerfulness
and courage were marked characteristics during the whole of his
service, and won him the affection comrades and the favourable notice
of his superior officers. |
LE
BAS |
Owen
Vincent |
Lieutenant
(Pilot), 10 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps and 2nd Battalion, The
Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). Killed in aerial combat near
Douai, Nord, France, flying a in BE2c, serial number 1715, shot
in the head, 7 November 1915. Born 3 October 1894. Aged 21. Son
of Reginald Vincent and Florence H. Le Bas, of Winsford, Somerset.
In the 1911 census he was aged 16, born South kensington, at school,
a Patient under treatment at Peterbawn, Road, Godalming, Surrey.
He was exhumed from his original burial location circa February
1920 and reburied at Brown's Copse Cemetery. Buried in BROWN'S COPSE
CEMETERY, ROEUX, Pas de Calais, France. Plot VII. Row F. Grave 36.
Extract
from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index
1916:
LE
BAS Owen Vincent of 38 Hornton-court Kensington Middlesex
lieutenant 1st battalion The Queen's Royal West Surrey regiment
and Royal Flying Corps died 7 November 1915 at Douai in France on
active service Administration London 26 July to
Reginald Vincent Le Bas barrister-at-law.
Effects £160 19s. 1d.
Extract
from Clifton Society - Thursday 30 December 1915, page
12:
LIEUTENANT
O. V. LE BAS.
Lieutenant
Owen Vincent Le Bas, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) and
Royal Flying Corps, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Le Bas, of 38, Hornton
Court, Kensington, and Winsford, Dulverton, Somerset, who was reported
missing on November 15, is now reported to have been killed in an
airplane fight in France on November 7. Lieutenant Le Bas, who was
21 years old, was educated at Mr.Gruggins, Hinwick House, Wellingborough,
at Charterhouse, and at Mr. Cobbold's, West Wratting Park, Cambs.
He joined the Ist Batt. the Queen's on July 31 last year, but when
the regiment went to France on the outbreak of war was sent to the
3rd Battalion. He rejoined the regiment at the front in the following
September, and was wounded at Langemarck within a month and sent
home. Christmas Eve, 1914, he returned to the front, and early in
January he joined the Royal Flying Corps as an observer. At the
end of April he returned to England to take his pilot's certificate,
and in August he was gazetted a flying officer. On August 17 he
flew across to France to take up his duties as a pilot. On November
7 he and his observer, Captain T. D. Adams, were killed in an airplane
fight at Douai.
Extract
from Broad Arrow - Friday 31 December 1915, page 26:
Lieut.
Owen Vincent Le Bas, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment),
and R.F.C., who was killed in an airplane fight in France on the
7th ult., was the younger son of Mr. Le Bas, of 38 , Hornton Court,
Kensington, and Winsford, Dulverton, Somerset. He joined the Army
in October 1914. |
LE
SAUVAGE, MiD |
Ernest
Davies |
Second
Lieutenant (Pilot), Central Flying School, Upavon, Wiltshire, Royal
Flying Corps and 1st Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment. Killed in
a flying accident flying in a Farman (Henri) H.F.20 aircraft, serial
number 2841, 30 May 1916; assumed to be caused by a sideslip close
to the ground, aircraft complete wreck. Aged 19. Son of Ernest P.
M. Le Sauvage, of The Lodge, Beaumont, Jersey. Mentioned in Despatches
(MiD). In the 1911 census he was aged 14, born Jersey, Channel Islands,
a school boarder, resident Robiniter, Godalming, Surrey. Buried
3 June 1916 in ST. BRELADE CHURCHYARD AND CEMETERY, JERSEY, Channel
Islands. Grave 612. See also Jersey,
St Brelade War Memorial
Extract
from Dundee Courier - Wednesday 31 May 1916, page 3 and
Birmingham Daily Post - Wednesday 31 May 191, page 4:
DOUBLE
AVIATION FATALITY
A
double aviation fatality happened at the Flying School, Upavon,
Wilts, early yesterday morning, when an officer and a mechanic were
flying a biplane.
The
officer was Lieut. Ernest Davis le Sauvage, Ist Dorchester Regiment,
attached to the school as assistant instructor. He was only nineteen
years of age, his home being at Beaumont, Jersey. The other man
was William John Woodland, second air mechanic, aged 28, married,
of Camden Street, Essex Road, Islington.
Extract
from Westerham Herald - Saturday 3 June 1916, page 8:
TWO
AIRMEN KILLED
Two
airmen were killed at the Flying School, Upavon, Wilts, early on
Tuesday morning, when an officer and a mechanic were flying a biplane.
The victims were Lieutenant Ernest Davis Le Sauvage, 1st Dorsetshire
Regiment, attached to the school as assistant instructor, and William
John Woodland, second air mechanic.
Extract
from Somerset Standard - Friday 2 June 1916, page 2 and
Western Daily Press - Thursday 1 June 1916, page 8:
FOUR
AIR FATALITIES IN WILTSHIRE.
Inquests
were held on Wednesday at the Central Flying School, Upavon, on
the bodies of four victims of air fatalities at Upavon and Netheravon
on successive days. The two first were Lieut. Ernest Davis Le Sauvage,
Dorset Regiment, aged 19, assistant instructor at Upavon Flying
School, and William John Woodland, second air mechanic, aged 28,
married, of Camden-street, Essex-road, Islington.
The
second inquest was on the bodies of Flight-Sergt. Enos George West,
Wiled 22, and Second-Class Air Mechanic William Burlinson, aged
28, both members of the Royal Flying Corps. All four bodies were
lying in the mortuary at the Central Flying School.
Captain
Eustace Grenfell, instructor at the school, deposed that Lieut.
Le Sauvage left the aerodrome at about 5.10 the previous morning.
He was acting as pilot in a Henri-Farman biplane, with Second-Air
Mechanic Woodland. It was a fine morning, but hazy. A crash was
heard a few minutes later, and a mechanic named Elijah Page was
sent out in the direction of Ludgershall. He found the machine had
fallen about half a mile from where it started. Lieut. Le Sauvage
was an experienced pilot.
Captain
James Keenan, the medical officer, deposed that both men suffered
from fractured skulls.
A
verdict of " Accidental death " was returned.
The
second Inquest was on the bodies of Sergt. West and Mechanic Burlinson.
First-Air Mechanic Henderson deposed that he saw Burlinson and West
start in a Maurice-Farman biplane at ten minutes to nine that morning
at Netheravon. It had been flown that morning, and was in good condition.
The
jury returned a verdict of " Accidental death," and the
coroner expressed sympathy with the relatives.
Extract
from Western Gazette - Friday 02 June 1916, page 3:
FOUR
AIR FATALITIES ON SALISBURY PLAIN.
BIPLANES FALL AT UPAVON AXD NETHERAVON.
