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Buckley E J K Flt Sub Lt Royal Naval Air Service

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Buckley E J K Flt Sub Lt Royal Naval Air Service

Source : The Sphere 22nd Feb 1919

Buckley E J K Flt Sub Lt Royal Naval Air Service

BUCKLEY, ERIC JAMES KERSHAW Flight Sub-Licut., Royal Navy, only child of the late James Kershaw Buckley, of Rochdale (died 21 Oct, 1896), by his wife, Charlotte (6. Dry Hill Park, Tonbridge, co. Kent), dau, of the late Rev. Francis Rolfe Crockford, M.A… Vicar of Manorbier b. Tenby, April, 1805 educ. Tonbridge School, and Queens College, Cambridge, where he was studying with a view to taking Holy Orders: joined the Royal Naval Air Service as Flight Sub-Lient. 16 July, 1910; was certified Pilot 17 March, 1917; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from 23 May, 1917 brought down a Hun two-seater the first time he went over the lines, and soon after, when diving on Hun sent at 15,000 feet, shot him down into the sea, his own machine being damaged, be then had a narrow escape, but sighting some French destroyers, he gilded alongside, and was picked up by one of them and landed at Dunkirk, to the surprise of his squadron, none the worse. He was killed in action by a collision 28 Sept. 1917, while flying at 15,000 feet over the North Sea, in formation on patrol, four miles west of Nieuport from Dunkirk Aerodrome. His body was washed up at Renesse, Zeeland, six weeks after, and buried there in the dunes, but exhumed the following June and buried in Flushing Cemetery with full military honours, He was awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Insignia of Chevalier de l’Ordre de la Couronne by His Majesty, the King of the Belgians. His Commanding Officer wrote testifying to his good work with the squadron and his absolute fearlessness and popularity, and a brother officer wrote: “Everyono respected and loved him, and realized how good was the influence of his example.” The Chaplain also wrote: “He was regarded as a skilful and brave pilot, always keen and ready to do his duty, and has done excellent work since he has been out,” and the Dean of his College: “You know how we loved Erie here, and looked forward to his being a great influence in life. His memory with us is without any shadow at all.” Unm

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5

Buckingham W J Dvr 37997 Royal Field Artillery

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Buckingham W J Dvr 37997 Royal Field Artillery

BUCKINGHAM, WILLIAM JAMES, Driver, No. 37997, Royal Field Artillery, s. of Albert Henry Buckingham, of 15, Crathorn Street, Lewisham, S.E., South Eastern and Chatham Railway Employee, by his wife, Minnie, dau. of William Moss; b. Lewisham, 27 May, 1893; educ. Hither Green, co. Kent, and at Lewisham, S.E.; was a Hardware Merchant’s Assistant; en-listed 26 July, 1915; served with the Expeditionary Force in France from 17 March following, and was killed in action at Ypres 25 Sept. 1917. Buried there. Letters from Commanding Officer state that he was very much liked and greatly missed by the men; unm.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5

Buchanan J C Pte 782459 128th Canadian Expeditionary Force

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BUCHANAN, JOHN CAMPBELL, Private, No. 782459. 123th Battn. (Moose Jaw’s Own) Canadian Expeditionary Force. 4th s. of the late Donald Buchanan, of Lichentuim, Glencoe, by his wife, Margaret (Khedive, Saskatchewan. Canada). dan. of M. MeDougall, of Kilmuir. Skye b. Glencoe, co. Argyle, 31 Jan. 1895; edue. Ballachulish Public School, and Oban High School; joined the Canadian Forces in June, 1916: came to England with the 123th Battn. the following Aug.; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from May, 1917: was reported wounded and missing after the fighting at Passchendaele 26 Oct, following, and is now assumed to have been killed in action on that date.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5

 

