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HADOW |
Arthur de Salis |
Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1915: HADOW
Arthur de Sails of Halton Park Camp Buckinghamshire
died 26 September 1915 in France killed in action Probate London
1 December to Maud Minnie Hadow widow and Jeffrey Charles St. Quintin
solicitor. Extract from Truth - Wednesday 13 October 1915, page 6-7: Colonel Arthur de Salis Hadow, who was killed in France on September 26, joined the Yorkshire Regiment in 1878, and reached the rank of lieutenant-colonel in 1906, being then given command of the 2nd Battalion for four years, after which he retired on his pension in 1910. Though over the age of fifty-five when war was declared, he offered his services, and was selected to command the 10th (Service) Battalion of his old regiment, which he took to France at the beginning of last month. A keen soldier and able commanding officer, he never had the good luck to see any active service till the present war, when he fell at the head of his men as he was leading them in a charge. His elder son, Lieutenant G. F. Hadow. who was in the 2nd Battalion of the Yorkshire Regimkent, was killed near Givenchy last year. |
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HALLIDAY |
John Alexander aka Alec |
Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll Of Honour 1914-1918, volume 1, page 169: HALLIDAY, JOHN ALEXANDER, Capt., 11th Hussars, eldest s. of the late John Halliday, of Chicklade House, co. Wilts (d. 13 Feb. 1915), by his wife, Maria (d. 25 Feb. 1916), dau. of Richard Brown, of Ebbw Vale, Monmouth; b. 10 April, 1875; educ. Harrow and Trinity College, Cambridge; was gazetted 2nd Lieut. from Militia to the 11th Hussars, then in India, 5 Jan. 1898, and promoted Lieut. 3 March, 1900, and Capt. 18 March, 1905; served in the South African War on the Staff as Special Service Officer, 25 July to 22 Aug. 1901, and as Signalling Officer, 23 Aug. 1901 to 14 June, 1902 (Queen's Medal with five clasps); was Adjutant 11th Hussars, and afterwards of the Leicestershire Yeomanry; went to France with the Expeditionary Force, 15 Aug. 1914; served through the retreat from Mons, the Battle of the Marne. the 1st Battle of Ypres, &c., and died in the Duchess of Westminster's Hospital at Le Touquet, 13 Nov. 1914, of wounds received in action at Messines, 31 Oct. previously; unm. Capt. Halliday was a good all-round athlete. and was in both cricket and football elevens at Harrow; capt. of the Gymnasium eight; champion heavy weight boxer for the Public Schools Competition at Aldershot, 1894, and threw the hammer for Cambridge in the University Sports, 1896-7. He was well known in the hunting-field in Ireland and South Wiltshire. Extract from The Bond of Sacrifice Volume 1, page 166:
Captain Halliday joined the 11th Hussars in March, 1898, becoming Lieutenant in March, 1900, and obtaining his troop in March, 1903. He took part in the South African War in 1901 on special service, and afterwards on the Staff, as signalling officer. He was present at operations in the Transvaal, Orange River and Cape Colonies, receiving the Queen's medal with five clasps. From April, 1908, to February, 1911, he was Adjutant of his Regiment, and from March, 1911, to February, 1914, Adjutant of the Leicestershire Yeomanry. In the Great War he was with his Regiment during the retirement from Mons, and was fatally wounded at Messines on the 31st October. dying from the effects in the Duchess of Westminster's Hospital at Le Touquet on the 13th November, 1914. Captain Halliday, who was a member of the Cavalry Club and of the M.C.C. and I Zingari, was well known in the hunting field in Ireland, where he hunted for twelve consecutive seasons. Extract from Wiltshire Times and Trowbridge Advertiser - Saturday 21 November 1914, page 4: Capt. Halliday Dies of Wounds. Captain John Alexander Halliday (Alec). 11th Hussars, who died in the Duchess of Westminster's Hospital, Touquet, on November 18th. from wounds received in action at Messines on October 31st, was the eldest son of Mr. John Halliday, of Chicklade House, Wilts. Born on April 10th, 1875, and educated at Harrow and Trinity College, Cambridge, he was good all-round athlete. He was in both cricket and football elevens at school, champion heavy-weight boxer at the Public Schools competition, Aldershot, 1894, and threw the hammer for Cambridge in the University sports, 1896-97. He joined the 11th Hussars in 1898, served in India, and on special service in the South African War (medal). He obtained his captaincy in 1905, and was adjutant to the Leicestershire Yeomanry for three years. He went out with the Expeditionary Force at the beginning of the war, and fought all through the retreat from Mons. He was well known in the hunting field in Ireland and South Wilts. Extract from Broad Arrow - Friday 20 November 1914, page 29: Capt. John Alexander Halliday, 11th Hussars, who died in the Duchess of Westminster's Hospital, Le Touquet, on the 13th inst., from wounds received in action at Messines on the 31st ult., was the eldest son of Mr. John Halliday, of Cricklade House, Wilts. Born in 1875, and educated at Harrow and Trinity College, Cambridge, he joined the Line from the Militia in 1898, and was promoted captain in 1905. He was engaged on special service during the South African War of 1899-1902. |
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HAMILTON, C.B., C.V.O., D.S.O. |
Hubert Ion Wetherall |
Extract from The Bond of Sacrifice Volume 1: MAJOR-GENERAL HUBERT ION WETHERALL HAMILTON, C.V.O., G.B., D.S.O., p.s.c., who was killed in action on the 14th October, 1914, and who, when the Great War broke out, was commanding the IIIrd Division Field Troops (Regular) at Bulford, was the third son of Major-General Henry Meade Hamilton, and a brother of General Sir Bruce Hamilton, K.C.B., K.C.V.O. He was born on the 27th June, 1861, and entered the 2nd Foot (now the Royal West Surrey Regiment) in 1880, and was Adjutant of his battalion from 1886 to 1890. Major-General Hamilton, who was a Staff College graduate, had seen much active service, and held several Staff appointments. He served in the Burmese Expedition, 1886-88, receiving the medal with two clasps. He was A.D.C. from 1896-97 to the Major-General, 3rd Infantry Brigade, Aldershot, and to the Lieutenant-General, Infantry Division, South Africa, from 1899-1900. He was with the Nile Expeditions of 1897 and 1898, including the Battles of Atbara and Khartoum, for the first of which he received the Egyptian medal with clasp, and for the second was mentioned twice in Despatches, and had two additional clasps. From 1897-9 he was employed with the Egyptian Army, in the latter year as D.A.G. in operations in the first advance against the Khalif a, receiving the D.S.O. and an additional clasp to his Egyptian medal. He was on the Staff as D.A.A.G., A.A.G., and Military Secretary to the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief the Forces in South Africa from January, 1900, to June 1902, during the South African War, being present at operations in the Orange Free State, including operations at Paardeberg, in the Transvaal, including actions near Johannesburg and Pretoria; at further operations in the Transvaal, Orange River Colony, Cape Colony, and on the Zululand frontier of Natal. He was mentioned three times in Despatches and promoted to a half-pay Lieutenant-Colonelcy. He also received the Queen's medal with four clasps and the King's medal with two clasps. During the year 1902 he was employed specially at the headquarters of the Army, and as Military Secretary to the Commander-in-Chief, East Indies. In June of the same year he was appointed A.D.C. to the King. From 1906-09 he served as Brigadier-General 7th Brigade, Southern Command, and Major-General on the General Staff in the Mediterranean. In January, 1911, he was appointed G.O.C., North Midland Division, Northern Command, and in June, 1914, to the command at Bulford. In the Great War Major-General Hamilton commanded a Division. The following account of his death was published in "The Times" as given by a distinguished officer and personal friend: “General Hamilton was standing with a group of others in a covered place when a shell burst about one hundred yards off, and he was hit on the temple by a bullet and killed on the spot. No one else was touched. It was a fine death,” adds the writer, “but I know how he would feel that he was taken before his work was done. All day we could not get near the place where he was lying owing to heavy shell fire, but at dusk we went out and carried him to a little church near by. Just as we got there the attack began violently, so that we could not hear the Chaplain's voice for musketry and pom-pom fire close by. Flashes from the guns lit us up now and then, but no other light than a tiny torch for the parson to see to read by. He was doing so splendidly that it was cruel luck that he should have been the one taken out of the group.” Major-General Hamilton was mentioned in Sir John French's Despatch of the 14th January, 1915. A brass tablet to his memory is placed in the chancel of St. Peter's Church, Marchington, Uttoxeter. Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll Of Honour 1914-1918: HAMILTON, HUBERT ION WETHERALL, C.V.O., C.B., D.S.O., Major-General, Commanding the 3rd Division Field Troops, 3rd s. of Major-General Henry Meade Hamilton; b. 27 June, 1880; gazetted 2nd Lieut. 2nd Foot (now the Royal West Surrey Regt.) 11 Aug. 1880: promoted Lieut. 1 July, 1881, Capt. 8 Dec. 1890, Major 20 July, 1898, Lieut.-Col. 29 Nov. 1900, Brevet Col. 26 June, 1902, Col. 28 Nov. following, and Major-General 23 June, 1909; served (1) in the Burmese Expedition 1886-88 (Medal with two clasps): (2) in the Nile Expedition 1897 (Egyptian Medal with clasp); (3) in the Nile Expedition 1898 (mentioned in Despatches [London Gazettes. 24 May, and 30 Sept. 1898]; two clasps to Egyptian Medal; Medal and D.S.O.); (4) in the, Nile Expedition 1899 (clasp to Egyptian Medal); (5) in the South African War 1899-1902 (mentioned in Despatches [London Gazettes, 8 Feb. and 16 April, 1901, and 29 July, 1902]; promoted Lieut.-Col. half-pay; A.D.C. to the King with brevet of Col.; Queen's Medal with four clasps and Ring's Medal with two clasps). From 31 Jan. 1906, to 11 Oct. 1908, he was Brigadier-General, 7th Brigade, Southern Command, and from 12 Oct. 1908, to 31 July, 1909, was Major-General on the General Staff in the Mediterranean, being appointed G.O.C. North Midland Division, Northern Command, 7 Jan. 1911, and to the command at Bulford in June, 1914; served (6) with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders, where he commanded a Division, and was killed in action 14 Oct. 1914. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 17 Feb. 1915] by F.M. Sir John (now Lord) French, for gallant and distinguished service in the field. Extract from Distinguished Service Order 1886-1915 published by Naval & Military Press: HAMILTON, HUBERT ION WETHERALL, Major, was born 27 June, 1861; entered the Queen's Regt. in 1880; was Adjutant, 1886-90; served in the Burmese Expedition, 1886-88; received Medal with two clasps. He served in the Nile Expedition of 1897, and received Egyptian Medal with clasp; in the Expedition of 1898, and was present at the Battles of the Atbara and Khartoum; mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 24 May and 80 Sept. 1898]; received two clasps to Egyptian Medal, and also Medal; was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 15 Nov. 1898]; "Hubert Ion Wetherall Hamilton, Major, Royal West Surrey Regt. In recognition of services in Egypt and the Sudan, including, the Battles of Atbara and Khartoum." The Insignia were sent to G.O.C., Egypt, 9 Dec. 1898, and presented by the Duke of Connaught at Omdurman 19 Feb. 1899). Capt. Hamilton was promoted Major in 1898; served in the Nile Expedition, 1899, as D.A.G.; in operations in first advance against Khalifa, and received a clasp to the Egyptian Medal. He served in South Africa, 1899-1902, as D.A.A.G., during operations in the Orange Free State, Feb. to May, 1900, including operations at Paardeberg (17 to 26 Feb.); during operations in the Transvaal in May and June, 1900, including actions near Johannesburg and Pretoria; during operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29 Nov. 1900; during operations in the Transvaal, west of Pretoria, July to 29 Nov. 1900; in the operations in Orange River Colony, May to 29 Nov. 1900; during operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1899-1900; operations in the Transvaal, Orange River Colony; on the Zululand Frontier of Natal and in Cape Colony 30 Nov 1900, to 31 May, 1902; mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 8 Feb. and 16 April, 1901, and 29 July, 1902]. Promoted Lieutenant-Colonel (half-pay); A.D.C. to the King with Brevet of Colonel. He received the Queen's Medal with four clasps, and the King's Medal with two clasps; A.A.G., Army Headquarters, South Africa, in 1900. From 1900 to 1902 he was Military Secretary to General Lord Kitchener, Commander-in-Chief, South Africa. He was Military Secretary to General Lord Kitchener, Commander-in-Chief, India, 1902-5; was created a C.B. in 1906; commanded the 7th Brigade, 1906-8; became Major-General, General Staff, Mediterranean Command, 1908-9; was created a C.V.O. in 1909, and a K.C.B. in 1914. Sir Hubert Hamilton was killed in action 14 Oct. 1914, at La Couture, France. Lord Ernest Hamilton, in "The First Seven Divisions" (page 146), says; "Sir Hubert Hamilton, the Divisional General, . . . came along on foot to inspect the trenches, disregarding warnings as to the great danger he was running. He proceeded on foot down the Richebourg Road, which was swept by shell fire, in company with Capt. Strutt, commanding the Royal Scots, and was almost immediately killed by a shell, Capt. Strutt, being at the same time rendered unconscious. The General's A.D.C. Capt. Thorp, ran forward and knelt by Sir Hubert's body, trying to screen it from the shells which were now falling thickly on the road. Capt. Strutt shortly afterwards recovered consciousness, but was almost immediately wounded by another shell, and the command of the Royal Scots devolved upon Lieut. Cazenove." An obituary notice of General Hamilton appeared in the "Times" of 19 Oct. 1914. |
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HAMMANS |
Arthur William |
Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1916: HAMMANS Arthur William of Olde Farm House Goring-on-Thames Oxfordshire died 13 June 1916 at 32 Bletchley-road Fenny Stratford Buckinghamshire Probate London 26 August to Frederick Beaumont Morgan and James Murray Atkins solicitors. Effects £1906 3s. 11d. Extract from Newcastle Journal - Thursday 15 June 1916, page 8: FALLEN
OFFICERS. Major Arthur William Hammans, late 32nd (Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry), who died on Tuesday, was recruiting officer for Bletchlev district. He had retired from the Army more than 20 years ago, but was given re-employment on home service for recruiting. Major Hammans, who was on the active list of officers from 1866 until 1894, fought, in the Burma War of 1892-3. and was decorated with the Burma medal and clasp. |
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HANBURY |
Evan Robert |
Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1920: HANBURY Evan Robert of 57 Draycott-place Chelsea Middlesex died 24 March 1918 in France Probate London 9 January to Sophia Olave Murray Graham (wife of Andrew John Graham Murray Graham) and John Mackenzie Hanbury chairman. Effects £19926 15s. 3d. Extract from Westminster Gazette - Monday 11 August 1913, page 5: THE WEEK'S WEDDINGS. The following are the weddings arranged to take place during the week : To-morrow.— At Holy Trinity Church, Brompton, Mr. Evan Robert Hanbury, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Hanbury, of Braunston Manor, Oakham, to Miss Sophia Olave Jacobson, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson, late of Quarndon Hill, Derby. Extract from Grantham Journal - Saturday 8 November 1919, page 6: MEMORIALS
DEDICATED AT BRAUNSTON CHURCH. A service for the dedication of a memorial to the late Mr. Evan Hanbury, of the Manor House, Braunston, and of three others, the to the late Major Evan Hubert Hanbury, the late Lieut. George Barrett, and all who, from the parish of Braunston, fell the Great War, was held Thursday, October 30th, in Braunston Church. The memorials, comprising two beautiful stained-glass windows in tie chancel, are the gift of Mrs. Evan Hanbury, a commemorative alabaster tablet, to the late Major Hanbury also being placed in the east end of the north aisle by his mother; while on the wall of the same aisle is a brass tablet from the Vicar of Braunston and Mrs. Barrett to the memory of their son. The new east window is wholly in remembrance Mr. Evan Hanbury, and is of beautiful design and exquisite workmanship. The central light portrays the Crucifixion, with figures of the Virgin Mary and St. John, the beloved Disciple, in the left and right-hand lights respectively. The rich colouring of the garments is emphasised by the light open work introduced around the figures, and the whole scheme is thoroughly harmonious. In the right-hand corner of central light is inscribed :—" Giving thanks to God for the dear and honoured memory of Evan Hanbury passed from Death into Life, 8th October. 1918, his wife dedicates this window." Of a three-fold memorial character is the window in the south wall of the chancel, and the subjects themselves have an interest in themselves of what may be termed local character. The central light, depicts St. Michael overcoming the Evil One, a finely executed representation, and in the glass-work are the following inscriptions: —"Fellow citizens with the Saints and the Household of God," and "Remember me Evan Robert Hanbury, dearly-loved only son of Evan and Gwendoline Hanbury, to whoso memory his Mother dedicates this window. A.D.. MCMXIX." The west light of the window represents St. Dunstan, in full episcopal robes, with pastoral staff in one hand and the Book of the Gospels in the other, and this is inscribed- “Remember George Barrett, who fell the Great War, ‘reported missing,' Gallipoli, 6th August. 1915. ' The east light has for its subject St. Martin, Bishop and Warrior, full robes and armour underneath, with staff and Book, and the inscription to this reads:— "For a remembrance before God those who went from this parish and fell in the service of their country in the Great War, Gwendoline Banbury dedicates this window. A.D.. MCMXIX.” Above each the figures of St. Dustan and St. Martin are two angels, while the treatment of the window as a whole is again of the highest artistic taste and richness. It is of interest to note with respect to the three Saints forming the subjects of the window that the village Feast follows St. Michael and All Angels' Day, and that the ancient "Hundred" in which Braunston is situated was formerly in the Wapentake, or Martinsley, while the late Lieut. Barrett was born on St. Dunstan's Day. The stained--glass work was carried out by the well-known firm of Messrs. Kemp and Co., Southampton-street, London. In the east wall of the north nave has been erected a tablet of alabaster, on the left-hand side of which is a representation of St. George (with sword downwards in one hand, and banner in the other) and the Dragon, and it has the following inscription: — “In proud and loving memory of Evan Robert Hanbury, Major, Leicestershire Yeomanry, attached to Machine Gun Corps, who was killed in action near St. Quentin, 23rd Mar., 1918, aged 30. This tablet placed here by his Mother. 'More Life and Fuller.'“ Above the tablet is hung Major Hanbury's sword. On the north of the nave is a brass tablet on which is inscribed- "To the glory God, and in ever-loving memory of George Barrett, Lieutenant 12th Royal Warwickshire Regiment, the younger and dearly loved son of Benjamin and Emilv Barrett. Born at Braunston Vicarage, May 19th, 1890, educated at Marlborough and University College, Oxon., and killed in a bayonet charge near Krithia, on the Gallipoli Peninsula, on August 6th, 1915. 'Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." This tablet, already mentioned has been erected the parents the late Lieut. Barrett. …… [contd.].... |
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HARDY |
Guy John Meredith |
Extract from The Sportsman - Friday 6 June 1919, page 2: CRICKET
AND THE WAR WILTSHIRE GUY
JOHN MEREDITH HARDY (Coldstream Guards (Aug 1. 1917, aged 35).—Oxford
University Authentics and M.C.C. cricket since 1911.
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HARGREAVES, D.S.O. |
Alan Knyveton |
 Old
Etonian. Captain, 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's
Own). Killed in action 9th May 1915. Aged 33. Son of Reginald G.
and Alice Hargreaves, of Cuffnells, Lyndhurst, Hants. Left Eton
College in 1899. His brother is listed below. Awarded the Distinguished
Service order (D.S.O.). Mentioned in Despatches. In the 1891 census
he was aged 9, born Lyndhurst, Hampshire, brother of Leopold, son
of Reginald Gerard and Alice Pleasance Hargreaves, resident Cuffnells
Park, High Street, Lyndhurst, New Forest, Hampshire. Buried in LE
TROU AID POST CEMETERY, FLEURBAIX, Pas de Calais, France. Plot/Row/Section
R. Grave 3. Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll Of Honour 1914-1918, Volume 2, page 158: HARGREAVES, ALAN KNYVETON, D.S.O., Capt., 3rd Battn. The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own), eldest s. of Reginald Gervis Hargreaves, of Cuffnells, Lyndhurst, by his wife, Alice Pleasance, dau. of the Very Rev. Henry George Liddell, Dean of Christ Church; and brother to Capt. L. R. Hargreaves (q.v.); b. Cuffnells, Lyndhurst, co. Hants, 25 Oct. 1891; educ. Eton, and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst; gazetted 2nd Lieut. Rifle Brigade 11 Aug. 1900; promoted Lieut. 15 Jan. 1902, and Capt. 22 Jan. 1910; served in the South African War, 1902; took part in the operations in Orange River Colony, Jan. to 31 May, 1902, and those in Cape Colony, Jan. 1902 (Queen's Medal with three clasps); acted as Adjutant to 4th Battn. from 15 Dec. 1910, to 14 Dec. 1913; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from Sept. 1914; was wounded near Hazebrouck the following month; rejoined his Regiment in March, and was killed in action at Fromelles 9 May, 1915. Buried near there. He was awarded the D.S.O. [London Gazette, 24 March, 1915], in recognition of his services with the Expeditionary Force. Extract from Distinguished Service Order 1886-1915 published by Naval & Military Press: HARGREAVES, ALAN KNYVETON, Capt., entered the Rifle Brigade 11 Aug. 1900; became Lieutenant 15 Jan. 1902, and Captain 24 March, 1910. He served in the South African War, 1902; took part in the operations in Orange River Colony, Jan. to 31 May, 1902; also in Cape Colony, Jan. 1902 (Queen's Medal with three clasps). Capt. Hargreaves served in the European War from 1914, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 18 Feb. 1915]: "Alan Hargreaves, Capt., The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). For services in connection with operations in the field." He was killed in action 9 May, 1915. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1915: HARGREAVES Alan Knyveton of Cuffnells Lyndhurst Hampshire died g May 1915 near Fromelles France Administration London 8 December to Reginald Gervis Hargreaves esquire. Effects £4201 13s. 8d. Extract Birmingham Daily Post - Tuesday 18 May 1915, page 4: OFFICERS. The following casualties in the Expeditionary Force are reported from general Headquarters under date May 12:— KILLED.
HARGREAVES, Capt. A. K., D.S.O., 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade. |
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HARGREAVES, M.C. |
Leopold Reginald |
 Old
Etonian. Captain, Irish Guards. Died of wounds 25th September 1916.
Aged 33. Baptised 26th March 1883 in Lyndhurst, Hampshire. Son of
Reginald G. and Alice Hargreaves, of Cuffnells, Lyndhurst, Hants.
His brother is listed above. Awarded the Military Cross (M.C.).
In the 1891 census he was aged 8, born Lyndhurst, Hampshire, brother
of Alan, son of Reginald Gerard and Alice Pleasance Hargreaves,
resident Cuffnells Park, High Street, Lyndhurst, New Forest, Hampshire.
Left Eton College in 1901. Matriculated 1901 at Christ Church, Oxford
University. Buried in GUILLEMONT ROAD CEMETERY, GUILLEMONT, Somme,
France. Plot I. Row C. Grave 4. Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll Of Honour 1914-1918, Volume 2, page 158: HARGREAVES, LEOPOLD REGINALD, M.C., Capt., 1st Battn. Irish Guards, eldest surv. s. of Reginald Gervis Hargreaves, of Cuffnells, Lyndhurst, by his wife, Alice Pleasance, dau. of the Very Rev. Henry George Liddell, Dean of Christ Church; and brother to Capt. A. K. Hargreaves, D.S.O. (q.v.); b. Cuffnells, Lyndhurst, Hants, Jan. 1883; educ. Eton, and Christ Church, Oxford; was formerly in business in Canada; joined the army 15 Aug. 1914; gazetted Lieut. 1st Battn. Irish Guards 23 Dec. 1914; served at the front in France from Nov. 1914, to Nov. 1915, when he was invalided home; returned to France in Aug. 1916, and was killed in action at Les Boeufs 25 Sept. 1916. He was awarded the Military Cross: unm. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1916: HARGREAVES Leopold Reginald of Cufnells Lyndhurst Hampshire captain Irish Guards died 25 September 1916 in France Administration London 23 December to Reginald Gervis Hargreaves esquire. Effects £6440 14s. 8d. Extract from Oxford Chronicle and Reading Gazette - Friday 6 October 1916, page 8: CAPT. L. R. HARGREAVES. Capt. Leopold Reginald Hargreaves, Irish Guards, was the eldest surviving son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Hargreaves, of Cuffnells, Lyndhurst. He was educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford. He was killed on Sept. 26th, aged 33. His elder brother, Capt. A. K.Hargreaves, D.S.O., Rifle Brigade, was killed in May. 1915, at Fromelles. Extract from Hampshire Advertiser - Saturday 7 October 1916, page 4: HARGREAVES.—Killed in action, on Sept. 25th, Leopold Reginald Hargreaves. Captain. Irish Guards, eldest surviving son of Reginald and Alice Hargreaves, of Cuffnells, Lyndhurst. aged 33. Extract from Dublin Daily Express - Wednesday 15 November 1916, page 8: GALLANTRY
IN THE FIELD MILITARY CROSS Capt. Leopold Reginald Hargreaves, Ir. Gds. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He set a fine example of coolness and courage at a somewhat critical period, and personally took forward and established a covering party. Further information kindly supplied by Marrietta from the Great War Forum. Known as Reginald or Rex, he made his first-class debut for Hampshire against Kent at Catford Bridge in June 1875, scoring 9 and 1 and taking no wickets as Kent won by an innings inside two days. His next game, against Sussex in the only first-class match ever played on the Green Jackets Ground in Winchester, saw another innings defeat for Hampshire, but he claimed his first wickets by taking 3/86 in the first innings. Reginald Hargreaves' career-best score came while playing for an England XI against Cambridge University in 1877; he top-scored with 46 in the English first innings to help set up a four-wicket victory. With the ball, he took four wickets on just one occasion, recording figures of 4/55 for Hampshire against Derbyshire in July 1878; Hampshire was nevertheless once again beaten by an innings. His last two first-class appearances came two years apart. In August 1883, he played for Hampshire against Somerset at the Antelope Ground in Southampton, and was dismissed in the second innings by Edward *******. Hargreaves' final match at this level, in August 1885, was once more against Somerset, once again at Southampton, but this time the venue was the County Ground, enjoying its first season of use. Once more (in the first innings) he was dismissed by *******, though Hargreaves ended his career by being run out in the second. At the time of his death, Reginald was a vice-president of Hampshire CCC. His sons were members of the MCC. The first name of "Rex" was Leopold after Queen Victoria's son Prince Leopold who was interested in the young Alice. Leopold named his first child Alice. |
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| HATFEILD, M.C. |
Charles Eric |
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HATFIELD on SDGW] Old Etonian. Captain, 10th (Royal East Kent Yeomanry)
Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 21st
September 1918. Aged 31. Born 11th March 1887, Hartsdown, Margate,
Kent. Baptised 14th April 1887 in St John in Thanet (Margate), St
John the Baptist, Kent. Son of Maud Harriet Sinclair Hatfeild, of
Hartsdown, Margate, and the late Capt. Charles Taddy Hatfeild (King''s
Dragoon Guards). Posthumously awarded the Military Cross (M.C.).