The
Royal Flying Corps have had a melancholy addition to the death-roll,
resulting from the development of the science of aviation on Salisbury
Plain, Mr. F. A. P. Sylvester (coroner for Mid-Wilts) holding inquests
on four victims at Central Flying School, at Upavon, on Wednesday
afternoon. The first tragedy happened Tuesday morning, when Lieut.
Ernest Davies le Sauvage, of the Dorset Regiment, attached to the
Central Flying Corps as assistant instructor, at the Central School
Upavon, and Second-Class Air Mcchanic William John Woodland, also
the School, were killed through the fall of Henri-Farman biplane.
Lieut. Sauvage was between 19 and 20 years of age, his home was
Beaumont, Jersey. Woodland was 28 years of age, married, with his
home at Islington, London. The victims in the second fatality, which
happened on Wednesday morning, just before ten o'clock, at Netheravon,
were Flight-Sergeant Enos George West, of the Royal Flying Corps,
at Netherayon. aged 22, and Second-Class Air Mechanic William Burkinson,
also stationed at Netheravon. Inquests on the bodies were held Wednesday,
when the cvidence showed that casualties were purely accidental,
and a verdict was returned accordingly.
Extract
from Chester Chronicle - Saturday 03 June 1916, page 5:
MR.
J. A. COWLEY’S NEPHEW KILLED.
VICTIM OF FLYING ACCIDENT.
BRAVE BOY WHO WAS MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES
It
is with extreme regret that we announce the death, as the result
of flying accident, of Lieut. Ernest Davis Le Sauvage, the nephew
of Mrs. J. A. Cowley, wife of the clerk to the Northwich Urban Council.
The accident happened at the Flying School, Upavon, Wiltshire, and
resulted in a double fatality, in which the young Lieutenant and
the second air mechanic, William John Woodland, were killed.
Lieut. Le Sauvage was only 19 years of age and, like his aunt, was
native of Beaumont, Jersey. He joined the Army when little more
than 17 and saw severe service in France. It will be remembered
that twelve months ago he was wounded in three places by shrapnel,
was mentioned in despatches by Sir John French for conspicuous bravery
at Hill 60, and, on being invalided home, spent ten days with Mr.
Cowley at Northwich. He was then second lieutenant. He was attached
to the Dorset Regiment, and since his recovery from wounds was transferred
to the Flying Corps, and acted as assistant instructor at the Flying
School. The accident occurred early Tuesday morning, and the inquest
on the bodies of the two unfortunate aviators was held on Wednesday,
when a verdict of “Accidentally killed” was returned.
Our
readers will join us in expressions of deep sympathy with Mr. and
Mrs. Cowley and Mrs. Cowley’s parents in the affliction which
has overtaken them. Lieut. Savage was a fine type of young soldier,
manly and brave, and, having gone through many engagements, it sad
to think that he has lost his life in another branch of the service.
It
was stated that the accident occurred on a havy (sic) morning, and
Lieut. Sauvarez (sic) was acting pilot of a biplane. A crash was
heard and the machine was found on the ground smashed to pieces.
No theory could bo offered as to the cause of the mishap. |
LEA |
Gerald
Ernest |
Captain,
2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. Killed in action 16 September
1914. Aged 37. Born 30 June 1877. Son of His Honour Judge George
Harris Lea; husband of Brenda Baily (formerly Lea, nee Wadworth),
of Breinton Court, Hereford, married 7 August 1912 in Hereford.
In the 1891 census he was aged 13, born Hampstead, Middlesex, a
scholar boarder, resident Charterhouse, G H Robinson, Sandy Road,
Godalming, Guildford, Surrey. In the 1911 census he was aged 33,
born Hampstead, Middlesex, an Infantry Captain, Student, Staff College,
London Road Camberley, Frimley, Surrey. Buried in VENDRESSE BRITISH
CEMETERY, Aisne, France. Plot III. Row C. Grave 2.
From
the Charterhouse Register, Cricket Quarter 1894:
Lea,
Gerald Ernest. b. 30 June, 1877. (Robinites-Saunderitrs); Left L.Q.,
1895.-Joined Worcestershire Regt., 1897; served in S. African War,*
1899-1900; Adjutant, 1900; Capt., 1900.
Capt. G. E. Lea, Broadlands, Hereford.
Extract
from Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916,
volume 1, page 222:
CAPTAIN
GERALD ERNEST LEA, p.s.c., 2nd BATTN. WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT,
the son of his Honour Judge George Harris Lea, was born in Hampstead,
London, on the 30th June, 1877, and was educated at Locker's Park
and Charterhouse. He received his first commission from the Militia
in 1897; was appointed Adjutant of his battalion in November, 1900,
while in South Africa, and promoted Captain in December of the same
year, after a little more then three years' service. He remained
in South Africa for three years, serving chiefly in the Orange River
Colony, and was awarded the King's and Queen's medals, each with
two clasps, for the Boer War. In 1912 he passed the final examination
of the Staff College, thus obtaining the right to the coveted letters
p.s.c. after his name.
At the commencement of the Great War he proceeded to the Continent
with the 1st Army Corps of the Expeditionary Force; was present
at the Battle of Mons, all through the retirement from Mons to the
Marne; and then in the advance from the Marne to the Aisne. At the
Battle of the Aisne, on the 14th September, 1914, near the village
of Verneuil, he was struck on the head by a piece of shrapnel and
died three hours afterwards.
He married on the 7th August, 1912, Brenda, the only child of H.
A. Wadworth, Esq., of Breinton Court, Herefordshire, and left one
child, Marigold Geraldine, born on the 28th October, 1914.
Captain Lea was a member of the Army and Navy Club.
Extract
from Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal - Friday 2 October
1914, page 2 and Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal - Saturday
3 October 1914, page 2:
DEATH
OF MRS. MARSDEN-SMEDLEY'S BROTHER.
Captain
Gerald Ernest Lea, whose death in action has been announced, was
brother to Mrs. Marsden-Smedley, and was well known in Derbyshire.
He joined the Worcestershire Regiment from the Militia 1897, and
obtained his captaincy in December, 1900. He took part in the South
African war as adjutant of the 1st Battalion of the Worcestershires,
and served in the Orange River Colony for two years. He was mentioned
in despatches, and obtained the King’s medal with two clasps.
He was in his 38th year, and was brother of Major Lea, who spoke
frequently in South Derbyshire at the last election. |
LEACHMAN,
CIE DSO |
Gerard
Evelyn |
Lieutenant-Colonel
(Political Officer). Born 27 July 1880, only son of Albert Warren
and Louisa Caroline Blandford Leachman, of Petersfield. Baptised
27 August 1880 in Petersfield, Hampshire. He was at Charterhouse
[S] 1893 - 1897. He was commissioned into the Royal Sussex Regiment
and served in the South African War 1899 - 1902. In 1907 he was
elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and went on to
win the Society’s Gill Medal. He travelled extensively in Arabia.
