Lendrum C W J K Major Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Source : The War Illustrated Vol 8
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Aplin K S 2nd Lt 2nd Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
2nd Lieutenant R. S. Aplin, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, killed in action. He was born in 1892, and joined the 4th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in 1913, and left for the front in September.
Source : Our Heroes Mons To The Somme August 1914-July 1916
Alexander H C Lt The Hon 5th Lancers
Alexander H C Lt The Hon 5th Lancers
Lieutenant the Hon. Herbrand Charles Alexander, 5th Lancers, who has been mentioned in despatches, is the brother and heir-presumtive of the 5th Earl of Caledon. He was born on the 28th November, 1888, and was educated at R.M.C., Sandhurst. He entered the service on the 27th January.
Source : Our Heroes Mons To The Somme August 1914-July 1916
Allen J H Lt 13th Worcestershire Regiment
Allen J H Lt 13th Worcestershire Regiment
ALLEN, JOHN HUGH, Lieut., 13th (Service) Battn. Worcestershire Regt., attd. Essex Regt., s. of Col. the Hon. James Allen, Minister of Defence, New Zealand, by his wife, Mary J., dau. of (-) Richards, of Alford, co. Somerset; b. Dunedin, N.Z., 1 March, 1887; educ. at Wanganiu Collegiate School and Otago University, and went to Jesus College, Cambridge, in 1907, where he took the degrees of B.A. and LL.B. in 1911. While at Cambridge he took a leading part in politics and public affairs, and was President of the Union and of the New Carlton Club. He was keenly interested in Imperial problems, and contributed articles to the “Saturday Review” and the “Oxford and Cambridge Review.” His intention was to devote himself to law and politics in New Zealand, and his early career gave promise of great service to the Empire. He was called to the Bar at the Inner Temple early in 1914, and his passage home was booked when war broke out in August. He at once joined the Inns of Court O.T.C., and after three months’ training with them was gazetted Lieut. 20 Oct. 1914. He was killed in action at the Dardanelles, near Krithia, Hellis, 6 June, 1915. while gallantly leading his men.
Allen J H Lt 13th Worcestershire Regiment Original Photo
Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 1
Alexander J A E 2nd Lt 12th Highland Light Infantry
Alexander J A E 2nd Lt 12th Highland Light Infantry
Alexander J A E 2nd Lt 12th Highland Light Infantry Original Photo
ALEXANDER, JOHN ALEXANDER ELLIOT (b. 1894).
George Watson’s College. O.T.C. 1908-12, Cadet Corporal. Shooting VIII. Student of Science, 1912-14. O.T.C. Infantry, Oct. 1912 to Sept. 1914, Cadet. 12th Highland Light Infantry, 2nd Lieut. Sept. 1914; Lieut. March 1915. France. Treacherously shot while trying to save a German on 15th August 1915 near Bethune.
Source : Edinburgh University Roll Of Honour 1914-1919
Albone W Sergt DCM 2nd Grenadier Guards
Albone W Sergt DCM 2nd Grenadier Guards The War Illustrated 9th Oct 1915
Albone W Sergt DCM 2nd Grenadier Guards The War Illustrated 9th Oct 1915 Original Photo
Source : The War Illustrated 9th Oct 1915
Agnew G Captain 13th Northumberland Fusiliers
Agnew G Captain Northumberland Fusiliers
Agnew G Captain Northumberland Fusiliers Original Photo
Source : The War Illustrated 23rd Oct 1915
Adcock S J Captain 3rd Leinster Regiment
Adcock S J Captain 3rd Leinster Regiment
Adcock S J Captain 3rd Leinster Regiment Original Photo
Source : The War Illustrated 4th Sep 1915
Adcock St J Major 3rd Leinster Regiment
MAJOR ST. JOHN ADCOCK, 3rd (RESERVE) BATTN. THE PRINCE OF WALES’S (ROYAL REGIMENT LEINSTER CANADIANS), born on the 24th May, 1867, was the second surviving son of the late St. John Adcock and of Mrs. Adcock, Loughnavale, Merrion, Co. Dublin.
He was educated at Dundalk College, and in 1901 enlisted in the Longford Horse and took part in the South African War, being present at operations in Cape Colony, for which he received the Queen’s medal with two clasps. After returning to England he continued his military service in the 3rd (Militia) Battalion, Leinster Regiment, obtaining the certificates of the School of Musketry, that for Transport Duties at the A.S.C. Establishment, and qualifying for promotion to Field Rank. He was promoted Captain in May, 1906, and for active service in the Great War was attached to the 1st Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. He was killed on the 9th May, 1915, while leading his men into action at Rue de Bois, Richebourg, St. Vaast. His promotion to Major, to date from 8th May, 1915, was gazetted in June, 1915.
Major Adcock married, in 1909, Ethel Maud, eldest daughter of the late Commander Edwin Dalzell Acklow, R.N., and widow of the late Arthur Acklow Hawkins, and left one daughter, Irene Elinor Maud St. John, born in November, 1915.
Adcock St J Major 3rd Leinster Regiment Original Photo
Source : The Bond Of Sacrifice Vol 2
Adams E C 2nd Lt 20th London Regiment
Adams E C 2nd Lt 20th London Regiment
Adams E C 2nd Lt 20th London Regiment Original Photo
Source : The War Illustrated 6th Nov 1915
Bush H G de L Lt MC Gloucestershire Regiment
Bush H G de L Lt MC Gloucestershire Regiment
Bush H G de L Lt MC Gloucestershire Regiment Original Photo
Source : The War Illustrated 8th May 1915
BUSH, H. G. DE LISLE, M.C., Lieut., The Gloucestershire Regt., eldest s. of G. de Lisle Bush, of Eastington Park, co. Gloucester; educ. Park Hill, Lyndhurst, and Eton; obtained a commission; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders; was awarded the Military Cross for gallant conduct in the field, having rescued under heavy fire and brought again into action one of his machine guns with its complement of men, which had been buried by a shell; he was also mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in the field. He took part in the Battle of Loos in 1915, and received wounds from which he died 17 Jan. 1917, in the Military Hospital for Officers at Torquay. He was a keen sportsman, and enthusiastic rider to the late Lord Fitzhardinge’s hounds, and an excellent shot; m.
Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 4