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SECTION XIII Page 151 Download original document at bottom of page ERSSER, W. G., A/Sergt., R.F.A. He volunteered in November 1915, and in the following year proceeded to the Western Front. After a period of service there he embarked for Salonika in 1917, and saw heavy fighting during the offensive on the Doiran front in 1918, and was drafted to Egypt. Stationed at Gaza and Jerusalem, he left for France shortly afterwards and took part in several engagements in the final Allied Advance. He was unfortunately killed in action on September 15th, 1918, near Cambrai, and was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals. "And doubtless he went in splendid company." 98, Lugard Road, Peckham, S.E.15. ERWOOD, A. C. H. (Junior), Stoker, R.N. He was serving at the outbreak of war in H.M.S. "Venerable," having joined the Royal Navy in 1912, and did good work throughout the course of hostilities. His ship was engaged on patrol duties in the North Sea and various other waters, and was in action at the Battle of Jutland. He had also served in the Dardanelles operations and on the Tigris. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals, and in 1920 was still serving afloat. 15, Southville, Wandsworth Road S.W.8. ERWOOD, A. G. V., Private, R.A.S.C. (M.T.) Volunteering in 1915, he embarked for France in the same year and was engaged in the transport of ammunition and supplies. He did excellent work during the Battles of Ypres, Loos, the Somme, Armentieres and in the Retreat and Advance of 1918, and after the Armistice went into Germany with the Army of Occupation. Returning from Cologne, he was demobilised in May 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 15, Southville, Wandsworth Road, S.W.8. ERWOOD, H., Private, R.A.S.C. (M.T.) He joined in 1916, and crossing to the Western Front in the same year, was engaged in the transport of ammunition and supplies to the forward areas. He was present at heavy fighting in the Ypres salient, on the Somme, and in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. He later proceeded into Germany with the Army of Occupation. Returning home for demobilisation in October 1919, he holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 15, Southville, Wandsworth Road, S.W.8. ESCOTT, W. C. (M.M.), Private, K.O. (Y.L.I.) A Reservist, he was mobilised on the outbreak of war, and took part in heavy fighting at Le Cateau, and was wounded. He was subsequently in action in several important engagements, and was awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in the Field. He was killed in action in the Ypres salient whilst attempting to save the life of a comrade, and was entitled to the 1914 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "He passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self-sacrifice." 53, Eugenia Road, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. ESLAND, H., Private, R.M.L.I. Mobilised from the Reserve on the outreak of war, he was stationed at Plymouth and later posted to H.M.S. "Impregnable," which vessel was employed in carrying ammunition and food supplies to the Grand Fleet in the North Sea. He also served in various trawlers engaged on mine-sweeping duties until he was demobilised in January 1919. In addition to the Egyptian Medal (1882-1889), the Khedive's Star (1882-1889), and the Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct, he holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 3, Oxonian Street, East Dulwich, S.E.22. ESSEX, H. A. (M.M.), Sergt., R.F.A. Volunteering in October 1915, he completed his training and served at home on special duties until drafted to France in January 1917. He took part in heavy fighting at the Battles of Bullecourt, Passchendaele, Ypres, Cambrai and Amiens, and was awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in the Field at Arras. He also holds the General Service and Victory Medals, and was demobilised in April 1919. 36, Conley Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. ETHERIDGE, A. E., Gunner, R.F.A. He volunteered in September 1914, and drafted overseas in the following May saw much service in various sectors of the Western Front. He was in action in the Battles of Ypres (II and III). Loos, the Somme, Arras, Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele, Cambrai, and at Amiens and other places in the Retreat and subsequent Allied Advance of 1918. Returning to England for demobilisation in June 1919, he holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 158, Milton Court Road, New Cross, S.E.14. ETHERIDGE, A. J., Drummer, 20th London Regt. He was mobilised on the declaration of war, and served with his Battalion at home until March 1915, when he sailed for France. During his service in this theatre of war he was engaged in heavy fighting around Ypres and Hill 60. He died gloriously on the Field of Battle at Givenchy on May 26th, 1915, and was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "Courage, bright hopes, and a myriad dreams splendidly given." 