He served through the Great War as a Battalion Commander in the
Royal Sussex Regiment. In the 1911 census he was aged 323, born
Petersfield, Hampshire, serving soldier, single, Captain, 1st Battalion,
Royal Sussex Regiment, billeted in Rawalpindi, Punjab, India. He
was awarded the D.S.O. and the C.I.E. (Companion of The Most Eminent
Order of the Indian Empire). Post-war he became a Political Officer
in Mesopotamia (modern Iraq). He was killed by Arabs near Feluja
on 12 August 1920. Aged 40. Buried in BAGHDAD (NORTH GATE) WAR CEMETERY,
Iraq. Plot XIV. Row C. Grave 1.
His
name appears on the C.W.G.C. Register. It is one of those added
later to the Memorial Chapel panels, after their installation. See
also Petersfield War Memorial
From
the Charterhouse Register, Oration Quarter 1893:
Leachman,
Gerard Evelyn. b. 27 July, 1880. (Saunderites); Left O.Q., 1897.-Joined
R. Sussex Regt., 1900; served in S. African War, wounded,* 1899-1902.
G. E. Leachman, Esq., Fairley, Petersfield.
Extract
from Distinguished Service Order 1916-1923, volume 3, page
287:
LEACHMAN,
G. E. (D.S.O. L.G. 2.4.19) (Details, L.G. 10.12.19); b.
27.7.80; 2nd Lt., R. Suss. R.. 20.1.00; Lt. 15.10.02; Capt. 19.3.10;
Major and Bt. Lt.-Col., R. Sussex R., att. Political Dept. (Mesopotamia);
C.I.E.; served Europ. War; Despatches.
Details,
from the London Gazette 10 December 1919:
LEACHMAN,
GERARD EVELYN, C.I.E., Major and Brevet Lieut.-Colonel,
Royal Sussex Regt., attached Political Department (Mesopotamia).
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Huwaish on 28
Oct. 1918, and again at Qaiyarah on 30 Oct. 1918. He displayed marked
courage in personally reconnoitring in his own unarmoured car, under
heavy fire, ground over which the heavier armoured cars could not
move. He then returned to guide them to the attack. The success
attained by these cars during the operations was largely due to
his intimate knowledge of the country and fearless leading over
a trackless desert.
Extract
from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index
1923:
LEACHMAN
Gerard Evelyn, of Fawley Petersfield Hampshire
died 12 August 1920 at Khan Nugta Mesopotamia Administration London
15 February to Mildred Kathleen Elizabeth Leachman spinster. Effects
£5822 4s. 1d.
Former Grant P.R. 29 June 1921.
Extract
Globe - Thursday 19 August 1920, page 3:
COLONEL
SHOT HEAD.
TREACHERY OF SON OF ARAB CHIEF.
CRIME NEAR BAGDAD.
Bombay, Thursday
Colonel
Leachman, of the Royal Sussex Regiment, and political officer
to the Dulaim Division, was treacherously murdered at Kufa Naota,
half-way between and Faluja and Bagdad on August 12.
He
had spent the night with the Chief of Zoba, and the latter’s
son shot him dead while he was motoring in Faluja.
The
body has been recovered, and buried with full military honours.
—Reuter.
*«» Colonel Gerard Evelyn Leachman, C.I E., is the
son of Dr. Leachman, of Fairly, Petersfield. He was 40 years of
age, and has been in the Army since 1900.
He was mentioned in dispatches in the Boer War, and served in
Mesopotamia in the last war.
Col.
Leachman held the Gill Medal, R.G.S., for travels in N.E. Arabia.
Extract
from The Scotsman - Friday 20 August 1920, page 5:
BRITISH
COLONEL MURDERED
ARAB TREACHERY.
Bombay,
August 18.—Colonel Leachman, Royal Sussex Regiment, and Political
Officer to the Dulaim Division, was treacherously murdered by Arabs
at Kufa Naota, half way between Faluja and Baghdad, on August 12.
He had spent the night with the Chief of Zoba. The latter's eon
shot him dead while motoring .—Reuter.
Lieutenant-Colonel Gerard Evelyn Leachman, D.S.O., C.I.E., was a
distinguished officer. He was bom on July 27, 1880 , and was the
son of Dr Leachman, Fairley, Petersfield. He was educated at Charterhouse,
and entered the Army in 1900, and became Captain in 1910, Major
in 1915, and Battalion Lieutenant-Colonel in 1916. He served in
South Africa, 1899-1902, and was mentioned in dispatches, receiving
the Queen's Medal with four clasps and the King's Medal with two
clasps. He was in the European War, in Mesopotamia, 1914-17. He
held the Gill Medal of the Royal Geographical Society for travels
in North-East Arabia. Lieutenant-Colonel Leachman was Assistant
Political Officer at Basra. |
LEADER |
Benjamin
Eastlake |
Captain,
3rd Battalion, Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) attached 2nd
Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment). Killed in
action on the Somme 12 October 1916. Born 17 June 1877. Aged 39.
Son of the late B. W. Leader, R.A., and Mary Eastlake Leader, of
Burrows Cross, Gomshall, Guildford; husband of Isabella Leader (nee
Anderson), of Rosemerrin, Bude, Cornwall. Educated at Charterhouse
and Cambridge. An Artist. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL
MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 5 D and 6 D. See also St
Buryan, Cornwall also Trinity
College, Cambridge University
From
the Charterhouse Register, Oration Quarter 1891:
Leader,
Benjamin Eastlake. b. 17 June, 1877. (Pageites); Left C.Q., 1896.
Trin. Coll., Cambridge.
B. E. Leader, Esq., Gomshall, Guildford
Extract
from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index
1916:
LEADER
Benjamin Eastlake of Rosemerrin Saint Buryan Cornwall
captain 3rd Queen's West Surrey regiment died 12 October 1916
in France on active service Probate London 21
December to William Boyd Anderson writer.
Effects 6219 12S. 10d. Resworn £7053 10s. 4d.
Extract
from De Ruvigny's Roll Of Honour 1914-1918, volume 3,
page 171:
LEADER,
BENJAMIN EASTLAKE, Capt., 3rd (Reserve) Battn. The Queen's
(Royal West Surrey Regt.), eldest s. of Benjamin William
Leader, of Burrows Cross, Gomshall, co. Surrey, R.A.. by his wife,
Mary, dan. of William Eastlake; b. Worcester, 17 June,
1877; educ. Charterhouse; Trinity College, Cambridge, and on leaving
there studied as a Landscape Painter under Sir H. Von Herkomer,
and later at Newlyn; formed part of the Artists' Colony at Lamorna,
near Penzance, being for five years a well-known exhibitor at
the Royal Academy; volunteered his services after the outbreak
of war; was gazetted 2nd Lieut. The West Surrey Reg_ 25 Sept.
1914; promoted Lieut. 20 Nov. following, and Capt. 22 May, 1915;
served with the Expeditionary Force In France and Flanders from
Jan. 1915, and was killed in action at Le Transloy 12 Oct. 1916.
