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THE NATIONAL ROLL OF THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918
SECTION XIII

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BOBEY, S., Pte., London Regt. (Royal Fusiliers). Joining in March 1916, he crossed to France two months later, and took part in the Somme Offensive. He fell fighting near Delville Wood on September l0th of the same year, and was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.
"A valiant Soldier, with undaunted heart he breasted life's last hill."
71, Christchurch Street, Greenwich, S.E.10.

BODDINGTON, F., Pte., 4th (Queen's Own) Hussars. Already in the Army in August 1914, he was immediately drafted to the Western Front, and took part in the fighting at Mons. He also served through the Battles of Le Cateau, the Marne, Ypres, Loos, Vermelles, Arras, Bullecourt, Passchendaele and Cambrai, and many other important engagements until wounded in action and taken prisoner on the Somme. Held in captivity in Germany until after the cessation of hostilities, he was finally discharged in April 1919, holding the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.
16, Shard Road, Peckham, S.E.15.

BODEN, F., Stoker Petty Officer, R.N. Volunteering at the declaration of war be was shortly afterwards posted to H.M.S. "Victor," which vessel was engaged on important duties with the Grand Fleet in the North Sea, and took part in the Battles of Heligoland Bight and Jutland. He also saw service in the Torpedo Boat No. II, and H.M.S. "Spitfire" and "Achates" all of which vessels were blown up, but he was fortunately saved. He was discharged on account of service in June 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.
17, Silvester Road, East Dulwich, S.E.22.

BODFIELD, T., Corporal, R.E. Six months after volunteering in June 1915, he was drafted to the Western Front, where he was engaged on important duties in various sectors. He was stationed at St.Omer and many other places, and also took an active part in engagements at Nieuport, Bethune, Armentieres and elsewhere. He returned home for demobilisation in April 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.
8, Tulip Place, Rotherhithe, S.E.16.

BOGGISS, O. J., A/C.S.M., Middlesex Regiment and 15th Essex Regiment. He volunteered in September 1914, and was retained on important duties in England until April 1916, when he proceeded to the Western Front. There, acting as Battalion Gas Instructor, he took part in important engagements, and also fought with distinction in the Advance of 1918. Returning home in 1919, he was demobilised in August of that year, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals.
27, Leyton Square, Peckham, S.E.15.

BOILING, H. C., Pioneer, R.E. He volunteered in October 1914, and was retained on important duties in England until 1916, when he proceeded to Egypt. Taking part in the Advance into Palestine, he served through the three Battles of Gaza, and was also present at the capture of Jerusalem and Jericho, and in many other important engagements. He was sent home and invalided from the Army. in April 1919, suffering from malaria, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals.
4, Alloa Road, Deptford, S.E.8.

BOLAND, A., Pte. (Signaller), 20th Middlesex Regt. He joined in April 1917, and twelve months later proceeded to the Western Front, where he saw severe fighting in various sectors. He took part in the Battle of Cambrai, and many other important engagements in the Advance of 1918 until wounded in action at Ypres in October of that year. Invalided home, he was in hospital at Carlisle, before being demobilised in December 1918, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals.
Albion Cottage, Swan Lane, Rotherhithe, S.E.16.

BOLLAND, H., A.B., Royal Navy. He joined in August 1916, and after his training was posted to H.M.S. "Latona" in the following December, and was engaged in the Mediterranean Sea on important mine-laying duties. In 1917 he was sent to Salonika and saw service ashore during the operations on the Struma River. Later he contracted malaria and was invalided to the Sick Bay on board his ship. Subsequently he was demobilised on returning to shore in May 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals.
68, Hindman's Road, East Dulwich, S.E.22.

BOLLEN, T. G. (M.M.), Sergt., R.F.A. He volunteered in June 1915, and in October of the same year proceeded to the Western Front, and served with distinction at Ypres, Festubert, Beaumont-Hamel, the Somme, Arras, Bullecourt and Passchendaele. He was awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field at the third Battle of Ypres, and in August 1918 was severely gassed in action and invalided home. He was subsequently demobilised in April 1919, and holds in addition to the Military Medal, the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.
69, Darfield Road, Brockley, S.E.4.

