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SECTION XIII Page 153 Download original document at bottom of page EVERETT, A., Private, Labour Corps. Joining in March 1917, he crossed to France in the same month and was engaged on important duties in connection with the laying of railway lines, building gun emplacements and out-post work. He served at Loos, Lens and in many other important sectors, and remained overseas until after the close of hostilities. He was demobilised in March 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals, 189, Hollydale Road, Nunhead, S.E.15. EVERETT, A. T., L/Corporal, 19th Middlesex Regt. (Pioneer Bn.) and R.A.S.C. He joined in July 1918, and at the conclusion of his training was engaged on important duties at various stations with his unit. He was not successful in obtaining his transfer overseas before the termination of hostilities, but was afterwards drafted to Germany, where he served with the Army of Occupation. He did valuable work until his demobilisation, which took place on his return to England in January 1920. 15, Azenby Road, Peckham, S.E.15. EVERETT, D. R., L/Cpl., 13th Middlesex Regt. Volunteering in September 1914, he took part in the Battles of Ypres, Loos, St. Eloi, Neuve Chapelle, and Albert. Whilst in the trenches, he was unfortunately killed in a night raid on April 30th, 1916. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "His memory is cherished with pride." 15, Azenby Road, Peckham, S.E.15. EVERETT, F. H., Rifleman, 21st London Regt. Volunteering in February 1915, he fought in 1916 at Albert and the Somme, and in December of that year was transferred to Salonika. Later he took part in the British Advance through Palestine, and fought in the Battles of Gaza, and was wounded. After hospital treatment in Egypt and England, he was sent to the Western Front in November 1918, and was employed on duties in connection with demobilisation, until he was demobilised in March 1919. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 15, Azenby Road, Peckham, S.E.r5. EVERETT, H. G., Bombardier, R.F.A. He joined in January 1918, and after a short period of training was engaged on important coastal defence duties. He was unable to obtain a transfer overseas owing to his being under age, but rendered valuable services until his demobilisation in January 1921. I1, Kangley Bridge Road, Sydenham, S.E.26. EVERETT, J. G., Leading Seaman, R.N. Mobilised from the Fleet Reserve on the outbreak of war he was posted to H.M.S. "Euryalus," and served aboard that vessel as a gun-layer. His ship was engaged on important patrol duties in the North Sea, and was sent to the Dardanelles, where he was in action at the Bombardment of the Gallipoli forts and the landing of troops on the Peninsula. Unhappily he was killed in action on April 25th, 1915, and was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "And doubtless he went in splendid company." 14, Calvert Road, Greenwich, S.E.10. EVERETT, J. G. H., Pte., 9th East Surrey Regt. Volunteering in September 1914, he proceeded to France early in the following year and fought at Loos, and Messines. Invalided home in 1916 on account of shell-shock, he was discharged as medically unfit in October of the same year, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 85, Bellenden Road, Peckham, S.E.15. EVERETT, T., Special War Worker. He offered his services for work of National importance during the war, and was engaged by the Maintenance Telegraph Company from August 1914 until December 1917. During this period he rendered very valuable services, laying cables in the Atlantic, off the coasts of Ireland and Scotland, and in Russian waters. Owing to the special nature of his work he was exempted from military service. 14, Calvert Road, Greenwich, S.E.10. EVERETT, W., L/Sergt., R.G.A. He joined the Army in 1908, and when war broke out in August 1914 was retained at home for a time, engaged on important duties. In 1915, he was drafted to France, and played a prominent part in the Battles of Neuve Chapelle and Hill 60. He died gloriously on the Field of Battle at Ypres in 1915, and was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "A valiant Soldier with undaunted heart he breasted life's last hill." EVERETT, W. G., Rifleman, 2nd Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). Volunteering in January 1915, he fought in engagements at Loos and Ypres. Transferred to Salonika later in the same year, he took part in operations on the Doiran, Vardar, and Struma fronts, and remained in that theatre of war until the close of hostilities. He was demobilised on his return to England in February 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 110, Conibury Road, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. EVERSFIELD, M. D., Gunner, R.F.A. He joined in May 1917, and after a period of training was engaged at various home stations on important duties with his unit. He rendered valuable services, but unfortunately developed heart diease and died on November 9th, 1919. "His memory is cherished with pride." 194, Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, S.E.22. EWERS, E. G., Private, 1st Royal Fusiliers. Joining in July 1916, he embarked for France in the following June, and was in action at Messines Ridge, and Ypres, where two months later, he was wounded. After receiving hospital treatment in England he returned to the Western Front and fought throughout the Retreat and Allied Advance of 1918. He was demobilised in December 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 16, Reed Street, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. EYCOTT, F. C., Sergt. Major, R.A.S.C. A serving soldier he was engaged on important transport duties in the Retreat from Mons, the Battles of Le Cateau, the Marne, Ypres (I, II and III), La Bassee, Neuve Chapelle, Hill 60, Loos, Alpert, the Somme, Arras, Vimy Ridge, Messines, and the Retreat and Advance of 1918. After the Armistice he accompanied the Army of Occupation into Germany. Demobilised in November 1919, he holds the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 77, Upland Road, East Dulwich, S.E.22. EYERS, F. V. A., Private, 12th Middlesex Regt. Volunteering in September 1914, he landed in France early in the following year, and took part in operations at Hill 60 and Ypres. He died gloriously on the Field of Battle at Becourt in June 1915 and lies buried in the Military Cemetery at Becordel-Becourt. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "His life for his Country, his soul to God." 30, Rotherhithe Old Road, S.E.16. EYERS, R. C., A.B., Royal Navy. He joined in February 1917, and after training at Harwich joined H.M.S. "Revenge" at Chatham, subsequently serving with this vessel on important patrol duties off the Coast of Scotland, and at the Base at Scapa Flow. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals, and was still in the Navy in 1920. 30, Rotherhithe Old Road, S.E.16. EYRE, R. G., A.B., Royal Navy. Joining in June 1916, he was posted to H.M.S. "Forward" at the conclusion of his training, and served in this ship on important duties in the Mediterranean and the Bosphorus. He did valuable work until his demobilisation, which took place on his return to shore in May 1919. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 3, Gooch Place, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. FAGG, W. C., Sergt., R.A.V.C. He volunteered in November 1915, and was sent to Egypt in the same month and served in various engagements. In 1917 he was transferred to Mesopotamia, and was present at the Capture of Baghdad. He later returned to Egypt and thence to Palestine. He took part in the Advance to, and entry into, Jerusalem. He was demobilised in November 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 99, Denmark Road, Camberwell, S.E.5 FAIERS, A. E., Corporal, R.A.V.C. Having volunteered in September 1915 he was later drafted to the Western Front. He did excellent service in the convoying of horses to and from France, and in many other important duties. He was demobilised in February 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 6, Selcroft Road, Greenwich, S.E.10 . FAIERS, A. J. G., Pte., 5th King's Shropshire L.I. He volunteered in November 1915, and in July 1917, was drafted to France. He took part in the Battle of Ypres where he was blown up by a shell explosion and wounded. He was invalided home and was later engaged on important duties with his unit at various stations. He was demobilised in January 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 6, Selcroft Road, Greenwich, S.E.10. FAIR, B.A., Corporal, R.A.S.C. (M.T.) Volunteering in November 1915, he was sent to France in June 1916. He was engaged on important transport duties on the Somme, and at Beaumont-Hamel, Arras, Bullecourt, Messines, Ypres, Passchendaele, Lens, and Cambrai. He also served in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. He was demobilised in January 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 28, Grummant Road, Peckham, S.E.15. View And Download Original Document |