158, Milton Court Road, New Cross, S.E.14 ETHERIDGE, J. R., Corporal, R.A.S.C. He joined in November 1917, and after his training was completed, crossed to France in the following year, and was stationed at Boulogne, where he was engaged on important duties until hostilities ceased. He returned home and was demobilised in April 1920, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 41, Maddin Road, Sydenham, S.E.26. ETHERIDGE, T. E., Private, 5th Middlesex Regt. He joined in September 1916, and on the conclusion of his training was engaged on important duties with his Battalion at various depots, and rendered valuable services. He was unsuccessful in his efforts to secure his transfer overseas before the termination of the war owing to medical unfitness, and after treatment at Wharncliffe Hospital, Sheffield, was discharged as medically unfit for further service in July 1919. 12, Ellerdale Street, Lewisham, S.E.13. ETHERIDGE, W. G., Rifleman, 4th Rifle Brigade. Joining in May 1918, he completed his training and five months later was drafted overseas. Serving with his Battalion in India he was engaged on garrison and other important duties at Quetta, until sent home in 1919, owing to illness. Admitted to Netley Hospital, he underwent treatment, and was eventually discharged as medically unfit for further service in July 1919. He holds the General Service Medal. 12, Ellerdale Street, Lewisham, S.E.13. EVANS, A., Private, Middlesex Regt., and R.A.S.C. He joined in June 1916, and after his training was engaged upon duties of an important nature with his unit at various stations. He was not successful in obtaining his transfer overseas before the close of hostilities, but was afterwards drafted to Germany, where in 1920 he was still serving with the Army of Occupation. 73, Douglas Street, Deptford, S.E.8. EVANS, A. F., Pte., 22nd London Regt. (Queen's). A Territorial, he was mobilised at the outbreak of war, and crossing to France in June 1915, was in action at Loos (where he was wounded), St. Eloi, Albert, Vermelles, Ploegsteert Wood, Vimy Ridge, the Somme, Arras, Bullecourt, Ypres and Passchendaele. After being wounded a second time at High Wood, he was transferred to the R.E. and was employed in the Typographical Section until the close of hostilities. He was demobilised in March 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service, Victory, and the Territorial Force Efficiency Medals. 63, Barlborough Street, New Cross, S.E.14. EVANS, A. G., Gunner, R.G.A. A serving soldier, he took part in the Retreat from Mons, and in the Battles of La Bassee, Ypres I, Neuve Chapelle and Loos and was wounded. He was again wounded in March 1916, and on recovery served on the Somme, at Arras, and in the Retreat and Advance of 1918, towards the end of which he was badly gassed, from the effects of which he unfortunately died on June 22nd, 1920. He was entitled to the Mons Star and the General Service end Victory Medals. "A valiant Soldier with undaunted heart, he breasted life's last hill." 43, Mill Road, Lewisham, S.E.13. EVANS, A. J., Gunner, R.G.A. He volunteered in March 1915, and five months afterwards embarked for Salonika, where he was engaged in almost continuous action, with his Battery, in operations on the Macedonian Front until 1917, when he proceeded to Egypt. In this theatre of war he fought in the British Advance through Palestine and Syria, and served in engagements resulting in the fall of Jerusalem and the capture of Jericho. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals, and was demobilised after returning to England in March 1919. 43, Mill Road, Lewisham, S.E.13. EVANS, B. C., Gunner, R.F.A. He volunteered in April 1915, and embarking for France at the conclusion of his training, took part in the Somme offensive. Later he was severely wounded during heavy fighting on the Ancre front, and evacuated to England underwent protracted hospital treatment. On recovery he served on important home duties until demobilised in January 1919. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 72, Edward Street, Deptford, S.E.8. EVANS, B. E., Seaman Gunner, R.N. He volunteered in February 1915, and after his training was posted to H.M.S. "Attack," which vessel took part in the Battles of Heligoland Bight, Jutland and the Dogger Bank. She was subsequently sunk by a mine off Alexandria on December 30th, 1917. He was fortunately rescued and transferred to H.M.S. "Blenheim." He was demobilised in June 1920, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 7, Lindo Street, Nunhead, S.E.15. View And Download Original Document |