BOLTER, P., Rifleman, 9th London Regt. (Queen Victoria's Rifles). He joined in August 1916, and after undergoing a period of training, was retained at various stations, where he was engaged on important clerical duties. He was medically unfit for active service and was consequently unable to obtain his transfer to a theatre of war, but did much useful work with his unit until January 1919, when he was demobilised.
11, Athenlay Road, Peckham, S.E.15.

BOLTON, C., Private, M.G.C. Volunteering in March 1915, he was drafted to the Western Front on completing three months' training, and there saw much heavy fighting. He took part in the Battle of the Somme, and many other important engagements in various sectors and was gassed and twice wounded in action at Fricourt in July 1916, and at Bapaume in August 1918. He also served for a time in Italy, and after being in hospital in Wales, was invalided from the Army in February 1919. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.
26, Cranswick Road, Rotherhithe, S.E.16.

BOLTON, E. W., Rifleman, Rifle Brigade. He joined in May 1916, and on completing his training in October of that year, was drafted to the Western Front, where he took part in the Battles of Bullecourt, Ypres, Passchendaele, and the Somme, and many minor engagements. He fell fighting at Cambrai on March 30th, 1918. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.
"He joined the great white company of valiant souls."
1, Ivydale Road, Nunhead, S.E.15.

BOLTON, F., Driver, R.F.A. He volunteered at the age of forty-nine, at the outbreak of war in August 1914, and after completing a term of training, was retained on important duties at various stations. After being for a time in hospital at Borden, he was invalided from the Army in March 1915, and was afterwards engaged on work of National importance at Kidbrook Aerodrome and at Deptford Docks.
256, Sumner Road, Peckham, S.E.15.

BOLTON, G., Private, M.G.C. Three months after volunteering in January 1916, be was drafted to the Western Front, where he saw severe fighting in various sectors. After taking part in many important engagements in this theatre of war, he was invalided home in March 1917, suffering from gastritis. He unhappily died in November of that year. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.
"His memory is cherished with pride."
26, Cranswick Road, Rotherhithe, S.E.16.

BOLTON, H. L., Pte., 1st London Regt. (Royal Fus.) He volunteered in August 1915, and in January of the following year proceeded to the Western Front, where he saw much severe fighting in various sectors. He made the supreme sacrifice, falling in action on September 15th, 1916, during the Advance on the Somme. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.
"Nobly striving, He nobly fell that we might live."
26, Cranswick Road, Rotherhithe, S.E.15.

BOLTON, J. H., Driver, R.F.A. After volunteering in June 1915, he underwent a period of training prior to being drafted to the Western Front in March of the following year. Whilst in this theatre of war he took part in many important engagements, including the Battles of the Somme, Ypres and Passchendaele, and was wounded in action. Demobilised in May 1919, he holds the General Service and Victory Medals.
86, Enid Street, Rotherhithe, S.E.16.

BOLTON, W. H., Driver, R.F.A. He attested under the Derby Scheme in November 1915, and called up twelve months later, was drafted to the Western Front in March 1917. There he took part in the Battles of Vimy Ridge, Messines and Ypres, and was so severely wounded in action at Passchendaele in December 1917, as to necessitate the amputation of his left leg. He was for a time in hospital before being invalided from the Army in October 1918, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals.
16, Gosterwood Street, Deptford, S.E.8.

BOND, A. W. (M.M.), Sergt., R.H.A. Mobilised from the Reserve at the outbreak of hostilities he was drafted to France, where he took part in the Retreat from Mons, and the Battle of the Marne, and was twice wounded at La Bassee. After his recovery he served with distinction in various sectors and was awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry in action. He also holds the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals, and was discharged in February 1919.
124, Landell's Road, East Dulwich, S.E.22.

BOND, D. (Miss), Member, W.R.N.S. She joined in October 1918, and after a short period of training was retained on important duties as a stewardess at Portland. In this capacity she rendered very valuable services, being finally demobilised in June 1919.
30, Franchise Street, Weymouth.

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