Mentioned in Despatches. In the 1901 census he was aged 14, born
Margate, Kent, a Student, boarding at Barns Pools Terrace, Eton,
Buckinghamshire. Left Eton College in 1906. Matriculated 1906 at
New College, Oxford University. Prior to the war, he was a well-known
cricketer for Oxford University and Kent County Cricket Club. Buried
in HARGICOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Aisne, France. Plot/Row/Section
C. Grave 11. See his statistics on CricInfo Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1919: HATFEILD Charles Eric of Hartsdown Margate died 21 September 1918 in France Probate London 25 August to Maud Harriet Sinclair Hatfeild widow and Ettrick Gordon Maltby esquire. Effects £89876 12s. 9d. Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll Of Honour 1914-1918, Volume 5, page 80: HATFEILD, CHARLES ERIC, M.C., Capt., East Kent Yeomanry (T.F.), eldest s. of the late Capt. Charles Taddy Hatfeild, King's Dragoon Guards, of Hartsdown, co. Kent, D.L., J.P., by his wife, Maud Harriet Sinclair, dau. of the late Rev. Samuel Back, Vicar of Maxstoke, co. Warwick ; b. Hartsdown, near Margate, co. Kent, 11 March, 1887 ; educ. Wellington House, Westgate-on-Sea ; Eton, and New College, Oxford ; gazetted 2nd Lieut. East Kent Yeomanry in Feb. 1912 ; was called up on mobilization, and served with his regiment in Gallipoli, Egypt, Palestine and France, and was killed in action near Hargicourt 21 Sept. 1918. Buried in the cemetery there. He was mentioned in Despatches by Sir Archibald Murray, and awarded the M.C. [London Gazette, 18 Sept. 1918] for gallant and distinguished service In the field. He was a keen cricketer, playing four years for the Eton Cricket Eleven, and captaining it in 1900. He obtained his Blue at Oxford in 1908, and on leaving college, played for Kent up to the outbreak of war ; unm. Extract from Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald - Saturday 24 September 1910, page 2: We regret to record the death of Captain Charles Taddy Hatfeild, which occurred rather suddenly at his residence at Hartsdown, near Margate, on Tuesday, at the age of seventyfour. It will be remembered that Captain and Mrs. Hatfeild celebrated their silver wedding at the beginning of the month, when they entertained large numbers of poor children in the grounds of Hartsdown House. The deceased gentleman was educated at Winchester, and formerly held a commission in the King’s Dragoon Guards. He was a Magistrate and Deputy- Lieutenant for Kent, and a Magistrate for the Cinque Porte and the Borough of Margate. He had served as an Alderman of the borough for several years, and had held various public positions. A large landowner in the Margate district, he was brought into contact with all classes people, by whom he was held in high respect and esteem. Captain Hatfeild married in 1885 Maud, eldest daughter of the Rev. Samuel Back, and is succeeded in the property by his eldest son, Mr. Charles Eric Hatfeild, who was born in 1887, and was a member of the Eton and Oxford Cricket Elevens. The funeral takes place on Saturday at All Saints’ Church, Margate, at 1.30 p.m. Extract from Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald - Saturday 6 September 1919, page 2: Captain Charles Eric Hatfeild, Royal East Kent Yeomanry, of Hartsdown, Margate, who played cricket for Kent up to the outbreak of the war, and who was killed in action, has left £89,876. gross value. |
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HEATHCOAT-AMORY, MiD |
Ludovic |
 Captain,
Royal 1st Devon Yeomanry attached to 32nd Division H.Q. Died of
wounds 25th August 1918. Aged 37. Born 11th May 1881, Westminster,
London. Son of Sir John Heathcoat Amory, of Knightshayes, Tiverton;
husband of Mary Stuart Heathcoat Amory, of Chevithorne Barton, Tiverton,
Devon. Mentioned in Despatches (MiD). In the 1901 census he was
aged 19, born Tiverton, Devon, son of John and Mary Heathcoat-Amory,
resident Knightshayes Court, Chettiscombe, Tiverton, Devon. Matriculated
1900 at Christ Church, Oxford University. Buried in DAOURS COMMUNAL
CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. Plot VI. Row B. Grave 2.
See his statistics on CricInfo Extract from Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Friday 30 August 1918, page 3: LATE
MAJOR AMORY. Major Ludovic Heathcoat-Amory, Devon Regiment, of Chevithorne Barton, has succumbed to his wounds received in' action in France. Captain Amory comes from a well-known hunting family, being the youngest son of the late Sir John Heathcoat-Amory, and a brother of Sir Ian Knightshayes Court. He was formerly in the North Devon Yeomanry and at the outbreak war went with his regiment to the East Coast. He transferred to the Devons and went to France some months ago. Capt. Amory was 37 years of age, and in July, 1911, married Miss Mary Stuart Bannatyne, of Haldon, near Exeter. There are several children. He took a keen interest in public affairs in the town of Tiverton, and was a member of the Tiverton Town Council; he was also a Vice-President the Tiverton Liberal Club. At a meetingof the employes [sic] of the lace factory, held during the dinner hour yesterday, a resolution of sympathy with Mrs. Ludovic Amory and her family was passed. Mr. W. H. Huxtable, chief accountant, moving the resolution, said Major Amory had left behind him a bright example of cheerful courage and devotion to duty, and the recollection of those virtues, of his kindness as an employer, easy accessibility to the humblest worker, and the great ability which he brought to the execution of his duties as a superintendent of an important department, and as a partner in the firm of Messrs. J. Heathcoat and Co., would be an inspiration and a cherished memory. He moved: "That we, the factory workers, assembled in the millyard, having heard with the deepest sorrow of the death, on one of the battlefields of France, of Major Ludovic H. Amory, do tender to Mrs. Amory aud her children, to the Dowager Lady Amory, his mother, to Sir Ian H. Amory, his brother, and to all the other members of his family our respectful condolences and sincere sympathy in the sad and irreparable loss which we and they have sustained by the painful event which we are mourning to-day. We beg to assure them that their grief is our grief, and that their sorrow is our sorrow, and that we at the factory unite in deeply lamenting the too early death of a kind friend, a considerate employer, and brave and gallant English gentleman." Mr. Fred North, foreman of the finishing department, seconding, said that that was one of the saddest days in the history of the firm. Their hearts went out to Mrs. Amory and her children, to the aged mother, and Sir lan Amory, who in these times of stress had lost his right hand. The resolution was carried with uncovered heads. Extract from Truth - Wednesday 4 September 1918, page 5: News of the death in action of Major Ludovic Heathcoat-Amory, of the Devonshire Yeomanry, has been received with deep regret in the county, where he was very popular and had been for many years a prominent figure, particularly in the Tiverton district. He was the youngest son of the late Sir John Heathcoat-Amory, M.P., of Knightshayes Court, and was a partner in the old and well-known firm of Heathcoat and Co., lace manufacturers. He had taken an active part in local affairs and in county business. He was an excellent shot, captain of the local cricket club, and well known in the hunting field. Extract from Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Saturday 17 May 1919, page 4: A tablet to the memory of the late Major Ludovic Heathcoat-Amory was unveiled at the factory of Messrs. J. Heathcoat and Co., Tiverton, yesterday afternoon. There was a large gathering of employes and friends present. The ceremony was performed Mr. W. H. Huxtable. J.P. The tablet is of brass and mounted black marble. The brass is engraved and lacquered, and the lettering waxed red and black. The inscription is:—"ln honoured memory of Major Ludovie Amory, who was killed in the Great War on August 25th, 1918. This tablet was placed here by those who worked with him as tribute of their respect for a good friend and a gallant soldier." |
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HEDDERWICK - |
Ronald Young |
Extract from the Stock Exchange Memorial Book: PRIVATE RONALD YOUNG HEDDERWICK, Honourable Artillery Company, was the son of Robert Hunter Hedderwick of the Stock Exchange. He was born in 1888, and educated at Haileybury College and London University. He played for his school at cricket and was a keen Rugby half-back. A member of the Blackheath Amateur Dramatic Society he wrote several plays in which he himself took part. He became a member of the Stock Exchange in 1914. On the outbreak of war he joined the H.A.C. and went to France with them in November 1914. He was killed 16 May 1915, the day before he was to have gone back to be trained for his commission. Through getting up concerts and entertainments in which he himself took a leading part, "Bunny," as he was called, was well known in his own and other Regiments. His genial and cheerful disposition made him a very general favourite. His platoon officer wrote: “Every man in the Regiment knew him, and those who were privileged to come directly in touch with him loved him." One of his comrades wrote: "Popular and admired more than any man in the Regiment; it was the privilege of his chosen friend to understand his heroism and unselfishness. We have lost one of the most lovable and unselfish men in the world. I shall never forget how in the winter's appalling times it was always he who volunteered to lead parties to the trenches." |
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| HELME |
Thomas Herbert |
Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1918: HELME
Thomas Herbert of Downside Salvington Worthing
captain H.M. Army died 3 November 1918 at Hamilton Officers' Hospital
75 Harrington-gardens Kensington Middlesex. Probate London
28 December to Herbert Helme esquire. Effects £4410 0s. 1d. Extract from Surrey Advertiser - Wednesday 13 November 1918, page 2: DEATH OF CAPTAIN T. H. HELME. The death occurred Sunday week at the Hamilton Officers’ Hospital, of influenza and pneumonia, following a severe wound received in action, of Captain Thomas Herbert Helme, London Regt., only son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Holme, of Salvington, Sussex, and formerly of Cobham Lodge, Surrey. The late officer was born at Cobham in 1883, and was educated at Eton and Magdalen College, Oxford, obtaining a commission in the Queen’s Westminster Rifles' in, 1914. He served with his regiment in France, Macedonia and Palestine, acting as adjutant for 13 months, until posted to the command of a company. It was while landing his men in action between Jericho and Es Salt on the 30th April that he was severely wounded. The funeral took place at Little Bookham on Wednesday, the service being conducted by the Rev. C. J. Vernon, rector of the parish. The hymns sung were “Lead us. Heavenly Father,” and “For all the saints,” and Miss Vernon who was at the organ, played "Angus Dei” (Mozart). Deceased was buried in a grave adjoining that of his grandfather, Mr. Thomas Mashiter, late of the Manor House, Little Bookham. A bearer and firing party of the regiment paraded under the command of Lieut. Gibbon, and fired three volleys over the grave. At the conclusion of the service the Last Post was sounded. The relations present were Mr. Herbert Helme. Miss Beryl Helme, Miss Emily Helme, Miss Vera Helme, Colonel Sir George Helme, K.C.B., C.M.G.. Mr. and Mrs. Leathley Chater, Capt. G. Chater, Capt. D. Chater, Miss M. Chater, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Gordon Clark, Mrs. Herbert Helme, Miss Eleanor Helme, and Mrs. Burrell Fuller. Mr. E. T. Mashiter, Mrs. Chater and Miss E. Hull were unavoidably prevented from attending. Among others present were Mr. and Mrs. Ashcroft, Mr. Oscar Ashcroft, Mrs. Bowen Buscarlet. Miss Day, Colonel Gordn Clark, C.M.G., D.S.O. (late commanding 2nd Batt. Queen’s Westminster Rifles), Capt. H. H. Gordon Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Mrs. F. B. Eastwood, Colonel Guise, Miss Henderson, Mr. S. F. Jackson, Mrs. Kitching, Mrs. J. Barnard Hankey, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Willock-Pollen, Miss Ross, Mrs. E. R. Still, Colonel G. H. Trollope (Hon. Colonel Queen’s Westminster Rifles), the Misses Vernon and others. Among the wreaths sent was one from his brother officers in the regiment. |
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HENTY |
George Herbert |
Old Etonian. Major, 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action at Gonnelieu 30th November 1917. Aged 30. Born Emsworth, Hampshire. Resident Ferndale, Gordon Road, Camberley. In the 1901 census he was aged 13, born Hambrook, Chichester, Sussex, a student, baorder, resident Eton Cottage, 13, High Street, Eton, Buckinghamshire. Left Eton College in 1903. Regular officer commissioned 1905. Married Ethel Maud Moody 13 April 1909 in St Mary (The Minster), Reading, Berkshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 23, born Emsworth, Regular Solider, Lieuteant, 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment, billeted at Longmoor Camp, East Liss, Greatham, Hampshire. No known grave. Commemorated on CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL, Nord, France. Panel 4. Also listed on the Sturminster Marshall War Memorial, Dorset Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1919: HENTY
George Herbert of Ferndale Gordon-road Camberley Surrey
major Suffolk regiment died on or since 30 November 1917 in France
Administration. (with Will) London 1 March to Ethel
Maud Henty widow. |
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HEYWORTH, C.B., D.S.O. |
Frederic James |
Extract from Distinguished Service Order 1886-1915 published by Naval & Military Press: HEYWORTH, FREDERIC JAMES, Major, was born 25 March, 1863. He entered the Scots Guards 5 Dec. 1883; served in the Sudan, 1885 (Medal with clasp, and Khedive's Star); was A.D.C. to Brigadier-General, Curragh, 1 April, 1890, to 30 April, 1891; A.D.C. to Major-General, Dublin District, 1 May, 1891, to 31 March, 1895; was promoted Captain 29 July, 1896; became Major 7 March, 1900. Major Hepworth served in the South African War, 1899-1902, taking part in the advance on Kimberley, including the actions at Belmont, Enslin, Modder River and Magersfontein; operations in the Orange Free State, Feb. to May, 1900, including actions at Poplar Grove, Dreifontein, Vet River (5 and 6 May) and Zand River; operations in the Transvaal in May and June, 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria and Diamond Hill (11 and 12 June); operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29 Nov. 1900, including action at. Belfast (26 and 27 Aug.); operations in the Transvaal, west of Pretoria, July to 29 Nov. 1900; operations in Orange River Colony, May to 29 Nov. 1900. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 Sept. 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 Oct. 1901]: "Frederic James Heyworth, Major, Scots Guards. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa." The Insignia were presented by the King 24 Oct. 1902. He was promoted Lieut.-Colonel 1 April, 1908, and Colonel 6 Dec. 1911. He was Colonel, Scots Guards and Regimental District, 9 Oct. 1913. In 1913 he married Mrs. Hatfeild-Harter. Colonel Heyworth served in the European War from 1914; was Temporary Brigadier-General from 13 Nov. 1914, and was killed in action, and an obituary notice of him appeared in the "Times" of 17 May, 1916. Extract from South Bristol Free Press and Bedminster, Knowle & Brislington Record - Monday 22 May 1916, page 3: General Frederic James Heyworth, D.S.O., who has died in France, was a grandson of the late Rev. J. Heyworth, who for many years lived at Henbury Hill, and will be remembered as a former President of the Bristol and West of England Academy. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1916: HEYWORTH Frederick James of Biddlesden Park Brackley Northamptonshire died 9 May 1916 at Ypres Belgium Administration London 29 June to Violet Marcia Charlotte Heyworth widow. Effects £2175 0s. 5d. |
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HICHENS |
James Byrn |
Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1916: HICHENS
James Byrn of Beechgrove Sunninghill Berkshire
and of 25 Austin Friars London lieutenant 16th
battalion K.R.R. died 16 July 1916 in France Probate London
26 October to Helen Mary James (wife of Fullarton James) and Edith
Annie Hichens spinster. Effects £38539 17s. 8d. Extract from Reading Mercury - Saturday 22 July 1916, page 7: HICHENS.—Killed in action, July 16, James Byrn Hichens. Lient., King's Royal Rifles, only son the late J..K. J. Hichens, Beech Grove, Sunninghill, aged 43. Extract from Reading Mercury - Saturday 21 July 1917, page 10: A brass memorial plate has been dedicated to the memory of Lieutenant James Hichens at Sunninghill Parish Church. Lieutenant Hichens was keenly interested in the growth of the Church Lads’ Brigade, and fell while fighting with the King’s Royal Rifle Corps. Extract from the Stock Exchange Memorial Book: LIEUTENANT JAMES BYRN HICHENS, 6th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps, was the son of the late J. K. J. Hichens of Sunninghill, a former chairman of the Stock Exchange Committee. While at Winchester he lost the sight of one eye playing football. He went to Magdalen College, Oxford, in 1891, took a First in Moderations and a Second in "Greats" and graduated in 1895. He became a member in 1900 and joined his father's firm (Hichens, Harrison and Co.). He always took a keen and active interest in local affairs and in 1900 helped to found the Sunninghill Church Lads' Brigade, to which he never ceased to devote a good deal of his time, becoming Captain of the company. Though over forty-one when war was declared, he at once offered himself for the Army. He was three times rejected but persisted in his efforts, until he at length obtained his commission in a K.R.R. Battalion that was mainly recruited from the Church Lads' Brigade. In the autumn of 1915 he went to France. He took part in various engagements before the Battle of the Somme opened, and was injured in a German gas attack. Speedily recovering, he rejoined his Battalion. He was killed in action near High Wood on 15 July 1916. Earlier in the day he had been wounded but refused to retire and went on with his men. “He was one of the pluckiest of men I ever met," wrote his Major, "and was most popular with both officers and men." |
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HIGGINBOTHAM |
Charles Ernest |
Extract from The Bond of Sacrifice Volume 2: MAJOR CHARLES ERNEST HIGGINBOTHAM, 2nd BATTN. THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGIMENT, was the Senior Major in the Line battalions of his Regiment when he was killed in action at Neuve Chapelle on the 12th March, 1916. The second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Higginbotham, of Craigmaddie, Milngavie, he was born on the 4th July, 1866, and was educated at Rugby and at the R.M.C., Sandhurst, whence he received his first appointment in the Northamptonshire Regiment in February, 1887, becoming Lieutenant in April, 1890, and Captain in January, 1899. From July of that year to July of 1902 he was Superintendent of Gymnasia, Western District; from November, 1903, to May, 1904, District Assistant Adjutant-General (temporary) South Africa; and from the latter date to May, 1907, was Staff Captain, Standerton Sub-District, South Africa. He received his Majority in June, 1907, and from September, 1909, to August, 1913, was Superintendent of Gymnasia, Aldershot Command. He was at one time Captain of the Aldershot Cricket XI, and did much to encourage love of sport among both officers and men, and “was a sportsman in every sense of the word." His Commanding Officer, writing of him from France after his death, said: “Had he alone survived I should have been content for the future of the Regiment." Major Higginbotham married, in 1890, Florence Hopkins, who died in Africa in 1906. In 1909 he married Lucy Frances Gray, fourth daughter of the Right Honourable James Round, who predeceased him by a few days, leaving no family. As a sportsman, Major Higginbotham's interests covered a wide ground, and included shooting, hockey, golf, skating, lawn tennis, rackets, and (in his younger days) football and running, but cricket was essentially his game. He belonged to the “Rag” (Army and Navy), M.C.C., and innumerable other cricket clubs, including “Butterflies” and “Incogniti.” Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1915: HIGGINBOTHAM