He m. at Glasgow, 8 Sept. 1910, Isabella (1, Grosvenor
Crescent, Glasgow), 3rd dau. of William Boyd Anderson, of Glasgow,
and had two children : Benjamin John, b. 7 June, 1914,
and Alison Mary, b. 1 June, 1916.
Extract
from Evening Mail - Monday 13 November 1916, page 3:
CAPTAIN
BENJAMIN EASTLAKE LEADER, Royal West Surrey Regiment,
killed on October 12, was the eldest son of Mr. B. W. Leader,
R.A., and was 39 years of age. He was educated at Charterhouse
School and Trinity College, Cambridge. He followed his father's
profession and studied at Bushey under Sir H. von Herkomer, and
afterwards at Newlyn. He formed part of the artists' colony at
Lamorna, near Penzance. He married in 1910 Isabella, third daughter
of Mr. W. Boyd Anderson, of Glasgow, and leaves two children.
At the beginning of the war he joined the Royal West Surrey Regiment
and attained the rank of captain. He had been at the front for
nearly two years.
|
LEATHAM,
DSO, MiD |
Bertram
Henry |
Major
Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel, 2nd Battalion, Alexandra Princess
of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment) attached to 2nd Battalion, Wiltshire
Regiment. Killed in action 26 September 1915. Aged 34. Born 2 March
1881. Baptised 2 March 1881 in Heath, Yorkshire. Son of Samuel Gurney
and Annie Gertrude Leatham, of Hemsworth Hall, Wakefield; husband
of Everil G. Leatham, of 30, Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorks. Awarded
the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.), Twice Mentioned in Despatches
(MiD). In the 1891 census he was aged 10, born Wakefield, Yorkshire,
a school boarder, resident Hill Side, Hurtmore, Godalming, Guildford,
Surrey. In the 1911 census he was aged 30, born Heath, Wakefield,
Yorkshire, an Officer in H.M. Army, single, Captain, 'E' Company,
1st Battalion, Alexandra Princess of Wales Own (Yorkshire Regiment),
billeted at British Barracks, Khartoum, Sudan. Buried in VERMELLES
BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot VI. Row D. Grave 13.
From
the Charterhouse Register, Oration Quarter 1894:
Leatham,
Bertram Henry. b. 2 March, 1881. (Saunderites); Football XI, 1897-'98,
'98-'99; Left L.Q., 1899.-Joined Yorkshire Regt., 1900; served in
S. African War with M.I., 1901-'02.
B. H. Leatham, Esq., Hemsworth Hall, Wakefield.
Extract
from Distinguished Service Order 1916-1923, volume 2, page
399:
LEATHAM,
BERTRAM HENRY, Capt., was gazetted to the Yorkshire Regt.
11 Aug. 1900; became Lieutenant 20 April, 1902, and Captain 21
July, 1906, and was Adjutant, Yorkshire Regt., from 16 Jan. 1908.
He served in the European War, and was created a Companion of
the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 23 June, 1915]
"Bertram Henry Leatham, Capt., Alexandra, Princess of Wales's
Own (Yorkshire Regt.). For distinguished service in the field."
Extract
from Yorkshire Evening Post - Friday 01 October 1915,
page 5:
YORKSHIRE
BANKER'S SON KILLED IN ACTION
The
news of Major (Lieut.-CoL. Temp.) Bertram Henry Leatham's death
in action was received in Wakefield with profound regret. The
deceased officer was the fourth son of Mr. Samuel Gurney Leatham,
of Hemsworth Hall, and the firm Messrs. Leatham and Tew (now Messrs.
Barclay, Ltd.). bankers. Wakefield.
Major
Leatham, who leaves a wife and family, went out to the front early
in the year as a captain in the Yorkshire Regiment. He was promoted
Major and had since been appointed Lieutenant Colonel (Temporary)
Commanding the 2nd Wiltshire Regiment. He was 34 years of age.
Mr.
S. G. Leatham has four other sons serving with the Forces—two
in the Navy and two in the Army.
Extract
from Broad Arrow - Friday 15 October 1915, page 27:
Major
Bertram Henry Leatham, D.S.O., Yorkshire Regt., and temporary
commanding 2nd Bn. Wiltshire Regt., who was killed in action on
the 25th-26th ult. in France, was the fourth son of S. G. Leatham,
of Hemsworth Hall. Born in 1881, he joined the Army in 1900, and
was promoted captain in 1906. He was recently promoted.
Extract
from Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Friday
1 October 1915, page 4:
MAJOR
(LIEUT.-COL. Temp.) BERTRAM HENRY LEATHAM,D.S.O., the
fourth son of Mr. Samuel Gurney Leatham, of Hemsworth Hall, is
announced to have been killed in action in France on September
25 or 26. As a captain he went out to Front with Yorkshire Regiment,
was promoted Major, and had since been appointed Lieutenant-Colonel
(temporary) Commanding the 2nd Wiltshire Regiment. He was bom
on March 2, 1881, and married August 27. 1912, Everil Gordon,
younger daughter Canon Robinson, of Bedswonh Rectory.
|
LEGARD |
Geoffrey
Philip |
Lieutenant,
2nd Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action 8 May
1915. Embarked France 18 January 1915. Born 2 June 1893. Birth
registered in the October to December Quarter 1892 in Caistor.
In the 1901 census he is aged 8, the son of Digby C and Eleanor
Legard, born Tealby, Lincolnshire, resident Heighington, Lincolnshire.
In the 1911 census he is aged 18, a boarder, Student for the Army,
born Lincoln, resident School Schedule 40, 10 Eton House, Tonbridge,
Kent. Brother of Lt. R A Legard of St Georges Hill, Bathampton,
Bath; father's address on his medal card is Heighington Hall,
Lincoln. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL,
West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 8 and 12. See also Washingborough
and Heighington War Memorial
Extract
from Charterhouse Register, Oration Quarter 1906:
Legard,
Geoffrey Philip, b. 2 June, 1893: 4 s. of Digby Chares Legard, of
Lincoln; (Gownboys); Left O.Q. 1910.
G.
P. Legard, Esq., Heighington Hall, Lincoln.
Extract
from Hull Daily Mail - Tuesday 1 June 1915, page 4:
Lieutenant Geoffrey Philip Legard, who has been killed in action
in Flanders, at the age of 22, was the son of Mr D. C. Legard,
of Heignington Hall, Lincolnshire, and passed from the Royal Military
College to the Northumberland Fusiliers in January, 1913. He was
posted to the 2nd Battalion at Sheffield, and while in that city
was prominent as a cricketer, playing against Sheffield, Chatsworth
Park, Welbeck, Tickhll, etc. He left for India in September, 1913,
and the following March was sent from Ambala with a detachment
for Jutogh, with Captain Hart, who was killed a few days ago.
