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SECTION XIII Page 161 Download original document at bottom of page FLEMING, J., Sergt., Middlesex Regiment. He volunteered in March 1915, and after a period of training was drafted to France in November of the same year. Whilst overseas he served with distinction in various engagements, and was wounded later, and took a prominent part in the Battle of Cambrai in which he lost his life. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "He died the noblest death a man may die, Fighting for God, and right, and liberty." 11, Abbeyfield Road, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. FLETCHER, A. T., Gunner, R.F.A. He joined in 1916, and in the same year crossed to France, and took part in the fighting on the Somme and at Arras. He was also in action in many other notable engagements, including the Retreat and Advance of 1918, during which he was taken prisoner. After the Armistice he was released and returned home, was demobilised, but later rejoined, and in 1920 was serving in India. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 41, King Arthur Street, Peckham, S.E.15. FLETCHER, C. F., Cpl., 8th London Regt. (P.O.R.) Volunteering in August 1914, he proceeded in the following March to the Western Front, and was in action at Festubert, Loos, Vimy Ridge, the Somme and Cambrai. Afterwards, for six months he acted as Instructor to the American troops, but returned to the fighting area, and took part in the Advance of 1918, being present at the entry into Mons. On his return home in February 1919 he was demobilised, holding the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory, Territorial Force, Long Service and Efficiency Medals. 2, Pomeroy Street, New Cross, S.E.14. FLETCHER, C. W., Gunner, R.F.A. He joined in August 1917, on attaining military age and after completing his training served at various stations on important duties with his unit. Owing to physical unfitness he was not successful in obtaining his transfer overseas, but rendered very valuable services until demobilised in November 1919. 12, Fenham Road, Peckham, S.E.15. FLETCHER, E., Bandsman, 1st East Surrey Regt. He was serving in the Band of his Battalion at the declaration of war and did good work at various depots in England and Ireland. Owing to his being under military age, he was not sent overseas before hostilities ended, but in February 1919 was drafted to Russia, where he saw active service against the Bolshevists. Returning to England in November of that year, he was later transferred with his unit to Egypt, and in 1920 was still stationed there. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 62, Darrell Road, East Dulwich, S.E.22. FLETCHER,F.A.G., Pte.,22nd London Regt. (Queen's) He volunteered in October 1914, and early in the following year was drafted to France. There he took part in the fighting in various sectors of the Front, including Neuve Chapelle, Loos, the Somme, Ypres, Arras, Cambrai and Messines, and also served in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. On his return home in February 1919 he was demobilised, holding the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 40, Ambrose Street, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. FLETCHER, H. J., Private, Buffs (East Kent Regt.) Volunteering in November 1914, he proceeded in the following January to the Western Front. During his service in this theatre of war he fought in many important engagements, including those at Neuve Chapelle, Loos and Ypres, where he was wounded. After receiving treatment he was able to re-join his unit and take part in the fighting until hostilities ceased. Returning home in 1919, he was demobilised, holding the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 9, Cranbrook Street, Peckham, S.E.15. FLETCHER, K. I. (Miss), Special War Worker. From August 1914, until February 1920, this lady was employed at the Trench Warfare Department, Slade Green, Erith. She did valuable work in filling trench mortar bombs, and carried out her duties in a manner which gave entire satisfaction. 40, Lawn Road, Northfleet, Kent. FLETCHER, W., Rifleman, K.R.R.C. He joined in February 1915, and after a course of training served at various stations on important duties with his unit. Later he was engaged in the production of munitions, and rendered very valuable services until demobilised in January 1919. 17, Hales Street, Deptford, S.E.8. FLEXEN, H. S., Private, 23rd London Regiment. He joined in September 1916, and in the following year was sent to the East. During his service there he saw much fighting in Salonika and Palestine, and took part in the operations at Gaza and Beersheba. Transferred to France in July 1918, he was in action in various engagements, including that of Ypres, and also served in the Advance of that year. On his return home in September 1919 he was demobilised, holding the General Service and Victory Medals. 