Charles Ernest of Highcliffe Alexandra-road Farnborough Hampshire
major H.M. Army died II March 1915 killed in action Probate London
12 May to Charles Ker accountant and Robert McNeil Ker captain H.M.
Army. Effects £28924. See his statistics on CricInfo Extract from Newcastle Journal - Thursday 1 April 1915, page 3: Major Charles Ernest Higginbotham. Northamptonshire Regiment, previously reported missing, now reported killed, was born in July, 1866, and entered the Northamptonshire Regiment in February, 1887. He was promoted lieutenant in 1890, obtained his company in 1899, and his majority in 1907. From 1899 to 1902 he was Superintendent of Gymnasia for the Western District. In 1903 he became temporary D.A.A.G. in South Africa, holding the post, from November of that year until May, 1904. From 1904 to 1907 he was Staff Captain to the Standerton Sub-district in South Africa. Two years later he was appointed Superintendent of Gymnasia in the Aldershot Command, retaining the position until August, 1913. Extract from Broad Arrow - Friday 2 April 1915, page 25-26: Major Charles Ernest Higginbotham, 2nd Bn. Northamptonshire Regt., who was killed at Neuve Chapelle, was the second son of the late Mr. Higginbotham, of Craigmaddie, Milngavie. Born in July, 1866, he was educated at Rugby and Sandhurst, and obtained his commission in the Northamptonshire Regt. in February 1887, being promoted major in 1907. He had a Staff appointment at Devonport during the Boer War, but served subsequently in South Africa with his regiment. He was on the Staff at Aldershot as Inspector of Gymnasia for four years, and did a great deal to encourage all sport in the Army among officers and men. His commanding officer, writing from France, said: " Had he alone survived I should be content for the future of the regiment. He was everything to me during this war as a soldier." Another officer at Aldershot writes: "He was a sportsman in the highest sense of the word, always cheerful, kindly, and considerate, beloved by his brother officers and by all the men who came under him. He was an ideal type of British officer." Extract from The Scotsman - Monday 17 May 1915, page 6: Major Charles Ernest Higginbotham, 2nd Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment, of Highcliffe, Alexandra Road, Farnborough, Hants, who was killed in action on the 11 th March last , aged 48 , left unsettled estate—Net personalty £26,805. |
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| HILL |
Richard Alexander |
Old Etonian. Lieutenant, 138th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 10th April 1917 [Some sources state 11th April 1917]. Aged 40. Son of John and Florence Jameson Hill. In the 1881 census he was aged 4, born Hampstead, Middlesex, son of John and Florence J Hill, resident 58, Belsize Park, Hampstead, London & Middlesex. In the 1901 census he was aged 24, born Hampstead, Middlesex, a Bank cashier. son of John Hill (a widower), resident 18, Maresfield Garden, Hampstead, London & Middlesex. Left Eton College in 1915. Buried in AIX-NOULETTE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row C. Grave 1. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1917: HILL
Richard Alexander of 66 West Smithfield London
and of 18 Maresfield-gardens Hampstead Middlesex
temporary lieutenant R.G.A. died 10 April 1917 in France or Belgium
Probate London 12 June to John Norman Hill manager. |
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| HILL, D.S.O., M.V.O. |
Hugh |
Extract from Distinguished Service Order 1886-1915 published by Naval & Military Press: HILL, HUGH, Major, was born 16 May, 1875, the only son of the late James Eardley Hill, Barrister-at-Law, and Mrs. Gerald Shepperson, of 45, Argyll Road, Kensington, W., and Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire ; and grandson of the late Sir Hugh Hill, Judge of the High Court, He was educated at Lockers Park, Rugby, and at Sandhurst. On passing out of Sandhurst he was gazetted to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. He served in the South African War from 1899 to 1900, and was rewarded for his services in this campaign with the Queen's Medal with two clasps. He was promoted Captain in 1903, and was Adjutant of his Regiment from 1904 to 1907. In 1905 he was appointed an honorary Aide-de-Camp to the Prince of Wales during his tour in India, and was afterwards made an M.V.O. In 1906 he was Aide-de-Camp (extra) to Lord Minto, in connection with the visit to Agra of the Amir of Afghanistan. He passed the Staff College, Quetta, in 1909. As extra Aide-de-Camp, he was on the Staff of the King for the Durbar and the subsequent tour. He was promoted Major in 1913, and as Brigade Major to the Jullundur Brigade accompanied the Indian contingent to France at the outbreak of the European War. He subsequently became D.A.A. and Q.M.G., and later A.Q.M.G., with temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. In 1915 he was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 23 June, 1915] : "Hugh Hill, M.V.O., Major, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. For distinguished service in the field." He was appointed G.S.O. (1st grade) in 1915, and given the Brevet of Lieutenant-Colonel in May, 1916. During the war Lieutenant-Colonel Hill was mentioned three times in Despatches. He fell in action 10 Sept. 1916. "He did not know what fear was. The men, too, recognized what a fine character his was, and the words of a Scottish sergeant, who was the first to go to him after he was hit, were: 'A fine soldier, sir.'" A touching memorial service for Colonel Hill was held at Christ Church, Lancaster Gate, W., among those present being Major-General Sir Francis Lloyd (Commanding the Home District), Colonel of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, attended by Lieut. the Earl of Stamford; General Hudson, to whose division Colonel Hill was Senior Staff Officer, and several officers of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. He was a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1916: HILL Hugh of 35 Campden Court-mansions Kensington Middlesex major and brevet lieutenant-colonel Royal Welsh Fusiliers M.V.O. D.S.O. died 10 September 1916 in Belgium Probate London 19 December to Cyprian Robert Knollys and Arthur Whitworth esquires. Effects £21677 2s. 7d. Extract from Western Mail - Wednesday 10 February 1915, page 6: DISTINGUISHED CAREER MAJOR HUGH HILL’S SERVICES IN BOER WAR. Major Hugh Hill, M.V.O., of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, who has received a staff appointment as brigade-major of the Royal Artillery, was bom in 1875. He received his first commission as second-lieutenant in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in 1895, was made lieutenant in 1898, and captain in 1903. The following year he became adjutant, an appointment he held until November, 1907. In 1913 he was given the rank of major. Major Hill distinguished himself in the South African war, taking part in the operations in the Orange River Colony, and was awarded the Queen’s Medal with two clasps. Extract from Western Mail - Wednesday 10 February 1915, page 6: Major Hugh Hill, of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, is the son of the late Mr. Eardley Hill, who was the eldest son of the Hon. Sir Hugh Hill, judge of the Queen's Bench, and the son-in-law of the late Mr. William Owen, of Withybush, Haverfordwest. |
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HINE-HAYCOCK |
Ralph Hugh |
Extract from Western Times - Friday 5 December 1919, page 9: SIDFORD On Sunday morning the Vicar dedicated a mural brass to the memory of the late Capt. E. H. Hine-Haycock, only son of Col. and Mrs. Hine-Haycock, of Core Hill. The brass is placed on the north wall of the chancel, immediately over the seat in the choir which Capt. Hine-Haycock occupied for so many years. The inscription is as follow: "To the glory of God and loving memory of Ralph Hugh Hine-Haycock, Captain, 1st Battalion, The King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry), born at Core Hill, March 1892. Fell in action near Henin-sur-Cojeul, France, during the attack on the Hindenburg Line, May 3rd. 1917, aged 25 years." |
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HOARE |
Vincent Robertson |
Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1915: HOARE
Vincent Robertson of 37 Fleet-street London major
12th county of London regiment died 15 February 1915 killed in action
Probate London 13 April to Edward Henry Hoare banker
Francis John Kingdon Hull solicitor and Douglas McGarel Hogg barrister-at-law. Extract from Broad Arrow - Friday 26 February 1915, page 5: NORFOLK CASUALTIES. Major Vincent Robertson Hoare, of the 12th Battalion County of London Regiment (the Rangers) who was killed on February 15th aged 41 years, was the son of the late Rev. Walter Hoare, of Colkirk Rectory, Fakenham. He was educated at Eton, where he was in the Eton XI., besides being in the "Field" and winner of the School Fives. He married in 1901 Elsie, the daughter of the late Mr. Quintin Hogg, and leaves a widow and five children. V. R. Hoare will be remembered locally as the youngest of the three cricketing brothers who rendered valuable service to Norfolk cricket. A brilliant fieldsman in any position, and particularly in the slips, he was also a good bat and medium-paced bowler. He was also a good footballer, and assisted the Old Etonians for many years. Extract from Broad Arrow - Friday 5 March 1915, page 28: CASUALTIES. Major Vincent Robertson Hoare, 12th Bn. London Rangers), who was killed on the 15th ult., aged forty-one years was the son of the late Rev. Walter Hoare, of Colkirk Rectory, Fakenham, and was educated at Eton. He was promoted major in September last. He was keenly interested in philanthropic work, and was for many years a governor of the Polytechnic of Regent Street. He was a director of the North British and Mercantile Insurance and other companies. He served in the South African War of 1899-1902 as a trooper in the Suffolk Yeomanry, afterwards gaining a commission. As an officer in the Rangers, he raised a double company of Polytechnic members, who accompanied him to the front. |
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HODGSON |
Maurice [R] Kirkham |
Extract from The Bond of Sacrifice Volume 2: CAPTAIN MAURICE KIRKMAN HODGSON, 1st BATTN. THE SHERWOOD FORESTERS, (NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND DERBYSHIRE REGIMENT), son of Robert Kirkman Hodgson and Lady Norah Hodgson, daughter of the ninth Earl of Cork, was born at 36, Dover Street, London, on the 23rd October, 1880. He was educated at Radley College, and after serving with the embodied Militia for nearly a year was gazetted to the Sherwood Foresters (then the Derbyshire Regiment) in November, 1900. He served in the South African War, having been for three months, in 1901, Garrison Transport Officer. He was present at operations in the Transvaal in 1902, and was slightly wounded. He received the Queen's medal with three clasps and the King's medal with two clasps. He was promoted Lieutenant in April, 1902; from February, 1907, to January, 1910, was Adjutant of his battalion; and was promoted Captain in December, 1908. In the war with Germany he was wounded at La Bassée, but remained on duty, and was again wounded at Neuve Chapelle, France, from the effects of which he died on the 12th March, 1915. His elder brother, Captain M. R. Kirkman Hodgson, 2nd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, was killed in action on the 17th March, 1915. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1915: HODGSON Maurice Kirkman of 77 Eaton-square Middlesex captain Sherwood Foresters died 12 March 1915 at Estaires in France from wounds received in action Administration London 12 May to Robert Kirkman Hodgson esquire. Effects £800 6s. 3d. Extract from Derby Daily Telegraph - Thursday 25 March 1915, page 2: SHERWOOD FORESTERS' CASUALTIES. Captain Maurice Hodgson received his commission the Army Nov. 17, 1900, and in that year he served with the 3rd Batt. Norfolk Regiment in the South African war. Whilst those operations were in progress he joined the 1st. Batt. Sherwood Foresters, and took part in the engagements in the Western Transvaal against Delarey and Kemp, including the actions Vlakfontein and Moedwel, being slightly wounded. He received the medal with three clasps. He advanced to his lieutenancy April, 1902, and to his captaincy in December, 1908. His brother, Captain M. R. K. Hodgson, of the Royal Fusiliers, has also been killed in action within the last few days. |
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HODGSON |
Reginald Drury |
Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll Of Honour 1914-1918, volume 4, page 84: HODGSON, REGINALD DRURY, Capt., 82nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, yst. s. of the late Henry John Hodgson, Master of the Supreme Court of Judicature, by his wife, Amy Josephine (6, Keble Road, Oxford), dau. of the Venerable Archdeacon Drury; b. South Kensington, London, S.W., 18 Dec. 1879; educ. Bilton Grange, Rugby; Radley College, and University College, Oxford (Honours in Mods., Lit. Hum.); was a Barrister-at-Law; went to Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1911, and became a member of the Columbian Bar; volunteered for active service on the outbreak of war, and was gazetted 2nd Lieut. The Royal Field Artillery in Oct. 1914; promoted Lieut. 19 Dec. following, and Capt. 26 Feb. 1916; served with the Expeditionary Forces in Egypt, Serbia and Salonika from 1915; proceeded to France 16 Nov. 1917, being attached to the 82nd Brigade there, and was killed in action at the battle between Arras and Le Fire 21 March, 1918; unm. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1918: HODGSON Reginald Drury of 6 Keble-road Oxford temporary captain R.F.A. died 21 March 1918 in France or Belgium Administration London 24 June to Amy Josephine Hodgson widow. Effects £515 13s. 10d. Further Grant 6 July 1930. |
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HODGSON |
Richard Eveleigh |
Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll Of Honour 1914-1918, volume 5, page 86: HODGSON, RICHARD EVELEIGH, Lieut., 4th (Extra Reserve) Battn. The King's Liverpool Regt., attd. Royal Air Force, elder s. of Charles Herbert Hodgson, of Wharton, Sherborne, Assistant Master of Sherborne School, by his wife, Leonora Mary Cecilia, dau. of the Rev. G. E. Saunders; and brother to Capt. F. H. Hodgson (q.v.); b. Sherborne, 11 March, 1894; educ. St. Christopher's, Eastbourne; Sherborne School, and New College, Oxford; gazetted 2nd Lieut. The King's (Liverpool Regt.) in Sept. 1914; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from the following May; was invalided to England in April, 1917, to undergo an operation for appendicitis; on recovery joined the Royal Air Force; obtained his Wings in July, 1918; returned to France the following Aug., and was killed in action near Dunkirk 16 Sept. 1918. Buried at Coxyde. Lieut. Hodgson won an Entrance Scholarship to Sherborne School in 1908; was head of the School and captain of the Cricket Eleven in 1912-13, and won a Leaving Exhibition in 1913; was also a Member of the M.C.C.
Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1918: HODGSON
Richard Eveleigh of Wharton Sherborne Dorsetshire
lieutenant King's Liverpool regiment died 15 September 1918 in France
Administration London 12 December to Charles Herbert
Hodgson esquire. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1922: HODGSON
Richard Eveleigh of Wharton Sherborne Dorsetshire
lieutenant King's Liverpool regiment died 15 September 1918 in France
Administration London 26 July to Edwin Davis schoolmaster.
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HOLBECH |
William Hugh |
Extract from The Bond of Sacrifice Volume 2, page 191: LIEUTENANT WILLIAM HUGH HOLBECH, 2nd BATTN. SCOTS GUARDS, RESERVE OF OFFICERS, who died in hospital at Woolwich on the 1st November, 1914, of wounds received in action on the 25th October near Ypres, was born in August, 1882, and was appointed 2nd Lieutenant to the Scots Guards in January, 1902, being promoted Lieutenant in March, 1904. He joined the Reserve of Officers in February, 1907. Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll Of Honour 1914-1918, volume 1, page 191: HOLBECH, WILLIAM HUGH, of Farnborough Hall, co. Warwick, Lieut., 2nd Battn. Scots Guards, elder s. of the late Lieut.-Col. Walter Henry Holbech, King's Royal Rifles, and one of H.M.'s Hon. Corps of Gentlemen at Arms (who served in Red River Expedition, 1870; was Brigade Major, Egyptian Campaign, 1882, and was mentioned in Despatches, and died v.p., 6 March, 1901), by his wife Mary Caroline (The Grange, Farnborough, Banbury), widow of Lieut.-Col. Sir George Clay, 3rd Bart., and 4th dau. of Sir John Walrond Walrond, 1st Bart.; b. Murray Bay, Canada, 18 Aug. 1882; educ. Eton and Sandhurst; sue. his grandfather in the family property, 20 March, 1901; gazetted 2nd Lieut. 2nd Scots Guards, 30 April, 1902, and promoted Lieut 7 March, 1904; retired 20 Feb. 1907; and passed into the Reserve of Officers; joined the 3rd Scots Guards on the outbreak of war in Aug. 1911, transferred to his old Battn., the 2nd, 2 Oct., and went to France with it as part of the Seventh Division, two days later; reached the firing line on the 18th, took part in the first Battle of Ypres; was severely wounded at Kruseid on the night of the 25th, and died in the Herbert Hospital, Woolwich, 1 Nov. 1914; unm. Col. Bolton wrote: "From the time Willie joined us at Southampton until be was mortally wounded, he was one of the most cheery, unselfish, capable, and keenest of the officers in my Battn. We all deplore his loss more than I can say. I look back on both him and poor young Cottrell Dormer as two of the best officers in every way." Major Cator wrote: "He defended his trench all night at Kruseik when the Germans got through our line. He and Capt. Paynter had the Germans all round them and defended their trenches most gallantly—I only wish I could tell you more; in him we have lost a gallant soldier and a great friend." See his statistics on CricInfo Extract England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1915: HOLBECH William Hugh of Farnborough Hall Farnborough Warwickshire and of 121 Mount-street Grosvenor-square Middlesex died 2 November 1914 at the Royal Herbert Hospital Kidbroolce Kent Probate London 17 February to the reverend Hugh Holbech clerk and Arthur Melville Hood Walrond esquire. Effects £20208 9s. 2d. Extract from Warwick and Warwickshire Advertiser - Saturday 27 February 1915, page 5: Will of Lieutenant W. H. Holbech.—Lieutenant William Hugh Holbech, of Farnborough Hall, Farnborough. was an all-round sportsman, being a cricketer of some merit. Recently he took up lawn tennis, and last year won the handicap singles at Cannes. He was in the Scots Guards, and died from wounds received in action near Ypres, at the Royal Herbert Hospital, Kidbrooke. on November 1st, leaving estate valued £20,208, with net personalty £7,452. Testator leaves £100 each to the executors, the Rev. Hugh Holbech, of Bredon Rectory, Tewkesbury, and Mr. Arthur Meville Hood Walrond, his uncles. His household effects, etc., at Farnborough Hall, are to devolve as heirlooms with the property as settled on the 2nd Fehiuary, 1910. The residue of his property is left equally to his brother, Ronald Holbech Acland Holbech, and his sisters Olive Ruth Holbech and Marjory Walrond Holbech. |
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HOLLAND |
William Francis Claude |
Extract from Reading Mercury - Saturday 17 November 1917, page 6: FAMOUS LOCAL OARSMAN. Captain William Francis Claude Holland, of the Draft Conducting Staff, who was found dead in bed at Seaham Harbour on Thursday last week, was one the most prominent figures in the rowing world during the last 30 years. Death was due to heart disease, accelerated by septic poisoning in the toe, the result of frostbite, which caused Captain Holland to spend two months in hospital last winter. He resided at The Gables, Wargrave, and was in business in the City as a wine merchant and importer. Captain Holland was educated at Eton and Brasenose College, Oxford. He did not take up rowing seriously until his last year at Eton, but had previously made his name in the school sports by winning the 100 yards, half-mile, mile, and long jump (22ft. 10 in.). In 1885 was chosen to row in the School Trial Eights, with the result that he was given his colours, and rowed with S. D. Muttlebury, Guy Nickalls, and the brothers Barclay in the fine Eton eight in the same year which won the Ladies’ Plate at Henley. In the following year he rowed in the Oxford Etonian crew, beaten in the final heat of the Grand at Henley, and at the end of the year rowed bow in the losing crew the O.U.B.C. Trial Eights. He was given his Blue in the following spring, and rowed in the Boat Race for four years, being bow in 1887, 1888, and 1890, and stroke in 1889. He was in losing crews for three years, but in his last year W. A. L. Fletcher stroked Oxford to victory. He was hon. secretary of the O.U.B.C. in 1888 and president in 1889. He won the University Sculls in 1888. Captain Holland rowed for the Grand Challenge Cup eight times between 1888 and 1896, and won his last three races. In 1891 he captained Leander and rowed bow in C. W. Kent’s famous crew, which made a new "record" for the course (equalled New College in 1897) completing the distance in the final heat against London in 6 min. 51 sec. He rowed bow in 1893 in C. W. Kent’s Leander crew which defeated Magdalen (Oxford), Trinity (Dublin) and London. His last success and last appearance as a competitor was in the fast Leander crew of 1896. when he rowed "7" behind H. G. Gold in the eight which in turn defeated Yale University (U.S.A.), New College, and Thames. He was elected on the list of stewards of Henley Royal Regatta in 1901, and in 1911 was made a member of the Committee of Management. He has acted as distance judge at Henley since the retirement of Mr. Fred Fenner in 1909. After giving up active participation in the sport, Captain Holland was able to devote considerable time to coaching. For a number years he took charge of the Oxford crews up to the time of the final practice on tidal waters at Putney. He also coached Leander and other crews at Henley. Captain Holland was one of the greatest bow oarsmen of his decade. powerful for a light-weight, he was a perfect waterman, although his angular arm work rather spoiled his style. Extract from Reading Mercury - Saturday 16 February 1918, page 4: WARGRAVE. Captain William Francis Claude Holland, Durham Light Infantry, of the Gables, Wargrave, whose death occurred on November 8th, at Eastholm, Seaham Harbour, Durham, left estate valued at £5,478 17s. 11d., with net personalty £3,670 11s. 6d. Although well over army age he offered his services to the War Office, and in June, 1915, was given a staff appointment as draft commanding officer. For some time past he had been attached to the Tyne Garrison. Extract from Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Friday 9 November 1917, page 5: DEATH
OF-CAPT. HOLLAND William Francis Claude Holland, the famous Oxford coach, was found dead yesterday morning in his rooms at Easthome, Seaham Harbour. Captain Holland was 51, and a draft conducting officer attached to No. 1 section, Tyne Garrison, and stationed at Seaham Harbour, and his death will be greatly felt by numerous officers and civilians throughout the world, particularly old students of Eton and Oxford. The deceased was at Hammmerton House from June 8th to August 10th suffering from a frost-bitten left toe received in France in February. Captain Holland had served two and a half years with the forces since the beginning of the war, but had previous military service. |
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HOLLOWAY |
Bernard Henry |
See his statistics on CricInfo Extract from Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News - Saturday 20 February 1915, page 6: CAPT. B. H. HOLLOWAY, Royal Sussex Regt., is the well-known Old Leysian and Cambridge double Blue. He might with very little luck have been a triple Blue, for he has played with success for Sussex. He received his Blue at Rugby football at half-back, and has represented Cambridge several times at lacrosse. For some years he has played for the Old Leysians, of which club he has been both captain and hon. sec., and for the Surrey fifteen as a stand-off half-back. On the outbreak of war he was appointed Second Lieutenant in the Royal Sussex Regt., and was very soon promoted to a Captaincy. His many friends will wish him the best of luck "across the water." Extract from Mid Sussex Times - Tuesday 12 October 1915, page 3: CAPTAIN B. H. HOLLOWAY. Captain Bernard Henry Holloway, a well known figure in Sussex county cricket, and an officer of the 9th (Service) Batt. Royal Sussex Regiment, was killed in action in France on 27th September. Twenty-seven years of age, he was the third son cf Mr. and Mrs. Holloway, Burntwood Crane, Upper Tooting, S.W. He was educated at Leys Schools and at Jesus College, Cambridge. He played half-back at Rugby football for Cambridge against Oxford in 1907 and centre three-quarter back in 1909. He was in the University Lacrosse Twelve three successive years and was captain in 1910. He played for England at lacrosse in the same year. Extract from The Sportsman - Thursday 6 March 1919, page 4: Yet a third member of the Sussex side victorious over the Cantabs in 1913 made “the supreme sacrifice’’—I allude to BERNARD HENRY HOLLOWAY (9th Batt Royal Sussex Regt). elder brother of “N. J..“ who fell in France Sept. 27. 1915. He was in his 28th year, having first seen the light on Jan. 13, 1888. Educated at Leys School, he gained a place in the XI. in 1904 and three following years, proving himself most capable all-rounder, and in his last reason an excellent akipper. In batting he was third in 1904 with 23 per venture, second in 1905 (average 27) and 1906 (when he had an average of of 35.81), and head in 1907 with 35.75. In his year of captaincy, too, he captured twenty-two victims for 14.59 runs apiece. He did not secure his "blue" at Cambridge, but scored 58 out of 133 for the first wicket with C. G Forbes-Adam in the Seniors' match of 1911. He had previously visited the West Indies in 1910-11 with the M.C.C.. scoring 443 runs with an average of 24.61, including an innings of 100 v. British Guiana at Georgetown. He made occasional appearances for Sussex from 1911 onward, exhibiting strong defensive powers, and in the 1913 match referred to scored 58 (not out) and 32 (not out). In addition to the three Sussex amateurs, the Cantab. G. B. Davies, has “gone under’’; Kenneth Woodroffe was not playing in the game in question. In 1914 “B. H.’’ again took runs—54 and 15—off his old Alma Mater. He excelled at other branches of sport, for he* played half-back for Cambridge University against Oxford in 1907-8 and centre three-quarters a couple years later, whilst he was member of the Light Blues lacrosse team three years, acting on the last occasion as captain, and also represented England at that game. |
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HOPLEY |
Geoffrey William Van Der Byl |
Extract from Wisden Cricketers' Almanack Second Lieut. Geoffrey William Vanderbyl Hopley (2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards) died at the age of 23 on May 12 in the Military Hospital at Boulogne-sur-Mer, having been severely wounded in Flanders on February 3. He was in the Harrow Eleven in 1909 and 1910, in the latter season being second in the batting averages with 27.18. In his two matches against Eton he scored 1 and 23, 35 and 8. Proceeding to Cambridge, he obtained his Blue in 1912, making 14 and 6 not out v Oxford, but was unable to keep his place in either of the two following years. In 1914 he gave every promise of regaining a position in the side, scoring 29 and 120 in the Seniors' Match and 86 and 68 in a Trial game, but later he was quite out of form. In 1912 he won the heavyweight boxing for Cambridge. He was brother of Mr. FJV Hopley, and had been a member of the MCC since 1911. Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll Of Honour 1914-1918, Volume 2, page 171: HOPLEY, GEOFFREY WILLIAM VANDER BYL, 2nd Lieut., 2nd Battn. Grenadier Guards. 2nd s. of the Hon. William Musgrove Hopley, of Tenterden, Wynberg, Cape Colony, Senior Judge of Southern Rhodesia, by his wife, Annie, eldest dau. of the Hon. John Vander Byl, M.L.A. ; b. Kimberley, South Africa, 9 Sept. 1891 ; educ. Harrow (Scholar), and Trinity College, Cambridge (Scholar), where he obtained a First Class in the Law Tripos ; subsequently became a Barrister-at-Law, being called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1914 ; volunteered for Imperial Service on the outbreak of war in the Aug. of that year, and was gazetted 2nd Lieut. Grenadier Guards on the 19th ; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders, and died in hospital at Boulogne. 12 May, 1915, from wounds received in action near Bethune on 3 Feb. He was a keen sportsman; while at Harrow played in the Cricket XI. against Eton, and later in the Cambridge Xl. against Oxford ; also represented Cambridge as heavyweight boxer against Oxford : unm. |
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HORNER |
Edward William |