The two officers left India for England in November last, and
proceeded from Winchester to France in January.
Extract
from Lincolnshire Chronicle - Saturday 05 June 1915,
page 5:
LIEUT.
G. P. LEGARD
Killed in Action in Flanders.
It
is with regret that have to report the death of another of our
brave young men, in the person of Lieutenant Geoffrey Philip Legard,
of the 2nd Northumberland Fusiliers, and the youngest son of Mr.
and Mrs D. C. Legard, of Heighington Hall, near Lincoln, who was
killed in action in the spring time of his life whilst fighting
for his King and country, on May 8th. The report that he was among
the missing for about three weeks caused a great sensation in
the village of Heighington, but it was only on Saturday that the
worst news was received. Quite a gloom was cast over the whole
the neighbourhood when it became officially known that the missing
lieutenant would never return to his home Thus all hopes were,
after three weeks'suspense, dashed to the ground.
Early
on Sundaymorning the Union Jack in the centre of the village was
again seen flying at halfmast, this being the third time since
the commencement of the war. This stalwart soldier will be greatly
missed, being of a very kindly disposed and generous nature, and
every inch a soldier.
Lieutenant Legard was born in October, 1892, and had joined his
regiment as second-lieutenant in January, 1913, his promotion
to lieutenant being dated September 17th last. He was educated
at Charterhouse and Sandhurst. He joined the 2nd battalion Northumberland
Fusiliers February, 1913, returning with the regiment from India
last December. He was wounded near Ypres last February, and rejoined
his battalion in April, His eldest brother, Captain G. D. Legard,
Royal West Kent Regiment, was killed in action near Neuve Chapelle
last October.
The
deepest sympathv is felt with Mr. and Mrs. Legard and family in
their sad bereavement.
Extract
from Newcastle Journal - Saturday 12 June 1915, page
6:
Lieutenant
Geoffrey Philip Legard, 2nd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
(previously reported missing, now reported killed), was born in
October, 1892 and was gazetted to the Northumberland Fusiliers
in January, 1913. He received promotion in September of last year.

Photograph
Courtesy & Copyright © Hilary Legard 2017
Individual
memorials on exterior of St John the Evangelist Church, Heighington.

To
the memory of Geoffrey Philip Legard. Lieutenant. 2nd Battalion,
Northumberland Fusiliers. Killed in action near Ypres in defence
of his King and Country on 8th May 1915, aged 22.
The eternal God is thy refuge and underneath are the everlasting
arms.
|
LEIGH-PEMBERTON |
Percy |
[Surname sometimes listed as LEIGH-PEMBERTON, other times LEIGH
PEMBERTON or as PEMBERTON] Second Lieutenant, 4th Battalion, Duke
of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). Died of wounds 27 July
1916. Aged 29. Son of Percy and Eleanor Leigh-Pemberton, of 30,
Old Queen St., Westminster, London. In the 1891 census he was aged
4, born London, Middlesex, grandson of Charles L and Margaret L
Pemberton, resident Rectory, Lower Street, Curry Mallet, Langport,
Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 14, born London, resident
Hindhead Road, Godalming, Guildford, Surrey. In the 1911 census
he was aged 24, born 11, Rutland gate, Lodnon S.W., a Land Agent,
son of Percy and Eleanor Leigh Pemkberton, resident 22, Warwick
Square, S.W., St George Hanover Square, London & Middlesex.
Buried in ST. SEVER CEMETERY, ROUEN, Seine-Maritime, France. Officers,
Plot A. Row 5. Grave 7.
Extract
from the Charterhouse Register, Oration Quarter 1900:
Leigh
Pemberton, Percy. b. 6 Sept., 1886. (Hodgsonites); Left L.Q., 1902.
P. Leigh Pemberton, Esq., Woodside, Ashford, Kent.
Extract
from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index
1916:
PEMBERTON
Percy Leigh of Woodside Ashford Kent second lieutenant
4th Middlesex regiment died 27 July 1916 at Rouen in France on
active service Administration (with Will limited) London
24 October to Percy Leigh Pemberton solicitor attorney of Charles
Leigh Pemberton and May Constance Leigh Pemberton. Effects £515
10s. 7d.
|
LELAND |
Walter
Alfred |
Lieutenant,
10th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment attached to 1st Battalion,
Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Killed in action 4 June 1915. Aged 22. Eldest
son of Dr. and Mrs. Alfred B. Leland, of 5, Kensington Court, Kensington,
London. No known grave. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey.
Panel 54 and 218.
Extract
from Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916,
volume 2, page 282:
LIEUTENANT
(temp.) WALTER ALFRED LELAN D, 10th (SERVICE) BATTN. THE BEDFORDSHIRE
REGT., was the eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Leland,
5, Kensington Court, W., and was born on the 3rd March, 1893.
He was educated at Charterhouse, and gained several cups at Risley
in shooting competitions for the school. In 1912 he went to Australia,
where he was employed in business, but returned to England on the
outbreak of war, and was given a commission as Temporary Second
Lieutenant in the New Army in November, 1914. In April, 1915, he
was promoted Temporary Lieutenant, and left for Gallipoli Peninsula
in May, attached to the Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Lieutenant Leland
was at Gabà Tepè only four days. On the day after
his arrival he was ordered to advance up the Nullah at the head
of his section. On turning a bend they cut through wire entanglements
and came on hidden Turkish guns, the fire from which killed almost
the entire section, Lieutenant Leland falling with the rest. Only
a few survived the action, and the trench which they were seeking
was not taken until three weeks afterwards. His body was recovered
and buried at Gallipoli.
Lieutenant Leland was very musical, and the writing of music and
verse were his principal hobbies.
Extract
from Gravesend & Northfleet Standard - Friday 18 June
1915, page 4:
DEATHS
LELAND.—Killed
in action, on June, 4th, at the Dardanelles, Lieut. Walter Alfred
Leland, aged 22 years, 10th Bat.Leland, 5, Bedfordshire Regiment,
attached Dublin Fusiliers, eldestson of Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Kensington-court,
W.
Extract
from Birmingham Daily Post - Tuesday 29 June 1915, page
4:
KILLED.
LELAND,
Lieut. W. A., 10th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment.
[Lieutenant
Walter Alfred Leland was twenty-two years of age. and the eldest
son of Dr. Alfred and Mrs. Leyand, 5, Kensington Court, London.
He received his commission in November last, and was only recently
promoted.) |
LIGHTBODY |
Wilfrid
Petre |
Lieutenant, "C" Company, 9th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment.
Missing at Hulluch Quarries, believed killed in action, 26 September
1915. Aged 22. Son of Alfred William and Ethel Petre Newport Lightbody,
of Holmwood, West Byfleet, Surrey. In the 1901 census he was aged
8, born Middlesex, a scholar, pupil at Mary E Speare's school, resident
5, Mount Ararat Road, Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey. In
the 1911 census he was aged 18, born Molesey, Middlesex, a school
boarder, resident Charterhouse Godalming, Godalming Rural Detached,
Surrey. No known grave. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais,
France. Panel 30 and 31. Also commemorated in St Marys Church, Oatlands
Park, Surrey and Trinity
College, Cambridge and Oatlands Park - WW1 Shrine, Oatlands
Park Surrey.