436, Rotherhithe New Road, S.E.16. FLEXMAN, A. C., Private, 26th Middlesex Regt. He volunteered in March 1915, and four months later lauded in France. He was wounded in the Battle of the Somme, and was invalided home, being drafted on recovery to Salonika. Here he took part in the operations on the Vardar and Doiran fronts until hostilities ended. Proceeding in December 1918 to Russia, he served there until returning home for demobilisation in May 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 21, Boathouse Walk, Peckham, S.E.15. FLINT, H. C., Stoker, R.N. Joining in February 1917, he was posted to H.M.S. "Ajax," in which he served with the Grand Fleet in the North Sea. He took part in the bombardment of Zeebrugge, and was also engaged in mine-laying duties in H.M.S. "Bellerophon," later being stationed at Scapa Flow. In February 1919 he was demobilised, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 82, Lugard Road, Peckham, S.E.15. FLOCKHART, R. Private, 9th (Queen's Royal) Lancers and 5th Royal Irish Lancers. He volunteered in September 1914, and for two years served in England on duties of an important nature. In 1916 he proceeded to the Western Front, and was in action at Ypres, the Somme and Arras, and in many other notable engagements until the Armistice. In March 1919 he was demobilised and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 4, Sharratt Road, Peckham, S.E.15. FLOOK, E. (Mrs.), Special War Worker. From 1916 until 1918, this lady was employed at Kings Norton Munition Factory, Abbeywood, where she rendered services of a most valuable nature in connection with the production of munitions. The manner in which she carried out her responsible duties was worthy of the highest commendation. 2, Lenthrop Road, Greenwich, S.E.10. FLOOK, J. T., A. B., Royal Navy. He joined in February 1917, and after undergoing a course of training at Devonport was posted to H.M.S. "Vivid," in which he carried out many important duties. Later he transferred to H.M.S. "Colossus" and saw much service in the North Sea and was present at the surrender of the German Fleet at Scapa Flow. Demobilised in August 1919, he holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 2, Lenthrop Road, Greenwich, S.E.10. FLORENCE, H. B., Gunner, R.G.A. He volunteered in October 1915, and in April of the following year was drafted to France. There he fought in the Battles of St. Eloi, Albert, Vermelles, Ploegsteert Wood, Vimy Ridge, the Somme and Cambrai, but in November 1918 was wounded and sent into hospital at Rouen, afterwards coming to England, where after receiving treatment he was discharged as medically unfit in March 1919. Later he succumbed to his injuries on September 15th, 1919, and was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals. "His memory is cherished with pride." 16, Frobisher Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. FLORENCE, W. J. H., Sergt., R.F.A. Already in the Army at the outbreak of war, he quickly proceeded to France, and fought at Mons, and the subsequent Battles. He was wounded and gassed during the fierce fighting on the Somme, and was invalided home, on recovery being engaged on special duties in England until the Armistice. In 1920 he was serving in Germany, and holds the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 16, Frobisher Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. FLOWER, A. J., Gunner, R.G.A. Having previously served for twelve years he was mobilised at the commencement of war, and almost immediately proceeded overseas with his Battery, and fought at Antwerp. Later he took part in the heavy fighting, but was gassed at Loos in 1915, and invalided home. On recovery he embarked for Salonika, where he contracted malaria. On returning home in April 1919 he was demobilised, holding the 1914 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 100, Shardeloes Road, New Cross, S.E.14. FLOWERDAY, C., Private, R.A.S.C. He had previously served throughout the South African War, and in September 1915, again volunteered. In the same year he was drafted to the Dardanelles, but whilst en route his ship the S.S. "Royal Edward" was torpedoed and sunk, and he unhappily was drowned. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "Thinking that remembrance, though unspoken, may reach him where he sleeps." 71, Amersham Vale, New Cross, S.E.14. FLOWERS,A. T., Rifleman, 11th London Rgt.(Rifles). He joined in January 1916, and in the following year crossed to France, where after a few days service he was severely gassed, as a result of which he died on February 16th, 1917. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals. "Whilst we remember, the sacrifice is not in vain." 21, Honiton Street, Peckham, S.E.15. View And Download Original Document |