Extract from Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Wednesday 28 November 1917, page 8: LIEUT. EDWARD WILLIAM HORNER, the eldest son Sir John Horner, of Mells Park, Somerset, is reported to have fallen in action November 21. Aged 29 years, he was called to the Bar by the Inner Temple 1912. His younger sister is the widow of Lieut. Raymond Asquith, eldest son of Mr. Asquith, who was killed action September, 1916. Another sister is the wife of Hon. George Lambton, brother of the Earl of Durham. Extract from Somerset Standard - Friday 30 November 1917, page 3: LIEUT. EDWARD HORNER KILLED. With very great regret we have to record that Lieut. Edward William Horner, only son of Sir John F. F. Horner and Lady Horner, of Mells, has died of wounds received in action. Only a week previously to receiving his fatal wound he was shooting over the Mells covers when home on leave, and had intended to remain another day but a telegram recalled him on the Tuesday to his regiment, the Hussars. He was wounded on Wednesday last week, and passed away in a hospital at the base on Friday last. The deceased officer was born in 1888, and was therefore in his his thirtieth year. He was called to the Bar at the Inner Temple when 24 years of age. He was very popular in the neighbourhood. Of a very commanding presence, over six feet in height and splendidly proportioned, he never failed to secure attention. His suavity and good nature added a very great attraction to his physical endowments, and the greatest sorrow was everywhere felt amongst the residents in the vicinity when the sad news became known. Especially did sympathy go out to his bereaved parents and sisters, whose sorrow it must be extreme. The heirship tom the estate passes to the Rev. george Horner, twi brother of Sir John. "F.S.." in the Times, mentions that Sir John Horner's only son first held a commission in the North Somerset Yeomanry, but transferred to the Hussars, and after training at Tidworth, went to France in February, 1915. In May of that year he was so seriously wounded that it seemed improbable that he would be able to fight again. After a dangerous operation and a long illness he recovered, and in February, 1916, was sent on light duty to Egypt. He returned to England in the following May, and then served for some months on General Lumley's staff. He was passed fit for active service last spring, and rejoined his regiment at the front early in March. On November 21 he died of wounds received in the recent fighting. He was the brother-in-law and the dearest friend of Raymond Asquith. He loved life and enjoyed it to the full, but had no fear of death. Courage which amounted to recklessness, distinguished all his actions, and he courted danger in war as he had done in peace. His charming presence, his gallantry, and his gay spirits cast a spell over any company be was in. Extract from Somerset Standard - Friday 12 October 1923, page 7: MELLS. Memorial Statue.—A beautiful equestrian statue to the memory of their son, Lieut. Edward William Horner, who fell in action at Noyelles on Nov. 21st, 1917, has been erected by Sir John and Lady Horner and placed in St. Andrew's Church, Mells. |
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HOWLEY, D.S.O. |
Jasper Joseph |
Extract from Distinguished Service Order 1886-1915 published by Naval & Military Press: HOWLEY, JASPER JOSEPH, Capt., was born 5 Aug. 1868, son of the late Lieut.-Colonel John Howley, D.L., of Rich Hill, Lisnagry, County Limerick. He was educated at Oscott College, and at Sandhurst, and joined the Lincolnshire Regt. 11 Feb. 1888, being promoted Lieutenant 9 July, 1890, and Captain 19 Nov. 1897. He served in the South African War, taking part in the operations in the Orange Free State, Feb. to May, 1900, including operations at Paardeberg ; was present at the actions at Poplar Grove, Karee Siding, Vet River and Zand River ; was on active service in the Transvaal in May and June, 1900, including actions near Johannesburg and Pretoria. He was severely wounded was mentioned in Despatches twice [London Gazette, 8 Feb. and 10 Sept. 1901] ; awarded the Queen's Medal with three clasps, and created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 Sept. 1901] : " Jasper Joseph Howley, Capt., Lincolnshire Regt. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa." The Insignia were presented by the King 17 Dec. 1901. Capt. Howley was Adjutant, Volunteers, 19 Jan. 1902, to 10 March, 1900, and was promoted to Major 11 March, 1900. He served in the European War, in the Lincolnshire Regt., accompanying the British Expeditionary Force to France. He fell at Neuve Chapelle 11 March, 1915, being killed instantaneously by a shell in the trench in the early morning while writing orders. His Colonel, Colonel McAndrew, had been killed the day before at almost the same hour, and Major Howley had taken over the command of the Regiment. Major Howley was a good cricketer, a member of the M.C.C. and Incogniti, rode well to hounds, and was a good shot. He was unmarried. Extract from Broad Arrow - Friday 16 April 1915, page 27: Major Jasper Joseph Howley, D.S.O., Lincolnshire Regt., who was recently killed in action, was the third son of the late Col. John Howley, of Rich Hill, co. Limerick. Born in 1868, he entered the Army in 1888, and was promoted major in 1906. He served during the South African War of 1899-1902, being twice mentioned in despatches. Extract from Retford and Worksop Herald and North Notts Advertiser - Tuesday 30 March 1915, page 4, and Newcastle Journal - Monday 22 March 1915, page 3: Major Jasper Joseph Howley, D.S.O., Lincolnshire Regiment. was born on August 5th, 1868, and entered the Army as second-lieutenant on February 11, 1888. Hw was gazetted lieutenant on July 9, 1890, captain on Nov. 19, 1897. and Major on March 11, 1906. Between 1902 and 1906 Major Howley was employed as adjutant of Volunteers. He served in the South African War (1900), in which he was severely wounded; wae twice mentioned in despatches, and received the Queen's medal with three clasps. Extract from Irish Officers Died In The Great War, 1914-1919: Major Jasper J. Howley, D.S.O., of the 2nd Lincoln Regiment, was killed in action at Neuve Chapelle on March 11th. He was the third son of Colonel John Howley, D.L., of Rich Hill, Co. Limerick. He was educated at Oscott and Sandhurst and joined the Lincoln Regiment in March, 1888. With his two brothers he served in the South African War, in which campaign he was severely wounded. He was twice mentioned in despatches and received the D.S.O. He was in Bermuda with his regiment when the war broke out, and the regiment, of which he was second in command, was brought to France about the 1st November.
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HUGHES-ONSLOW |
Arthur |
Old Etonian. Major, C.O. Remounts, 10th (Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars. Died 17th August 1914. Husband of Mrs. Arthur Hughes-Onslow, of Linda Vista, Abergavenny, Mon. Native of Alton Albany, Girvan, Ayrshire. Son of the late Lt.-Col. John Howley, D.L. Brother of Major Denzil Hughes-Onslow, also killed. Left Eton College in 1880. Served in the Sudan and South African campaigns. Buried in STE. MARIE CEMETERY, LE HAVRE, Seine-Maritime, France. Division 64. Plot VI. Row B. Grave 1. Extract from Broad Arrow - Friday 21 August 1914, page 19: Major A. Hughes-Onslow.—Major Arthur Hughes-Onslow, late of 10th Hussars, Reserve of Officers, died in France on the 17th inst., whilst serving with the Expeditionary Force, aged fifty-two. He entered the Service in May 1882, and became lieutenant in the following September, captain in January 1890, and major in February 1898, retiring in January 1903. He took part in the Egyptian Expedition to the Soudan in 1884, being present at the battles of Teb and Tamai, receiving the medal with clasp and the bronze star. He also served in the South African War of 1899-1902 and received the Queen's medal with three clasps. |
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HUME |
Edward Archibald |
Extract from Globe - Friday 2 August 1912, page 10: MARRIAGES. HUME—HOPE.—On the 30th ult., at St. Peter’s Church, Eaton-square, Edward Archibald Hume, Chief Magistrate of the Gambia, son of Edward Hume, of Lincoln’s Inn, to Violet Mary, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Hope, of Whitney Court, Herefordshire. Extract from Staffordshire Advertiser - Saturday 4 September 1915, page 7: DIED OF WOUNDS. HUME.—Aug 27, on the voyage home, of wounds received in Gallipoli on July 25, EDWARD ARCHIBALD HUME, captain, 7th South Staffordshire Regiment, barrister-at-law, second son of Edward Hume, Lincoln’s Inn, barrister-at-law, husband of Violet Mary Hume, aged 36. Extract from Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Thursday 7 October 1915, page 3: Captain Edward Archibald Hume, 7th South Staffordshire Regiment, died August 27th in a hospital ship on the voyage home, of wounds received in Gallipoli on July 25th, practised on the Western Circuit, until appointed Chief Magistrate of the Crown Colony of the Gambia in 1909, from which post retired in 1313. At the outbreak of war he was the prospective Unionist candidate for Banffshire. In September, 1914, he was appointed a postal censor, and in December received a commission in the South Staffords. His younger brother, Lieutenant C. G. Hume, the 1st Battalion (38th) the same regiment, was killed at Ypres in October last. Captain E. A. Hume was educated St. David's, Reigate, and at Winchester and Trinity College, Oxford. He married, in 1912, Violet Mary Hope, daughter of the late James L. A. Hope, Whitney-on-Wye, Herefordshire. He was the second son of Mr. E. Hume, of Lincoln's Inn, barrister-at-law. |
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HUNT |
John Henry Sneyd |
See his statistics on CricInfo and extract from Wisden Cricketers' Almanack Details with regard to the death of Mr. Hunt have never been published. Place and date are unknown, but his friends have long given up hope that he is sill alive. Mr. Hunt was a very good all-round cricketer and so full of enthusiasm for the game that he was more valuable on a side than many players of greater natural gifts. He was a very plucky punishing bat, a useful change bowler - right hand fast - and a brilliant fieldsman wherever he was placed. He played his first match for Middlesex in 1902--a disastrous year for the county--making his first appearance in the Whit-Monday fixture against Somerset. After an interval of over 15 years one recalls his undisguised delight when on being tried as second change, he took a wicket with the first ball he bowled. In his second innings he hit up 60, but in his four subsequent matches for Middlesex in 1902 he did next to nothing with either bat or ball. In 1903, however, when Middlesex won the County Championship he proved his worth as a batsman, getting an average of 27 with 57 as his highest score. It cannot be said that during his connection with Middlesex he improved as a batsman on his early efforts, but he headed the bowling in 1908, taking thirteen wickets in five matches with an average of 19 runs a wicket. His highest innings in first-class cricket was 128 in the Gentlemen v. Players Match at the Oval in 1904--the very unsatisfactory match in which two changes were made in the Gentlemen's team after the first day. |
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HUNTER |
Hugh Michael |
Extract from The Bond of Sacrifice, Volume 2, page 242: LIEUTENANT HUGH MICHAEL HUNTER, 3rd (RESERVE) attd. 2nd BATTN. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S (WILTSHIRE REGIMENT), was the youngest surviving son of Robert L. Hunter and his wife Gertrude, and was in his twenty-third year. His elder brother, Captain Richard Hunter, 2nd Battalion, Scottish Rifles, has been twice wounded in the war. Lieutenant Hunter was educated at Winchester College, where he was in the Cricket XI, afterwards becoming an undergraduate of University College, Oxford, where he was Captain of his College Cricket XI, and rowed in the College Torpid. At Oxford he was a member of the O.T.C., and when war broke out in August, 1914, he received a commission, as 2nd Lieutenant, in the Wiltshire Regiment. He joined the 3rd Battalion at Weymouth, where he remained till November, and then joined the 2nd Battalion, serving with the Expeditionary Force in France. Early in February he came home on a week's leave, but returned to the front on the 12th of that month. He was wounded at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle on the 12th March, 1915, and died on the 6th April in the 7th Stationary Hospital, Boulogne. Lieutenant Hunter's promotion to that rank, to date from the middle of February, 1915, was not gazetted until after his death. The Officer Commanding the 2nd Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment, wrote of him: “Since I arrived here I have heard a great deal about him. He was a universal favourite in the Regiment, and was much beloved and respected by the men. The Captain who was in command at Neuve Chapelle, and is now on leave, told me your son behaved with conspicuous gallantry on that day, and many of the officers here have also stated the same." The Captain who was in Command at Neuve Chapelle wrote: “It was a great grief to me to see the announcement of your son's death in the paper this morning. The Colonel told me that he was getting on well when he saw him on his way to the battalion. Your son's death will be a great loss to the Regiment, and we shall all feel it. He did remarkably well at the battle of Neuvc Chapelle, and his name has been forwarded to the higher authorities with my recommendations." For his services in the war Lieutenant Hunter was mentioned in Sir John French's Despatch of the 31st May, 1915. Extract from Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette - Saturday 10 April 1915, page 1: HUNTER.—On the 6th April, at 7th Stationary Hospital, Boulogne, Hugh Michael Hunter, of University College, Oxford., Second Lieuteant, Wiltshire Regiment, yougest surviving son of Robert L. and Gertrude Hunter, died of wounds received on 12th March, at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle. Extract from Birmingham Daily Post - Tuesday 13 April 1915, page 4: DIED OF WOUNDS. HUNTER,
Sec. Lieut. H. M.. Wiltshire Regiment. |
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HUNTER |
Richard Jocelyn |