Extract
from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index
1916:
LIGHTBODY
Wilfrid Petre of Penryn Castle-road Oatlands Weybridge
Surrey died 26 September 1915 in France on active
service Probate London 18 August to Ethel Petre
Lightbody (wife of Alfred William Lightbody). Effects £680
2s. 11d.
Extract
from Surrey Advertiser - Saturday 18 December 1915, page
11:
Previously
reported missing, now reported killed.
Lightbody,
Lieut. W.P., 9th Norfolks.
Lieut.
Lightbody, who is reported to have been killed near Hulloch on
September 26th, was the elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred W. Lightbody,
Penryn, Oatlands Park, Weymouth.
|
LIPSCOMB |
Eric
Lancelot |
[Listed
as LIPSCOMBE in some sources] Lieutenant, 3rd Battalion, Princess
Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment). Killed in action
at Fromelles 9 May 1915. Born 26 August 1893. Baptised 15 November
1893 in St. Albans, Hertfordshire. Son of Lancelot Charles Lidunuque
and Amy Florence Lipscomb. In the 1901 census he was aged 7, born
St Albans, Hertfordshire, son of Amy F Lipscombe (a widow)(sic),
resident The Gate House, 6, Mountlands, Taunton St Mary Magdalen
Within, Taunton, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born
St. Albans, hertfordshire, at school, son of Amy Florence Lipscomb
(a widow), resident Mount Street, Guildford, Surrey. Matriculated
1912. Oriel College, Oxford University. Member of University OTC
prior to 1915. Enlisted 15 August 1914. No known grave. Commemorated
on PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL, Hainaut, Belgium. Panel 7 and 8. Also listed
on Oriel College WW1 Memorial, Oxford University.
Extract
from Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916,
volume 2, page 286:
LIEUTENANT
ERIC LANCELOT LIPSCOMB, 3rd (RESERVE) attd. 2nd BATTN. PRINCESS
CHARLOTTE OF WALES'S (ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGT.), was officially
reported as "missing, believed killed," after the attack
at Fromelles on the 9th May, 1915. He was wounded and carried to
a German sap trench, and had to be left there, and, as no further
news has been received, it must, unfortunately, be assumed that
he succumbed to his wounds.
He was the only son of the late Lancelot C. L. Lipscomb, barrister-at-law,
Middle Temple, and of Mrs. Lipscomb, The Hill, Totteridge, and was
born at St. Albans, Herts, on the 26th August, 1893. He was educated
at Naish House, Burnham, Somerset, and at Charterhouse, afterwards
entering Oriel College, Oxford. He was in the O.T.C. for seven years.
At Oxford he won the Challenge cup for sailing in Oxford v. Cambridge,
and was also in the second rowing Eight of his College.
He was about to complete his course at Oxford, in preparation for
entering the legal profession, when the war broke out, but he was
gazetted 2nd Lieutenant in the 3rd Royal Berks Regiment on the 15th
August, 1914, and was promoted Lieutenant in March, 1915. He trained
at Cosham and Southsea, and in March was sent to France, where he
was attached to the 2nd Battalion of his regiment for active service,
and was serving with it when he was killed.
Extract
from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index
1919:
LIPSCOMB
Eric Lancelot of Oriel College Oxford a lieutenant
2nd battalion Royal Berkshire regiment died 9 May 1915 in France
Administration (with Will) London 13 August to
Amy Florence Lipscomb widow. Effects £468 8s. 1d.
Extract
from Reading Mercury - Saturday 18 December 1915, page
7:
ROLL OF HONOUR.
Killed Action.
LIPSCOMB.
—Missing, believed killed in action, on the 9th May, 1915,
at Fremelles. Lieut. Eric Lancelot Lipscomb, 3rd, attached 2nd,
Royal Berks Regiment, only and deeply-loved son of Mrs. Lipscomb,
The Hill, Totteridge, Herts, and of the late Lancelot C. d’A.
Lipscomb, barrister-at-law, Middle Temple, and beloved brother of
Violet Russell, aged 21. |
LIVESEY |
Alan
George Hilton |
Second
Lieutenant, 3rd Battalion attached 1st Battalion, The Loyal North
Lancashire Regiment. Killed in action 25 September 1915. Aged 26.
Son of Frank and Georgiana F. Livesey, of "Broadparks,"
Pinhoe, Exeter. In the 1911 census he was aged 21, born Streatham,
Surrey, a Stuident, visiting at Castle and Ball Hotel 117, High
Street, Marlborough, St Peter and St Paul, Wiltshire. Confirmed
as Second Lieutenant from 14 July 1915, Probationtionary staus removed
[London Gazette 13 July 1915, page 6845]. Buried in ST. MARY'S A.D.S.
CEMETERY, HAISNES, Pas de Calais, France. Grave lost. Special memorial
Row A. Grave 9. Also listed on the Solicitors and Articled Clerks
World War 1 Memorial, Holborn, London.
Extract
from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index
1915:
LIVESEY
Alan George Hilton of Buckland Corner Reigate Surrey second
lieutenant 3rd battalion Loyal Lancashire regiment died 25 September
1915 between Hullach and Loos France Probate London 9
December to Mary Gertrude Livesey spinster. Effects £12194
11s. 5d.
Extract
from Surrey Mirror - Friday 8 October 1915, page 1, and
Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser - Saturday 9 October
1915, page 1:
LIVESEY.—Killed in action, in France. September 26th-27th.
Alan George Hilton Livesey, Second Lieut. 3rd Batt. (attached 1st
Batt.) Loyal North Lancs. Regiment, beloved younger son of the late
Frank Livesey M.I.C.E., and of Mrs. Livesey, Buckland Corner, near
Reigate.
Extract
from Surrey Mirror - Tuesday 28 December 1915, page 3 and
Friday 31 December 1915, page 7:
Sec.-Lieut.
Alan George Hilton Livesey, 3rd (attached 1st) Batt. Loyal North
Lancs. Regt. (Sept. 26-27). Younger son of the late Mr. Frank Livesev,
M.1.C.E., and Mrs. Livesey, Buckland Corner, near Reigate. |
LLOYD |
Lewis
John Bucknall |
[Listed
as Lewis John Bevenall LLOYD on CWGC and SDGW and some other military
papers] Lieutenant, 9th Battalion, King's (Shropshire Light Infantry).
