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SECTION XIII Page 135 Download original document at bottom of page DONNELLY, W., Pte., 22nd (Queen's) London Regt. Volunteering in August 1915, he was drafted to Egypt, and later served with General Allenby's forces in the Advance through Palestine. He was in action in the first and second Battles of Gaza, and the Battle on the Jordan, where he was gassed, and was present at the entry into Jerusalem and the capture of Damascus. He suffered much from illness whilst in the East, and returning home, was demobilised in May 1919. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 16, Wilson Street, New Cross, S.E.14. DONOGHUE, E., Private, 20th London Regiment. He joined in September 1916, and embarking for the Western Front in the same year, was in action in several engagements in the Somme Offensive. Taken prisoner in June 1917, in the Arras sector, he was held in captivity in Germany until re-patriated in December 1918, and on arrival in England served on guard duties at Bovington prisoners of war camp for upwards of a year. He was demobilised in September 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 2, Speedwell Street, Deptford, S.E.8. DONOGHUE, J., Pte., K.O. Yorshire Light Infantry. He volunteered in August 1914, in the Royal West Kent Regiment, and in the following year proceeded to France, where he took part in the severe fighting at Hill 60, Festubert and Loos, and was wounded at Vimy Ridge in June 1916. Afterwards he was transferred to the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry and did good service at Bapaume and Havrincourt. He died gloriously on the Field of Battle at Cambrai on September 12th, 1918, and was entitled to the 1914-15 Star and the General Service and Victory Medals. "And doubtless he went in splendid company." 71, Bevington Street, Bermondsey, S.E.16. DONOGHUE, T. P., Sgt., Q.O. (R. West Kent Regt.) He was mobilised at the outbreak of war, and was at once drafted to France, where he took part in the Retreat from Mons. He was wounded in September 1914, but after his recovery was again in action at Loos, Vermelles, Vimy Ridge, Ypres, Passchendaele, Cambrai, and in many engagements in the Retreat and Advance of 1918, until hostilities ended. He holds the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals, and in 1921 was still serving with the Colours. 8, Caulfield Road, Peckham, S.E.15 DONOVAN, G., Private, 2nd West Yorkshire Regt. A serving soldier since 1909, he proceeded to the Western Front in October 1914, and was engaged on important duties until 1916, when he was taken prisoner. After a captivity in Germany lasting two years he was repatriated in December 1918. He holds the 1914 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals, and in 1921 was still in the Army, having rejoined in February 1919. 10, Gilham's Court, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. DONOVAN, J., Private, R.A.S.C. He volunteered in April 1915, and proceeding immediately to France was engaged at Rouen on various important duties with his unit. He did valuable work until July 1916, when he returned home and was discharged on account of his service. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 10, Gilham's Court, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. DONOVAN, W., Private, 4th East Surrey Regiment. Volunteering in September 1914, he proceeded to France in the following January, and whilst overseas was engaged in various operations in the vicinity of Ypres. He was very severely wounded at the Battle of Hill 60, and died of his injuries a mouth later. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "His life for his Country, his soul to God." 10, Gilham's Court, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. DOOLE, H. S., Private, 19th London Regiment. He volunteered in May 1915 in the 20th Loudon Regiment, and in November of the following year was drafted to France. Whilst overseas he was transferred to the 19th London, and fought in many important engagements, including those of Messines and Cambrai. He was severely wounded on March 21st, 1918, and after being invalided home was discharged in January 1919. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 56, Commercial Road, Peckham, S.E.15. DOOLE, W. A., Private, 6th Royal Berkshire Regt. He volunteered in September 1914, and embarked for France in the following July, There he fought in the Battles of the Somme, the Ancre, Beaumont-Hamel, Arras, Messines, Ypres, Passchendaele, the Somme, Amiens and Ephey, and was severely wounded at Le Cateau in October 1918, losing his right leg. He was invalided home, and after prolonged treatment was discharged as unfit in November 1919. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 50, Bird-in-Bush Road, Peckham, S.E.15. DORAN, C., Private, R.A.S.C. (M.T.) He joined in December 1917, and proceeded to the Western Front in the following May. Whilst overseas he was engaged on important duties in connection with the Motor Transport at Amiens, Arras, Ypres, and in various other sectors during the Advance of 1918. He did valuable work until October 1919, when he was invalided home and discharged as medically unfit for further duty in July of the following year. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 17, Derrick Street, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. DORAN, E., Sergt., 3rd Border Regiment. He volunteered in January 1915, and was drafted to France in November 1917, after having done valuable work at various home stations. Whilst overseas he fought in many important engagements, including those at Cambrai, and in the Retreat of 1918. He was sent home and discharged on account of service in August 1918, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 8, Ethnard Road, Peckham, S.E.15 DORLING, A. E., Private, R.A.S.C. Volunteering in 1915, he proceeded to France later in the same year, and did very valuable work in connection with the Transport service in various sectors. He was present at many important engagements, especially during the Retreat and Advance of 1918. He was demobilised in February 1919. after his return home, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 47, Revelon Road, Brockley, S.E.4. DORLING, E.,Pte., 24th London Regt. (The Queen's). Volunteering in March 1915, at the age of eighteen he was drafted to the Western Front in 1917, and during his service there fought in the Battles of Vimy Ridge, Messines and in many later engagements in the Offensives of 1918. He was gassed in action in September 1918. After his return to England in 1918 he was demobilised in December of the same year, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 18, Banyard Road, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. DORMER, E. A., Private, 20th London Regiment. He volunteered in 1915, and later in the same year was drafted overseas. Whilst in action at Loos he was severely gassed. After his recovery he fought in the Battle of Arras and subsequently was invalided home with shell-shock. He was discharged as medically unfit for further service in 1917, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. In 1921 he was still under medical treatment. 21A, Fingal Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. DORRINGTON, H. T. (D.C.M.), L/Corporal, 2nd London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers). Volunteering in November 1915, he was drafted to the Western Front in April 1917, and was in action at Arras, Ypres, Cambrai, the Scarpe, and other engagements in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. He was wounded in October 1918, and invalided home, and demobilised in January of the following year. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in September 1918, for his conspicuous bravery in capturing an enemy machine gun and crew single-handed, and holds in addition the General Service and Victory Medals. 45, Braxfield Road, Brockley, S.E.4. DORRINGTON, H. T. (Sen.), Master-at-Arms, R.N. Mobilised from the Naval Reserve at the commencement of the war he was posted to H.M.S. "Pembroke" and was engaged in training recruits for active service until February 1917, when he was transferred to H.M.S. "Bacchante." He was subsequently employed in various waters doing dangerous patrol and convoy work and rendered valuable services until March 1919, when he returned to England and was demobilised. He holds the Queen's and King's South African Medals, and the General Service, Victory, and Long Service and Good Conduct Medals. 45, Brairfield Road, Brockley, S.E.4. DORTON, A. G., Rifleman, Rifle Brigade. He joined in April 1917, and later in the same year proceeded to the Western Front. Whilst overseas he took an active part in many engagements in various sectors, including those at Arras and Ypres, the Somme, and the Retreat and Advance of 1918, and did valuable work with his unit until the cessation of hostilities. He was demobilised in November 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 26, Speedwell Street, Deptford, S.E.8. DORTON, W. E., Driver, R.F.A. Volunteering in March 1915, he proceeded to France in the following September, and whilst overseas did much valuable work as a driver for his Battery. He was present at the engagements of Loos, Vimy Ridge, the Somme, Arras and Ypres, and in many operations in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. In July 1919 he was demobilised on his return to England, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 26, Speedwell Street, Deptford, S.E.8. DOUBLE, A., Gunner, R.G.A. Joining in May 1916, he was drafted to the Western Front later in the same year, and served as a gunner and signaller at the Somme. He was severely wounded at Arras in 1917, but after six months in hospital rejoined his unit and was in action until the Armistice. He then proceeded to Germany with the Army of Occupation, where he remained until September 1919, when he was demobilised. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 13, Canterbury Road, Peckham, S.E.15. View And Download Original Document |