Captain, 5th (City of London) Battalion (London Rifle Brigade) attached 1st/21st Battalion (First Surrey Rifles), London Regiment. Died of wounds 25th August 1918. Aged 32. Born 2nd February 1886. Baptised 27th March 1886 in St Peter, Eaton Square, Pimlico, Middlesex. Son of Robert Lewin Hunter and Gertrude Devas Hunter; husband of Violet S. M. Neville (formerly Hunter), of Sloley Hall, Norwich. In the 1891 census he was aged 5, born St George Hanover Square, Middlesex, son of Robert L and Mary H S Hunter, resident St Georges Square, St George Hanover Square, London & Middlesex. In the 1901 census he was aged 15, born London, Middlesex, a Student of Winchester College, boarding at 11, Edgar Road, Winchester St Faith Within, Winchester, Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 25, born Westminster, London, a Law Student, son of Robert Lewin and Mary H Gertrude Hunter, resident 115, Eaton Square S.W., St George Hanover Square, London & Middlesex. Buried in DIVE COPSE BRITISH CEMETERY, SAILLY-LE-SEC, Somme, France. Plot III. Row A. Grave 4. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1919: HUNTER Richard Jocelyn of 9 New-square Lincolns Inn Middlesex captain London Rifle Brigade died 25 August 1918 in France Probate London 11 January to Violet Sophia Mary Hunter widow. Effects £7697 9s. 9d. Extract from Clifton Society - Thursday 24 July 1913, page 9: APPROACHING MARRIAGES A marriage has been arranged between Richard Jocelyn Hunter, third son of Robert Lewin Hunter, of 115, Eaton-square, and Violet Sophia Mary, eldest daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel Baines (late Gloucester Regiment) and Mrs. Baines, of The Lawn, Shirehampton, Gloucestershire. Extract from Clifton Society - Thursday 11 June 1914, page 10: BARBARA'S BUDGET. CLIFTON, Wednesday, June 10th, 1914. The great social event of last week was the wedding of Miss Violet Baines, elder daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel and Mrs. Cuthbert Baines, of The Lawn, Shirehampton, and Mr. Richard Jocelyn Hunter, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert. Hunter, of Eaton.square, London, which took place at the Parish Church, Shirehampton, on Saturday, June 6th at 2.30 The officiating clergy were the Right Rev. Bishop Forrest Browne, Canon Hunter, uncle of the bridegroom, and the Rev. Harold Gibson, vicar of the parish. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion with white flowers and palms. The service was a choral one, and the hymns, "Oh, Father, all creating," and "O Perfect Love," were sung. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a very becoming bridal gown of ivory satin, the skirt being draped over an underskirt of gold lace, whilst the bodice was composed of crepe chiffon and lace with a gold medici collar. A note of originality was struck by a court train of gold embossed ninon edged with gold embroidery, one corner being completed with a bunch of orange blossom and myrtle. She wore a tulle veil over a coronet of orange blossom, myrtle and white heather, and carried a bouquet of lovely white flowers. The bridal cortege. . . . . . . . . Extract from Westminster Gazette - Thursday 5 September 1918, page 4: DEATHS. HUNTER. —On the 25th ult.. in France, of wounds received in action the previous day, Richard Jocelyn Hunter, of 9, New square, Lincoln's Inn, Captain, London Rifle Brigade, attached 1st/21st London Regiment, beloved husband of Violet Hunter, The Lawn Shirehampton. A memorial service will be arranged at St. Peter's, Eaton-square, later. |
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HURLEY |
Stanley George |
Lieutenant, Royal Air Force. Died of influenza and cardiac failure at Cross Trees, Sutton Courtney, Berkshire, 1st March 1919; his aunt was present at his death. Aged 41. Born 24th January 1878. Son of the late George Frederick and Fanny E. Hurley; husband of Dorothy Hurley, of 7, Queen's Road, Riichmond, Surrey. Transferred to the unemployed list 11th February 1919. Buried in RICHMOND CEMETERY, Surrey. Plot/Row/Section P. Grave 2780. |
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HUTCHINGS |
Kenneth Lotherington |
Extract from Wisden Cricketers' Almanack - see his biography on Tonbridge at War Lieut. Kenneth Lotherington Hutchings (King's Liverpool Regiment, attached to Welsh Regiment) was killed in action during the first week in September. He was struck by a shell, death being instantaneous. Of all the cricketers who have fallen in the War he may fairly be described as the most famous. Kenneth Lotherington Hutchings did not fulfil all the hopes formed of him, but at his best he was one of the most remarkable batsmen seen in this generation. Those who follow cricket will not need to be reminded of the sensation caused by his play in 1906--the year in which Kent, for the first time in modern days, came out as Champion County. To the triumph of the side no one contributed more than Hutchings. It is true that he fell a little below C. J. Burnup in the averages, but he played with amazing brilliancy, getting four 100's in county matches, and scoring 1,358 runs. His success astonished the public, but it was scarcely a surprise to those who had watched him from his school days. He had a great career at Tonbridge, being in the eleven for five years, and heading the batting for three seasons in succession. The first evidence of his ability in county cricket was given when, in 1903, he scored 106 for Kent against Somerset at Taunton. His batting in 1906 took him at once to the top of the tree, and on all hands he was regarded as an England cricketer. Unfortunately he never again reached quite the level of his great season. From time to time he did brilliant things, playing especially well in 1909 and 1910, but in 1912 he lost his form and dropped out of the Kent eleven. In 1909 he was chosen twice for England against Australia, scoring nine at Manchester and 59 at the Oval. He paid one visit to Australia, being a member of the M.C.C.'s team in the winter of 1907-8. Taking the tour as a whole, he did not meet with the success expected, but at Melbourne, in the only Test match the Englishmen won, he played a very fine innings of 126. Hutchings was quite individual in his style of batting, recalling no predecessor. His driving power was tremendous, and when at his best he could score from good length balls wih wonderful facility. It was said in 1906 that when he played for Kent against Yorkshire, even George Hirst--most fearless of fieldsmen at mid-off--went back several yards for him, so terrific being the force of his hitting. Like most modern batsmen, Hutchings trusted for defence wholly to his back play. When he went forward it was always for the purpose of scoring. Playing the daring game that he did, he could only do himself full justice when physically very fit. His fielding was on a par with his batting. In the slips or in the deep field he was equally brilliant. He was born at Southborough, near Tunbridge Wells, on December 7, 1882.--S.H.P. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1917: HUTCHINGS
Kenneth Lotherington of Highbury Southborough Kent
lieutenant King's Liverpool regiment died 3 September 1916 in France
Administration London 23 February to Edward John
Hutchings surgeon. Extract from Maidstone Telegraph - Saturday 16 September 1916, page 5: KENT
AND THE WAR. At the end of last week the news arrived that Lieut. Kenneth Lotherington Hutchings, Liverpool Regiment, attached Welsh Regiment, the Kent cricketer, had been killed in action. * * * * Born at Southborough, in December, 1882, Lieut. Hutchings was a member of a cricketing family. Two of his brothers have played for Kent, his father was an enthusiastic player, while one of his uncles was in the Oxford Eleven in 1880. * * * * A typical man of Kent, in that his cricket was characteristic of his county—bright, free, sparkling—Hutchings at his best was the most engaging batsman of his day. So long as he was at the wicket, he brought out all that was best in a glorious game. On any wicket, against any bowling he was magnificent. His dash, his vigour, his quick eye, his indifference to care, made him unlike any other Cricketer; not in this generation have we seen his equal. * * * * At school, at Tonhridge, Hutchings was already an uncommon, even a great, player. He was in his school team for five' years, and in 1906, when he found a permanent place in the Kent Eleven (he first appeared for his county in 1903), he took the public by storm. Appropriately enough, it was at Tonbridge that he first made his renown. Middlesex were the visitors, and Kent, having promised well, got into difficulties. Kenneth Hutchings, at the top of his form the moment he arrived at the wickets, refused to yield. In a way he played the whole of the Middlesex side by himself, and it was only because there was no one to stay with him that he was robbed of the rare distinction of scoring 100 in each innings; a distinction, however, which he won at Worcester in the following year, when he made 109 and 109 (not out). In 1906, thanks in a large measure to his consistency, Kent finished the season, as the winners of the county championship. During that season, writes an authority, the public made the belated discovery that there was probably more life and colour in cricket as it was played in Kent, than in that of any other county. * * * * Hutchings, in 1906, got four 100's, scored altogether 1,597 runs, and was the first batsman in all England. He did not afterwards live up to his wonderful form of that season, but so long as he was in the game, he did many brilliant things. In 1909, he was one of the chosen team for England against Australia. In 1907-8 he was in Australia with the M.C.C. team, and at Melbourne, in the only Test match which England won, he played a very fine innings of 126. He appeared fairly regularly in the Gentlemen v. Players games, and always enjoyed much popularity. And if, as has been said, there was no finer batsman to watch than Hutchings, it can also be said that as a fieldsman he had no superior. His cricket in every way was full of vitality, and as a man and a colleague he will always be remembered as a charming personality. * * * * When]. war broke out Hutchings was in business' in Liverpool, and at once rushed, to the colours. He was a Lieutenant in the King's' (Liverpool Regiment), and was attached to the Welsh Regiment. He was in his 34th year. * * * * Extract from Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald - Saturday 16 September 1916, page 4: MR.
KENNETH HUTCHINGS KILLED IN ACTION. It announced from Liverpool that Lieutenant Kenneth Lotherington Hutchings, Liverpool Regiment, attached to the Welsh Regiment, has been killed in action. Some reports state that he had a presentiment of his fate. Born at Southborough, near Tonbridge, in December, 1882, he was member of a cricketing family. Two of his brothers have played for Kent, his father was an enthusiastic player, while one of his uncles was in the Oxford Eleven in 1880. At his best Mr Hutchings was one of the most remarkable batsmen seen in this generation. No one contributed more to the triumph of Kent in 1906 than Mr. Hutchings, and, although he fell a little below C. J. Burnup in the averages, he played with amazing brilliancy, getting four hundreds in county matches and scoring 1,358 runs. His success astonished the public, but it was scarcely a surprise to those who had watched him from his school days. He had great career at Tonbridge, being in the eleven for five years and heading the batting for three seasons in succession. The first evidence of his ability in county cricket was given when in 1903 he scored 106 for Kent against Somerset at Taunton. His batting in 1906 took him at once to the top of the tree, and on all hands was regarded as an England cricketer. Unfortunately, he never again reached quite the level of his great season. From time to time he did brilliant things, playing especially well in 1909 and 1910, but in 1912 lost his form and dropped out of the Kent Eleven. In 1909 he was chosen twice for England against Australia, scoring none at Manchester and 59 at the Oval. He paid one visit to Australia, being member of the M.C.C.’s team in the winter of 1907-8. Taking the tour as whole, he did not do himself justice, but at Melbourne, in the only Test match the Englishmen won, he played very fine innings of 126. Hutchings was quite individual in his style of batting. His driving power was tremendous, and when at his best he could score from good-length balls with wonderful facility. His fielding was on a par with his batting. In the slips or in the deep field he was equally brilliant. Kenneth Hutchings will always be remembered as a charming personality. For some time he occupied responsible position with Messrs. Wiggin and Teape at their paper mills at Buckland, Dover. When war broke out he was in business in Liverpool. |
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Colonel,
10th Battalion, Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment).
Killed in action 27th September 1915. Husband of Maud Minnie (nee
Ranking) Hadow, married 1892 in Bangalore, India. Buried in ST.
PATRICK'S CEMETERY, LOOS, Pas de Calais, France. Plot III. Row G.
Grave 8.
Captain,
11th (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars. Died
13th November 1914,
in the Duchess of Westminster's Hospital at Le Touquet, of wounds
received in action at Messines.
Aged 39. Son of John and Maria Halliday, of Chichlade House, Salsibury,
Wiltshire. Buried in north-west part of ALL SAINTS CHURCHYARD, CHICKLADE,
Wiltshire. See also 
CAPTAIN
JOHN ALEXANDER HALLIDAY, 11th HUSSARS, son of the late
John Halliday, of Chicklade House, Salisbury, was born in London
on the 10th April, 1875. He was educated at Harrow, where, in 1893,
he was in the School Cricket XI, in 189.2- 93 in the Football XI,
won the second prize for heavy- weight boxing in the Public Schools'
Competition in 1893, and the first prize for the same in 1894. He
then went to Trinity College, Cambridge; where he won the hammer-throwing
prize at the Inter-'Varsity Sports in 1897.
Major-General,
commanding 3rd Division, General Staff. Killed in action 14th October
1914. Aged 54. Son of Lt. Gen. Henry Meade Hamilton, C.B. Awarded
the Distinguished Service order (D.S.O.). Buried in ST. MARTIN CHURCHYARD,
CHERITON, Kent. 
Major,
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. Died 13th June 1916. Aged 72.
Born 31st August 1845 in Marcham, berkshire. Son of Jane Fellows;
husband of Mary Josephine 9Nee Wagner) Hammans, of The Lodge, Burghfield
Bridge, Reading, married 1889 in All Saints Church, St. Kilda, Melbourne;
two sons from the marriage. Served in the Burma Campaign (1892-93).
Height 5 feet 9 inches. Compulsory retired 31st August 1894, recalled
to Army Service 14th June 1900 (Reserve of Officers). In the 1901
census he was aged 55, born Marcham, Berkshire, a Major in the Reserve
of Officers, married to Mary Josephine Hammans with one son, billeted
and resident Bodmin, Cornwall. In the 1911 census he was aged 65,
born Marcham, Abingdon, Berkshire, a Major Retired H.M. Forces,
married to Mary Josephine Hammns with one son, resident Laburnam
Cottage, Streatley, Berkshire. Buried in ST. THOMAS OF CANTERBURY
CHURCHYARD, GORING, Oxfordshire.
Old
Etonian. Major, Leicestershire Yeomanry (Territorial) attached 14th
Battalion, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Missing presumed killed
in action 24th March 1918. Aged 30. Born 5th May 1887, baptised
4th June 1887 in All Saints, Ennismore Gardens, Knightsbridge, Middlesex,
son of Evan and Gwendoline Harriet Hanbury. Son of Mrs. Hanbury,
of Braunston Manor, Oakham, Rutland, and the late Evan Hanbury;
husband of Sophia Olave Murray Graham (formerly Hanbury), of 15,
Mansfield St., Portland Place, London. Left Eton College in 1905.