Killed in action 25 April 1915. Born 19 September 1886. Height 5
feet 7½ inches. Son of John Bucknall and Adela Maud Lloyd,
of Dorrington Grove, Shrewsbury. Educated Charterhouse. In the 1891
census he was aged 4, born United States, grandson of Thomas Bucknall
Lloyd (a widoer) resident The Rectory, Standford, Edgmond, Newport,
Shropshire. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL,
West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 47 and 49. Also commemorated in
St Marys Church, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
From
the Charterhouse Register, Oration Quarter 1900:
Lloyd,
Lewis John Bucknall b. 19 Sept., 1886. (Gownboys).
L. J. B. Lloyd, Candover House, Shrewsbury.
Extract
from De Ruvigny's Roll Of Honour 1914-1918, volume 1, page
228:
LLOYD,
LEWIS JOHN BUCKNALL,
Lieut., Acting Capt., 2nd Battn. King's Shrophire L.I., only s.
of John Bucknall Lloyd, of Dorrington Grove, Shrewsbury, J.P., by
his wife, Adela Maud, dau. of the late Percival Spearman Wilkinson,
of Mount Oswald, Durham, J.P.; b. Toronto, Kansas, U.S.A.,
19 Sept. 1886; educ. Charterhouse and the Royal Military College,
Sandhurst; gazetted 2nd Lieut. in the 1st Battn. Shropshire L.I.,
9 Oct. 1907,
and promoted Lieut., 24 July, 1912; transferred to the 2nd Battn.
in 1912 and served with it at Trimulgherry, Secunderabad, India,
returning to England in Nov. 1914; went to France, 19 Dec. 1914,
and from early in March 1915, was acting Capt., and was killed in
action during the Second Battle of Ypres 28 April 1915, while leading
an attack on a German trench near Zillebeke; unm. He was
last seen
wounded and leaning against the wire of the German trench he was
charging. Burled near Zillebeke.
Extract
from Birmingham Daily Post - Saturday 08 May 1915, page
5:
SHREWSBURY
OFFICER BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN KILLED.
Lieutenant
Lewis John Bucknall Lloyd. 2nd Battalion the King’s Shropshire
Light Infantry, who is believed to have been killed, was the only
son of Mr. John Bucknall Lloyd., Dorrington Grove, Shrewsbury. He
returned from India with the 2nd Shropshires when that regiment
went to the front. Lieutenant-Colonel Bridgford, commanding the
battalion, has written to Mr. J. B. Lloyd that he is afraid Lieutenant
Lloyd was killed when gallantly leading his company. He was seen
to be hit and leaning against the wire of the German trench he was
charging. There was a faint hope that, if only wounded, he might
be prisoner with the Germans. Lieutenant Lloyd was born in September,
1886, receivcd his commission in October, 1907, and was promoted
in July, 1912, |
LONGWORTH-DAMES |
Thomas
Dudley |
Lieutenant,
6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons. Died 28 November 1919. Born 28 April
1897. Son of Thomas Mansel and Mabel Elizabeth Palmer Longworth-Dames.
In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born Edenderry, a pupil at Arnold
House, Llanddulas Abergale, Llanddulas, Denbighshire, Wales. Alternative
Commemoration - buried in Ballyburley Church of Ireland Churchyard,
Co. Offaly. Commemorated on GRANGEGORMAN MEMORIAL, Republic of Ireland.
Panel 2 (Screen Wall).
Extract
from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index
1920:
LONGWORTH-DAMES
Thomas Dudley of Greenhill Edenderry King's County
lieutenant 6th Inniskilling Dragoons died 28 November 1919 at Rahan
Edenderry Probate Dublin to Charles Nugent Palmer
esquire. Effects £492 12s. 8d. in England. Sealed London
27 May. |
LOVELL |
John
Anthony |
Second
Lieutenant, "B" Squadron, 2nd Life Guards. Killed in action
22 January 1916. Born 20 June 1886. Aged 29. Son of John Cary Lovell
and Mildred Alice Lovell, of "St. Ronans," 132, Tulse
Hill, London. In the 1901 census he was aged 14, born Tulse Hill,
London, a school boarder, resident Charterhouse Block, Godalming
Rural, Guildford, Surrey. Buried in VERMELLES BRITISH CEMETERY,
Pas de Calais, France. Plot VI. Row C. Grave 33.
From
the Charterhouse Register, Oration Quarter 1899:
Lovell,
John Anthony. b. 20 June, 1886. (Gownboys). J.
A. Lovell, St. Ronan's, Tulse Hill, S.W.
Extract
from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index
1916:
LOVELL
John Anthony of St. Ronans Tulse Hill Surrey lieutenant
2nd battalion Life Guards died 22 January 1916 in France on active
service Administration London 24 October to John
Cary Lovell merchant.
Effects £316 4s. 1d. |
LOVELL |
John
Cuthbert |
Lieutenant,
10th Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). Killed in action
1 August 1917. Aged 20. Son of William George and Kate Lovell, of
144, Tulse Hill, Surrey. In the 1901 census he was aged 4, born
Tulse Hill, Surrey, son of William and Kate Lovell, resident 144,
Tulse Hill, Lambeth, London & Surrey. In the 1911 census he
was aged 14, born London S.W., a school boarder, resident Hogsoniter,
Godalming, Surrey. Buried in BRANDHOEK NEW MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen,
Belgium. Plot II. Row E. Grave 3.
Extract
from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index
1917:
LOVELL
John Cuthbert of 144 Tulse-hill Surrey died 1 August
1917 in France Administration London 17 November
to William George Lovell merchant.
Effects £106 12s. 5d. |
LOWRY
COLE, DSO, CB, MiD |
Arthur
Willougby George |
Brigadier
General. Born 29 November 1860 in Wimbledon, Surrey, son of Col.
Arthur Lowry Cole, C.B. and Elizabeth Frances Lowry Cole; husband
of Marion Lowry Cole, of Elm House, Lelant, Cornwall. Baptised
29 January 1861 in Wimbledon, St Mary, Surrey. He was at Charterhouse
[B then G] 1875 - 1876. Hieght 5 feet 9½ inches. In 1880
he was commissioned into the 23rd Foot (Royal Welch Fusiliers)
he then pursued a regular army career. He served in the Burma,
West African, and South African campaigns, then in Africa and
India. He spoke French, German and Hindustani. Passed Staff Collge
1898. Served as Adjutant, 1st Battalion, from 23 April 1894 to
1 March 1898. Promoted Captain into 5th Lancers 21 August 1889,
Major 1893, Lieutenant-C olonel 1902. In the Great War he commanded
25th Infantry Brigade. He was twice mentioned in despatches (MiD),
awarded the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) and appointed
Companion of the Bath (C.B.). He was killed in action at the Battle
of Aubers Ridge on 9 May 1915. Shortly after the initial infantry
assault he went forward to assess the situation, found all in
chaos, stood up on the trench parapet to try to restore order
and was cut down by machine-gun fire. His grave is at Le Trou
Aid Post Cemetery, Fleurbaix, Pas de Calais, France. Row E. Grave
22. Will handled by British India Office Wills & Probate 1915.
Extract
from Distinguished Service Order 1886-1915, volume 2,
page 280:
COLE,
ARTHUR WILLOUGHBY GEORGE LOWRY, Major and Brevet Lieut.-Colonel,
was born 29 Nov. 1860, eldest son of the late Colonel A. L. Cole.
