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SECTION XIII Page 127 Download original document at bottom of page DEACON, G. A., Bombardier, R.F.A. He volunteered in May 1915, and later in the same year was drafted to France, where he took part in numerous engagements, including those on the Somme in 1916, and was wounded and invalided home. On his, recovery he returned to France, and fought at Arras, where he was again wounded, and also served in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. He was demobilised in March 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 102, Lugard Road, Peckham, S.E.15. DEACON, G. E. C. L., Leading Stoker, R.N. Joining the Royal Navy in July 1914, he was serving in H.M.S. "Drake" in the Atlantic when war broke out. His ship escorted the H.M.S. "Carmania" into Queenstown, after the action in which that vessel sunk the "Cap Trafalgar." Later his vessel was employed on patrol duties in the North and Mediterranean Seas and served during operations in the Dardanelles. Transferred to H.M. Monitor No. 22, he was afterwards posted to H.M.S. "Termagant" in which vessel Mr. Lloyd George crossed to France soon after the signing of the Armistice. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals, and was demobilised in May 1919, after fourteen years' service. 3, Eckington Gardens, Monson Road, New Cross, S.E.14. DEACON, T., Private, M.G.C. He joined in 1916, and in the following year was sent to France. Here he took part in the Battle of Cambrai, and was wounded and taken prisoner. He was sent to Germany, where he unhappily died of his injuries on April 28th, 1918. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals. "Courage, bright hopes, and a myriad dreams, splendidly given." 46, Grinstead Road, Deptford, S.E.8. DEADMAN, H., Private, 2/23rd London Regiment. He joined in April 1916, and proceeding to France two months later served with his unit until drafted to Salonika in the following November. After a period of service in the Balkans, he sailed for Egypt in 1917, and took part in operations during the British Advance through Palestine, fighting at Gaza, and in the engagements resulting in the capture of Jericho and Jerusalem. He returned to the Western Front in June 1918, in time to participate in the German Offensive and subsequent Allied Advance. He fell fighting on September 3rd, 1918, and was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals. "Thinking that remembrance, though unspoken, may reach him where he sleeps." 4, Commerell Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. DEAKIN, J. E., Cpl., Rifle Brigade, and Labour Corps. Having previously served in the South African Campaign he again volunteered in October 1914, In 1916 he was drafted to France, and took part in numerous engagements, including those on the Somme, where he was wounded and gassed. He was afterwards employed as N.C.O. in charge of a prisoner of war camp. He was demobilised in May 1919, and holds the Queen's South African Medal with four clasps, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 52, Vaughan Road, Camberwell, S.E.5 DEAL, J., Gunner, R.F.A. A serving soldier, he was mobilised on the outbreak of hostilities, and drafted in 1915 to Mesopotamia, where he was in action in several engagements in the attempted relief of Kut, and in those leading to the capture of Baghdad. In 1917 he was sent to Egypt, and served at the third Battle of Gaza, and in the fighting around Jerusalem and Jericho. Returning to England he was demobilised in 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 42, Heber Road, East Dulwich, S.E.22. DEAL, W., Gunner, R.F.A. He volunteered in September 1914, and proceeding to the Western Front in the same year, fought in the Battles of Loos, the Somme, Ypres and several other engagements. He fell fighting on the Marne in March 1918, and lies buried in the British Cemetery at Puchevillers. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "Courage, bright hopes, and a myriad dreams, splendidly given." 42, Heber Road, East Dulwich, S.E.22. DEAMER, W. H. J. (M.M.), Bombardier, R.F.A. He enlisted in December 1910, and on the outbreak of war was sent to France, where he took part in the Retreat from Mons, and the Battles of Neuve Chapelle, St. Eloi, Hill 60, Ypres, Festubert, Givenchy, Albert, the Somme and Arras. In 1917 he was transferred to Italy and was in action at the Piave and Monte Grape. After the Armistice he proceeded with the Army of Occupation to Germany. He was awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry in March 1916, in conveying supplies of ammunition to the front line under heavy shell-fire. He also holds the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals, and in 1921 was still serving. 