Matriculated 1905 New College, Oxford University. Mentioned in Despatches.
In the 1891 census he was aged 3, born London, Middlesex, son of
Evan and gwendoline Hanbury, resident Manor House, The Village,
Braunston, Oakham, Rutland & Leicestershire. In the 1901 census
he was aged 13, born London, Middlesex, a Pupil at Eton College,
boarding at 5, Keates Lane, Eton, Buckinghamshire & Berkshire.
In the 1911 census hewas aged 23, born London, Middlesex, a Brewer,
visiting Blyth Hall, Rotherham, Blyth, Nottinghmashire. No known
grave. Commemorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 6.
Private
1113, 1st Battalion, Honourable Artillery Company (Infantry). Killed
in action at Elzenwalle 16th May 1915. Aged 27. Born and resident
Eltham, enlisted Armoury House. Son of Robert Munter Hedderwick
and Isabel Corbet Hedderwick, of Woodlands, Chislehurst, Kent. In
the 1901 census he was aged 13, born London, a pupil, student residing
at Great Armwell, Ware, Hertfordshire. VOORMEZEELE ENCLOSURE No.
3, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot XIV. Row H. Grave 5. See
also 
Old
Etonian. Captain, 16th (County of London) Battalion (Queen's Westminter
Rifles), London Regiment). Died of wounds 3rd November 1918 at
the Hamilton Officers’ Hospital, of influenza and pneumonia.
Aged 35. Baptised 16th September 1883 in Little Bookham, Surrey.
Son of Herbert and Annie Helme, of "Downside", Salvington,
Worthing, Sussex. Born at Cobham, Surrey. In the 1891 census he
was aged 7, born Cobham, Surrey, son of Herbert and Annie Helme,
resident Cobham Lodge Home, Cobham Park, Cobham, Epsom, Surrey.
In the 1901 census he was aged 17, born Fairmile, Surrey, a student
at Eton College, boarding at Eton Cottage, High Street, Eton, Buckinghamshire.
Left Eton College in 1902. Matriculated 1902 Magdalen College, Oxford
University. In the 1911 census he was aged 27, born Cobham, Surrey,
a Local Director's Assistant, boarding at 8, Malvern Street, Newcastle
upon Tyne, Elswick, Northumberland. Buried 6 November 1918 north-east
of the church in LITTLE BOOKHAM CHURCHYARD, Surrey. Also listed
on the 
Old
Etonian. Brigadier-General, commanding 3rd Guards Brigade, General
Staff formerly Scots Guards. Killed in action 9th May 1916. Aged
53. Baptised 7th May 1863 in Westbury on Trym, Holy Trinity, Gloucestershire,
son of George Frederick and Juliann Charlotte Heyworth, resident
Westbury on Trym, Holy Trinity, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Husband
of Violet Heyworth, of Biddlesden Park, Brackley, Northants. Awarded
the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.). In the 1911 census he
was aged 48, born Westbury on Bryon, Bristol, Gloucesterhsire, single,
Regular Soldier, Lieutenant-Colonel, 1st Battalion, Scots Guards,
billeted at Kasr El Nil Barracks, Cairo, Egypt. In 1913, aged 49,
he married Violet Charlotte Hatfield Harter, aged 45, in Sharnbrook,
Bedfordshire. Buried in BRANDHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen,
Belgium. Plot II. Row C. Grave 2.
[Listed
as James Bryan HICHENS on Military records] Lieutenant, 16th Battalion,
King's Royal Rifle Corps. Killed in action 16th July 1916. Aged
43. Born 16th October 1872, baptised 20th November 1872 in St Peter,
Eaton Square, Pimlico, Middlesex, son of John Knill Jope and Mary
Helen Hichens. Son of the late John Knill Jope Hichens and Mary
Helen Hichens. In the 1881 census he was aged 8, born St George's,
Middlesex, a scholar, son of John K Jope and Mary H Hichens, resident
9, Chester Street, St George Hanover Square, London & Middlesex.
Educated at Kynnersley's preparatory School, Ascot, Winchester School
and Magdalen College, Oxford. Matriculated 1891 Magdalen College,
Oxford University. Member of the Stock Exchange. No known grave.
Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face
13 A and 13 B. See also 
Major,
2nd Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Killed in action 11th
March 1915. Aged 48. Born 4th July 1866, Charing Cross, Glasgow,
Lanarkshire, Scotland. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Higginbotham, of
Craigmaddie, Milngavie, Glasgow; husband of Lucy Francis Gray (nee
Round) Higginbotham (2nd wife), married 23rd January 1909 in Birch,
Essex, she died at Birch Hall 5th March 1915. Baptised 1866 in Anderston,
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, son of Charles Titus and Agnes Higginbotham,
resident Ker, Glasgow, Lanarkshire. In the 1901 census h was aged
34, born Scotland, a , married to Florence Higginbotham, resident
Park Cottage, 4, Devonport, Stoke Damerel, Devon. In the 1911 census
he was aged 45, born Glasgow, a Major - Infantry Regiment, married
to Lucy Higginbotham, resident Eric's Own, Alexandra Road, South
Farnborough, Farnborough, Hampshire. No known grave. Commemorated
on LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 28 to 30. Also
commemorated in St Peter & St Paul Church, Birch, Essex.
Major
(Brevt Lt.-Col.), Royal Wlesh Fusliers and G.S.O.I., General Staff.
Killed in action 10th September 1916. Aged 41. Born 16th May 1875
at 6, oxford Square, London. Educated Rugby School. Height 5 feet
10¾ inches. Son of Katharine Shepperson (formerly Hill),
of 8, Cresswell Gardens, South Kensington, London, and the late
James Eardley Hill (Barrister at law). Awarded the Distiguished
Service Order (D.S.O.) and Member of the Royal Victorian Order (M.V.O.).
In the 1881 census he was aged 5, born Paddington, Middlesex, a
scholar, son of James Henry Chudley and Catherine Hill, resident
6, Oxford Square, Paddington, London & Middlesex. In the 1891
census he was aged 15, born Middlesex, son of James E and Katherine
Hill, resident Oxford Square, Paddington, London & Middlesex.
In the 1911 census he was aged 35, born London, Middlesex, Professional
Soldier, a Captain, 2nd Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, billeted
at Roberts Barracks, Quetta, Baluchistan, India. Buried in BETHUNE
TOWN CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot III. Row K. Grave 40.
Captain,
1st Battalion attached 10th Battalion, King's Own (Yorkshire Light
Infantry). Killed in action 3rd May 1917. Aged 25. Born 23rd March
1892, baptised 22nd Paril 1892 in Sidmouth, Devon, son of Ralph
Watson and Margaret Emily Hine-Haycock, of Core Hill, Sidmouth.
Buried in HENIN COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France.
Plot I. Row B. Grave 4. See also 
Old
Etonian. Major, 12th (County of London) Battalion (The Rangers),
London Regiment. Killed in action by shrapnel 15th February 1915.
Aged 41. Born 15th March 1873, baptised 25th April 1873 in Colkirk
with Oxwick, Norfolk, son of Walter Marsham and jessie Mary Hoare.
Husband of E. F. Hoare, of Milton House, Berkhamsted. Lived at The
Rectory, Colkirk (1891 Census) and was a schoolboy at Eton. Son
of Rev. Walter Hoare (Rector of Colkirk) and Mrs Jessica Hoare.
Married 20th October 1901 in Marylebone to Elsie Florence Hogg.
He played one football game for Norfolk (1888-89). He later played
cricket for Cambridgeshire (1895-98) and 6 matches for Norfolk Cricket
Club (1903-1905). His brother was Walter Robertson Hoare, Captain,
Hampshire Regiment attached to the R.A.F, who survived the war.
Buried in YPRES TOWN CEMETERY EXTENSION, Ieper., West-Vlaanderen,
Belgium. Plot III. Row A. Grave 7. See also 
Old
Etonian. Captain, 1st Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire
and Derbyshire Regiment). Died of wounds 12th March 1915. Aged 34.
Born 23rd October 1880 in Dover Street, London, baptised 16th November
1880 at St James, Piccadilly, Middlesex, son of Robert Kirkman and
Honora Janet Hodgson. Son of Robert Kirkman Hodgson and of Lady
Norah Janet Hodgson, of 77, Eaton Square, London. Height 5 feet
9 inches. In the 1911 census he was aged 30, single, a Regular Soldier,
Captain, 45th Regimental District, Derby, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire
Regiment, billeted at Normanton Barracks, Normanton, Derby, Derbyshire.
Buried in ESTAIRES COMMUNAL CEMETERY AND EXTENSION, Nord, France.
Plot II. Row H. Grave 7.
Captain,
82nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 21st March
1918. Aged 38. Brother of Mr. B. H. Hodgson, of 6, Keble Rd., Oxford.
No known grave. Commemorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France.
Panel 7 to 10.
Lieutenant,
204 Squadron, Royal Air Force formerly 4th Battalion, The King's
(Liverpool Regiment). Killed in action by gun fire flying in a Camel
D8221 15th September 1918. Aged 24. Born 12th March 1894. Son of
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hodgson, of Flat 3, 4, Bodorgan Rd., Bournemouth.
Resident of Sherborne, Dorset. In the 1901 census he was aged 7,
born Sherborne, Dorset, son of Charles H and Leonora M C Hodgson,
resident Abbey Grange, Sherborne, Dorset. In the 1911 census he
was aged 17, born Sherborne, Dorset, at school, residennt Abbey
Grange, son of Charles Herbert Hodgson, Sherborne, Dorset. Buried
in COXYDE MILITARY CEMETERY, Koksijde, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Plot II. Row K. Grave 17.
Old
Etonian. Lieutenant, Reserve of Officers and 2nd Battalion, Scots
Guards. Severely wounded in the leg 25th October 1914 and invalided
home and subsequently died from his wounds at Royal Herbert Hospital,
Woolwich, 1st November 1914. Aged 32. Born 18th August 1882, Murray
Bay, Quebec, Canada. Son of Mary Holbech, of The Cottage, Farnborough,
Banbury, Oxon, and the late Lt. Col. W. H. Holbech (K.R.R.C.). Left
Eton College in 1900. In the 1901 census he was aged 18, born Montreal,
Canada, a student, Gentleman Cadet, resident Sandhurst, Easthampstead,
Berkshire. Originally embarked with 2nd Battalion for active service
with Expeditionary Force 4th October 1914. Buried against the north
side of the tower 14 November 1914 in ST. BOTOLPH CHURCHYARD, FARNBOROUGH,
Warwickshire. 
Old
Etonian. Captain, General List and 4th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry.
Died 8th November 1917. Aged 52. Son of William James and Lizzie
Holland; husband of the late Kate Gilbey Holland. In the 1871 census
he was aged 5, born Middlesex, son of William J and Elizabeth H
Holland, resident Porchester Terrace, Paddington, Kensington, London
& Middlesex. In the 1881 census he was aged 15, born Porchester
Terrace, London, Middlesex, a scholar, barding at Eton College,
"the Terrace", Eton, Buckinghamshire & Berkshire.
Left Eton College in 1885. In the 1911 census he was aged 45, born
Paddington, London, a Port Wine Shipper, a widower, resident The
Galles, School Hill, Wargrave, Berkshire. Buried in ST. MARY CHURCHYARD,
BIRCHANGER, Essex.
[SDGW
states 1st Battalion] Major, commanding 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire
Regiment. Killed in action by a shell 11th March 1915. Aged 46.
Served in the South African war. Awarded the Distinguished Service
Order (D.S.O.). Buried in RUE-PETILLON MILITARY CEMETERY, FLEURBAIX,
Pas de Calais, France. Plot III. Row A. Grave 3.
Captain,
7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. Died of wounds 27th
August 1915. Aged 36. Born 25th December 1878. Son of Edward Hume,
Barrister-at-Law, and Agnes Mary Hume; husband of Violet Mary Hume,
of 9, St. Leonard's Terrace, Chelsea, London. Educated Winchester
College and Trinity College, Oxford Universtiry. Matriculated 1897
in Trinity College, Oxford University. . Chief Magistrate of the
Gambia.
In the 1881 census he was aged 2, born Pddington,
Middlesex, son of Edward and Agnes M Hume, resident 3, Gloucester
Place, Paddington, Kensington, London & Middlesex. In the 1891
census he was aged 12, born Paddington, Middlesex, son of Edward
and Agnes Hume, resident Oatlands Wood, Church Road, Walton on Thames,
Chertsey, Surrey. In the 1901 census he was aged 22, born London,
Middlesex, a Student, son of Edward Huume (a widower), resident
Church House, Church Road, Oatlands, Walton on Thames, Chertsey,
Surrey. No known grave. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey.
Panel 134 to 136.
Second
Lieutenant, 23rd (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment formerly
London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles). Killed
in action 16th September 1916. Aged 42. Born 24th November 1874,
Kensington, London. Son of the late R. P. Carew Hunt, of 56, Queen's
Gardens, London. Served from August, 1914. A Clerk in the Probate
and Divorce Registry. Educated Winchester College and Oxford University.
In the 1891 census he was aged 16, born London, Middlesex, a scholar,
boarding at Southgate Road, St Michael, Winchester, Hampshire. In
the 1901 census he was aged 26, born Paddington, Middlesex, a Civil
Servant Probate Registry, visiting at Church Street, Weybridge,
Chertsey, Surrey. In the 1911 census he was aged 36, born Woking,
Surrey, a Clerk at Somerset House, boarding at Victoria Villa, Forest
Row, Forest Row, Sussex. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL
MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 9 D 9 C 13 C and 12 C.
Lieutenant,
3rd Battalion, attached 2nd Battalion, Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire
Regiment). Wounded 12th March 1915 at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle,
subsequently died of those wounds 6th April 1915. Aged 24. Baptised
29th Septeber 1891 in Chute Forest, Wiltshire. Son of Robert Lewin
Hunter and Mary Harriet Gertrude Hunter, of 39, South St., Mayfair,
London. Educated Winchester College and University College, Oxford
University. Matriculated 1911. University College, Oxford University.
Member of University OTC prior to 1915. Buried in PUTNEY VALE CEMETERY
AND CREMATORIUM, WANDSWORTH, London. Grave reference A. S. 53.
