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SECTION XIII Page 126 Download original document at bottom of page DAWSON, S.G., Pte. 8th Hants Regt.and A.M., R.A.F. Volunteering in March 1915, he was sent to Egypt in October of the same year and thence to Palestine, where he took part in the Battles of Gaza, and the capture of Jericho. Later he contracted malaria, and on recovery was demobilised. He afterwards re-enlisted, however, in the Royal Air Force with which he was still serving in 1920. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 16. Albert Buildings, Latona Road, Peckham, S.E.15. DAWSON, W., Gunner, R.G.A. He was mobilised in August 1914, and in the following month was sent to France, where he was in action at Givenchy, Armentieres and Festubert. In 1915 be proceeded to Salonika and fought on the Struma and Doiran fronts. He was demobilised in January 1919, and holds the 1914 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals, and a Greek decoration awarded for devotion to duty under heavy shell-fire. 35, Florence Road, New Cross, S.E.14. DAY, A., Private, 20th London Regiment. He volunteered in 1915, and on the conclusion of his training was sent to France in September of that year, and took part in several engagements in various sectors. Later he was invalided to Wimereux Hospital with a serious illness and died of the effects on December 6th, 1915. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "Whilst we remember, the sacrifice is not in vain." 87, Laleham Road, Catford, S.E.6. DAY, C., Rifleman, K.R.R.C. He was mobilised in August 1914, and was immediately drafted to France, where he took part in the Battles of Mons, Ypres and Neuve Chapelle. Later he was unfortunately killed in action at Richebourg in May 1915, and was entitled to the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "His life for his Country." 144, Lower Park Road, Peckham, S.E.15. DAY, C. E., Corporal, 1st Central Ontario Regiment (48th Highlanders of Canada). He volunteered early in August 1914, and at the conclusion of a short training was drafted iu the following January to France, where he took a prominent part in various engagements in the Ypres salient. He was severely wounded in June 1916, and after a long period of medical treatment was invalided out of the Army in December 1917. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 62, Mill Road, Lewisham, S.E.13. DAY, F., Private, 20th London Regiment. He volunteered in September 1914, and in June of the following year was drafted to the Western Front. There he fought at the Battle of Loos and was wounded and invalided home. On recovery he was sent to work at Messrs. Vickers, Ltd., Erith, where he was engaged on important duties in connection with the manufacture of heavy guns. He was demobilised in January 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 8, Knoyle Street, New Cross, S.E.14. DAY, F. S., Sergt., K.R.R.C. and Labour Corps. He joined in April 1916, and in the following year was drafted to the Western Front, and was in action on the Somme, and at Arras, Bullecourt, Ypres, Cambrai, Albert and Hill 60. He remained in this theatre of war till 1919, when he returned home and was demobilised, holding the General Service and Victory Medals. 8, Grainger Street, Peckham, S.E.15. DAY, G. H., 1st Class Air Mechanic, R.A.F. He volunteered in July 1915, and after his training was engaged at various stations on important duties with his Squadron. He was employed as a motor driver and rendered valuable services, but was not successful in obtaining his transfer overseas before the cessation of hostilities. He was demohilised in February 1919. 15, Kings Road, Peckham, S.E.15. DAY, G. R., Private, 9th East Surrey Regiment. Volunteering in February 1915, he was drafted to France six months later, and took part in heavy fighting at Loos St. Eloi, Peronne, Ploegsteert Wood, Vimy Ridge, the Somme, Arras, Messines, Ypres and Cambrai. Taken prisoner at St. Quentin in March 1918, he was held in captivity in Germany until January 1919, when he was demobilised after his repatriation, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 15, Weetman Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. DAY, H. W., Private, Loyal N. Lancashire Regt. A serving soldier, he was mobilised in the outbreak of hostilities, and proceeding to France in 1914, served there until the end of the war. During this period he was engaged on important duties with his Regiment, and saw heavy fighting in many battles. After the Armistice he was retained in the devastated areas and returned to England early in 1920. He was discharged on account of service in May of that year, and holds the 1914 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 15, Vanguard Street, Deptford, S.E.8. DAY, H. W., Sapper, R.E. Joining in October 1917, he was drafted to France in the following month, but a few days after his arrival unfortunately met with a serious accident and was invalided home. On recovery he was engaged at Deal on important shipping duties until July 1918, when he was discharged in consequence of his services. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 18, Dilstone Grove, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. DAY, J., Private, Q.O. (Royal West Kent Regiment). He was mobilised in August 1914, and was immediately sent to France and took part in the fierce fighting at Mons. He was unfortunately killed in action at La Bassee on October 13th, 1914, and was entitled to the Mons Star, and the General, Service and Victory Medals. "Steals on the ear the distant triumph song." 3, Maynard Street, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. DAY, R. A., Rifleman, Rifle Brigade: He volunteered in September 1914, and after his training was engaged at various stations on important duties with his unit. He rendered valuable services, but was not successful in obtaining his transfer overseas, owing to being medically unfit for duty abroad. He was discharged in March 1915. 57, Galleywall Road, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. DAY, S. T., Pte., 22nd London Regt. (The Queen's). He volunteered in August 1914, and was drafted to France in 1916. After taking part in the heavy fighting on the Somme, he was transferred to Salonika, where he was in action on the Doiran and Vardar fronts, and was then sent to Palestine, and served at the capture of Jerusalem. He was demobilised in April 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 61, Ainsty Street, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. DAY, T. G., Private, 9th Royal Fusiliers, and Rifleman, 16th London Regiment. Joining in May 1916, he proceeded to the Western Front later in the same year and fought at Ypres, Arras, Albert and Cambrai, and in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. He was twice wounded, but rejoined his unit after treatment on each occasion. In July 1919 he was drafted to North Russia, and served at Archangel against the Bolshevists. Returning to England he was demobilised in November 1919, and hold. the General Service and Victory Medals. 87, Laleham Road, Catford, S.E.6. DAY, W. C., Pte., Q.O. (Royal West Kent Regt.) Joining in January 1918, he proceeded to the Western Front in the following July, and took part in many important engagements in various sectors including that of Albert. He was severely wounded at Epthy in September 1918, and war invalided to hospital and finally demobilised In October of the following year. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 87, Laleham Road, Catford, S.E.6 DAY, W. J., Staff Sergt., R.A.S.C. (M.T.) He joined in May 1916, and shortly afterwards proceeded to France. There he was engaged with the travelling work-shops and served in various sectors, including those of Ypres, the Ancre, Arras and Cambrai, where he was wounded. He was demobilised in October 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 38, Crewys Road, Peckham, S.E.15. DEACON, F. G., Sergt., Devonshire Regiment and Labour Corps. He volunteered in June 1915, and in May 1917 was drafted to France, where he took part in numerous engagements and also served in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. Later he unfortunately contracted influenza, of which he died on February 14th, 1919. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals. "His memory is cherished with pride." 2D, Armada Street, Deptford, S.E.8. DEACON, F. H., Private, The Welch Regiment. A serving soldier at the outbreak of war, he was immediately drafted to France, and was in action in the Retreat from Mons. He also saw severe fighting in the Battles of Le Cateau, the Marne, the Aisne, Ypres, Neuve Chapelle, Albert, Loos, the Somme, Vimy Ridge, Cambrai and in many engagements in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. During this period he was wounded three times and gassed on four occasions, he returned home and was demobilised in February 1919, and holds the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 85, Goodrich Road, East Dulwich, S.E.22. DEACON, G., Bandmaster, Royal Marine Band. He was in the Navy at the outbreak of war, and served in H.M.S. "Invincible" with the Grand Fleet in the North Sea, where he took part in the Battle of the Heligoland Bight. Later he proceeded to the South Atlantic, and was in action off the Falkland Islands. Afterwards returning to the North Sea he fought in the Battle of Jutland, and lost his life when his ship was sunk on May 31st, 1916. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "And doubtless he went in splendid company." 22, Dutton Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. View And Download Original Document |