He became a Second Lieutenant, 23rd Foot, 11 Aug. 1880, and Lieutenant,
Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 1 July, 1881. He served with the Burmese
Expedition, 1885-37 (Despatches [London Gazette, 2 Sept. 1887];
Medal with clasp). He became Captain 22 Jan. 1890, and was Adjutant,
Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 23 April, 1894, to 30 Jan. 1898. Capt.
Cole served in West Africa, 1897-98 (Borgu Medal with clasp).
From 31 Jan. 1898, to 15 Feb. 1901, he was employed with the West
African Frontier Force; was promoted Major 11 Jan. 1899. He served
in West Africa (Northern Nigeria), 1900 (severely wounded); Munshi
Expedition (in command), and Kaduna Expedition (Despatches [London
Gazette, 16 April, 1901]; Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel 29 Nov. 1902;
clasp). Again in West Africa (Northern Nigeria), 1900, with the
Expedition against Chief of Tawari: in command (Despatches [London
Gazette, 18 April, 1902]; Medal with clasp). He served in the
South African War, 1901-2; commanded Depot Battn., Green Point;
in command of 17th Mounted Infantry Mixed Column; afterwards Commandant,
Vryburg Sub-District (Despatches [London Gazette, 29 July, 1902];
Queen's Medal with five clasps). He was created a Companion of
the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 31 Oct. 1902]
: " Arthur Willoughby George Lowry Cole, Major and Brevet
Lieut.-Colonel, The Royal Welsh Fusiliers. In recognition of services
during the operations in South Africa." From 12 July to 6
Nov. 1903, he held a temporary appointment as A.A.G. in India,
and was promoted Lieutenant-Colonel 24 Sept. 1904. He was again
employed with the West African Frontier Force from 24 Sept. 1904,
to 24 Sept. 1907; was given the Brevet of Colonel 27 Oct. 1905;
was in command of the Sokoto Expedition in 1906, for which he
was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 2 July, 1907], and
was created a C.B., 1907 (Medal and clasp). He was made Colonel
25 Sept. 1907, and on 29 Oct. 1907, became A.A.G., G.S.O.1, Peshawar
Division, India. In 1912 he was appointed to the charge of Administration,
Northern Command. He served in the European War, and died of wounds
received in action in May, 1915. Brigadier-General A. W. G. L.
Cole married, in 1908, Marion Gertrude, widow of Lieut.-Colonel
C. H. Thorold.
Extract
from Surrey Mirror -Dundee Evening Telegraph - Monday
17 May 1915, page 4:
Brigadier-General
Lowry Cole.
Brigadier-General
A. W. G. Cole, C.B., D.S.O., who has died of wounds, was the eldest
son of the late Colonel A. L. Cole, C.B., and was born in 1860.
He entered the army in 1880, being gazetted to the Royal Welsh
Fusiliers. He served in Burmah (1885-7), North Nigeria (1900).
South Africa (1901-2), being mentioned in despatches and awarded
the D.S.O., and in the Sokoto Expedition (1906). for which he
was appointed Commander of the Bath. Brigadier-General Lowry Cole
was in charge of administration in the Northern Command for 1912.
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LOWRY,
MC |
Sidney
Henry |
Captain,
Hertfordshire Regiment. Died 31st July 1917. Aged 29. Son of Henry
and Alice Lowry, of Stevenage, Herts. Awarded the Military Cross
(M.C.). In the 1891 census he was aged 2, born London, Middlesex,
son of Henry and Alice Lowry, resident Pandora Road, Hampstead,
London & Middlesex. In the 1901 census he was aged 12, born
Hampstead, London, a schoole boarder, resident School, Northow Place,
Northaw, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged
22, born Hampstead, London, a Clerk in stock exchange, son of Henry
and Alice Lowry, resident 20, Baldock Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper,
West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 54 and 56. Member of the Exchange.
See also London Stock Exchange
War Memorial and Stevenage
War Memorial
Extract
from London Gazette 27 October 1914, page 29.
Private
Sidney Henry Lowry, from the Inns of Court Officers Training Corps,
to be Captain (temporary). Dated 28th October, 1914.
Extract
from the Stock Exchange Memorial Book:
CAPTAIN
SIDNEY HENRY LOWRY,
M.C., Hertfordshire Regiment, was the son of Henry Lowry and was
born in 1888. He was educated at Charterhouse and Pembroke College,
Cambridge. He became a member of the Stock Exchange in 1913 and
a partner in his father's firm, Lowry Bros., about the same time.
He had been a member of his school Cadet Corps and the Cambridge
O.T.C. and on the outbreak of war went into training with the Inns
of Court O.T.C. He was given his captaincy in the Hertfordshire
Regiment in November 1914 and went to the Front in the following
January. For some time his Regiment was brigaded with the Brigade
of Guards. He served with his Regiment in France for over two years,
during which time he saw much heavy fighting and gained the Military
Cross. During the spring of 1917 he went through a training course
at Aldershot and was recommended for the post of Second in Command
of a battalion.
Returning to the front soon afterwards, he was killed at the Battle
of St. Julien on 31 July 1917, an action in which the Hertfordshire
Regiment gained great distinction.
His Commanding Officer wrote: “Your son was killed in action,
whilst gallantly leading his company against the final objective.
I don't think a better officer or more gallant man is serving in
the army. It is not only as a splendid officer but as a friend that
we, who had the privilege of knowing him intimately, will always
remember him."
Extract
from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index
1917:
LOWRY
Sidney Henry of Northwood Stevenage Hertfordshire
captain His Majesty's Army died 31 July 1917 in France
Administration London 22 October to Henry Lowry
stock and share dealer. Effects £5405 10s. 10d
Further grant 30 August 1945.
Extract
from Hertford Mercury and Reformer - Saturday 18 August
1917, page 4, and Hertford Mercury and Reformer - Saturday
25 August 1917, page 4:
CAPT.
S. H. LOWRY
Captain
Sidney Henry Lowry, M.C., was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Lowry, of Northwood, Stevenage, Herts. He was educated at Northaw
Palce, Potters Bar, Charterhouse, and Pembroke College, Cambridge.
Immediately after the declaration of war he joined the Inns of Court
O.T.C., and received a commission in the Hertfordshire Regiment
in September, 1914, and was gazetted captain in November, 1914.
He proceeded to the Front in January, 1915, and was on active service
there continuously, with the exception of brief leave at home, until
he fell. He was awarded the Military Cross in the spring of this
year. A brother officer writes: "Your son was killed in action
on July 31, whilst leading his company to their final objective.
His death was instantaneous. ... His men loved him." |
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