348, Southwark Park Road, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. DEAN, C. W., Private, 15th (The King's) Hussars. He volunteered in September 1914, and in the following year was drafted to France. He was in action at Ploegsteert Wood, the Somme, Arras, Messines, Ypres, Passchendaele. Cambrai and Armentieres, and also served in the Retreat of 1918. He was invalided home in May 1918, and discharged as medically unfit for further service in September of the same year. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 14, New Church Street, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. DEAN, E., 1st Air Mechanic, R.A.F. He volunteered in August 1915, and in the following year was drafted to Italy. He was engaged as armourer, and did excellent service at Taranto and other places. He was also employed on similar work at the Greek Island of lmbros, during 1918 and 1919, and whilst there suffered from malaria. He was demobilised in March 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 34, Azof Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. DEAN, E., Sapper, R.E. He volunteered in November 1914, and in August of the following year was drafted to France. He did excellent work at Ypres, and was severely wounded at Loos by a sniper while fixing barbed wire between the lines. He was discharged, owing to his injuries, in December 1916, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 60, Woodpecker Road, New Cross, S.E.14. DEAN, E. A., Sick Berth Steward, R.N. He joined in August 1914, and in October of the same year proceeded to Antwerp in H.M.S. "China" and was engaged in conveying Belgian Refugees to England. He afterwards did valuable work in H.M. Hospital Ship "Bacchante" in the Dardanelles, and subsequently was transferred to H.M.S. "Victorious," which was acting as a hospital vessel with the Grand Fleet in the Battle of Jutland. He was demobilised after returning to shore in March 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 38, Bawtree Road, New Cross, S.E.14. DEAN, E. H., A.B., Royal Navy. Volunteering in January 1915, he was engaged in various ships, including H.M.S. "Pembroke" in the North Sea and other waters, and did valuable work in patrol and convoy duties for four years. He was demobilised in January 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 8, Wildfell Road, Catford, S.E.6. DEAN, F., Pte., East Surrey Regt. and Labour Corps. He joined in June 1916, and in the following November was drafted to Salonika, where he served in various operations on the Doiran front. Later he contracted malaria and was invalided to the Base, and after receiving medical treatment was transferred on recovery to the Labour Corps. He was then engaged on important duties in various sectors of the Balkan front until sent to England in January 1919. He was demobilised two months later, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 30, Darrell Road, East Dulwich, S.E.22. DEAN, F. W., Driver, R.F.A. He volunteered in October 1915, and later in the same year was drafted to France, where he was in action at St. Eloi, Albert, St. Quentin, the Somme, Arras, Ypres and in numerous engagements in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. He was demobilised in March 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 6, Bidwell Street, Peckham, S.E.15. DEAN, G. T., Steward, Merchant Service. Volunteering at the commencement of hostilities, he was posted to S.S. "Commonwealth," aboard which vessel he served throughout the war. During this period his ship was engaged in carrying troops to Gallipoli, and also from America, and had several escapes from hostile craft in the course of her voyages. He holds the General Service and Mercantile Marine War Medals, and in 1920 was still serving. 45, Haddo Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. DEAN, H. E., Rifleman, Rifle Brigade. He joined in December 1916, and was sent to France in the following year. He took an active part in the Battle of Ypres, and after being severely wounded there was invalided home. On his recovery he returned to France and was engaged with the Labour Corps at Rouen until the close of his service. He was demobilised in November 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 4, Bidwell Street, Peckham, S.E.15. DEAN, J., Pte., 22nd London Regt. (The Queen's). He volunteered in April 1915, and later in the same year was sent to France, where he took part in the fighting at Loos, Vermelles, Cambrai and the Somme. He was severely wounded in July 1918, and lost his left leg in consequence. He was invalided home, and after a long period in hospital was discharged owing to his disability in April 1920. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 11, Martin Street, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. View And Download Original Document |