Buchanan A Pte 16834 Scots Guards

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BUCHANAN, ALEXANDER, Private, No. 16834, Scots Guards, eldest s. of the late John Buchanan, by his wife, Margaret (Tarlum. Benbecula), dau. of Donald M’Rury; b. Tarlum, Benbecula, South Uist. co. Inverness, 9 July, 1884: edue. Public School there; enlisted in the Special Reserve Cameron Highlanders in April, 1904; served several years with the Colours, and joined the Reserve: was called up on mobilization 4 Aug. 1914; was transferred to the Scots Guards in May, 1916; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from Dec. 1917, and was killed in action at St. Quentin 12 Oct. 1918. Buried in St. Quentin Cemetery. The Chaplain wrote: He was acting as Stretcher-Bearer, and while helping to carry one of our men from the field was struck by a sniper’s bullet and killed immediately. Two of our officers were wounded at the same time. both of whom spoke to me of your son’s devotion and gallantry.” Unm.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5

Bryson J Pte 16676 Royal Dublin Fusiliers

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BRYSON, JOHN, Private, No. 16676. The Royal Dublin Fusiliers, yst, s. of John Bryson, of 218, Dalling Road, Hammersmith. W., by his wife, Caroline (-): b. Hammersmith, W. educ. there: enlisted 7 Nov. 1914; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders was reported missing after the fighting 24 May, 1915, and later reported killed in action on that date; unm.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5

Bryson J H 2nd Lt Royal Field Artillery

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BRYSON, JAMES HARVEY, 2nd Lieut., Royal Field Artillery, only s. of Robert Bryson, of Antigua, by his wife, Isobel Elliot, eldest dau. of the late W. H. Leared, of Cahirciveen, co. Kerry. He was born in Antigua 12 May, 1899; educ. at Kenley School, co. Surrey, and Aldenham School, where he took an active part in football (playing back) and athletics. He was a senior cadet in the O.T.C.; gazetted 2nd Lieut. R.F.A. in June, 1918; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from the following Aug., and was killed in action near Cambrai 20 Oct. of the same year. Buried in the British Cemetery, east of Cambrai. A brother officer wrote: He and I worked in the line together for quite a while, and he was the best of boys, always happy and brave, and I shall miss him very much indeed.” Unm.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5

Bryant H 2nd Lt MC 4th Hampshire Regiment

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BRYANT, HARVEY, M.C., 2nd Lieut., 4th (Territorial) Battn. The Hampshire Regt., only s. of Wilfred Bryant, of Vina Villa, Ashwell, co. Hertford. by his wife, Martha Jane, dau. of Joseph William Eversden; b. Ashwell, 12 March, 1890; educ. Merchant Taylors’ School there was a Farmer joined the Bedfordshire Regt. 7 Sept. 1914; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from the following Ang. returned to England in May, 1917, and after a period of training at Trinity College, Oxford, was gazetted 2nd Lieut. The Hampshire Regt. in Oct. 1917; served with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in Egypt and Palestine from Jan. 1918; proceeded to France the following May, and was killed in action at Havrincourt 12 Sept. 1918. Buried there. His Commanding Officer wrote: “We looked upon him as one of our finest officers.” He was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry in action on 26 Aug. 1918; unm.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5

Bryant G Pte R/15878 11th King’s Royal Rifle Corps

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BRYANT, GEORGE, Private. The King’s Royal Rifle Corps, s. of George Bryant, of 14, Brentwood Street, Scacombe, Hydraulic Attendant; and brother-in-law to Private Harry Jones and Private James Jones (q.p.); b. Seacombe, 16 Dec. 1892; educ. Somerville Council School there; was employed as a Miller at Ranks Flour Mills; enlisted in Feb. 1915; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders, and was killed in action at Guillemont 3 Sept. 1916; unm.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5

Bryant C F Pte 30043 Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment

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BRYANT, CHARLES FREDERICK Private. No. 30043. The Queen’s Own (Royal West Kent Regt.), s. of the late James Harvey Bryant. by his wife (–) (5, Westminster Road. Edmonton, N.). dau. of the late James William Morley Howe; b. Islington, London N.; educ. Eldon Road School there; enlisted 9 Nov. 1915; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders, and was killed in action 23 Oct. 1918. A letter stated:Your son was taking part in the attack on the enemy position when he was killed by a shell bursting close to him.. We buried him at Le Cateau, in the British Cemetery.” Hem. at St. Peter’s. Lower Edmonton. N., in 1916, Dorothy, dau. of Arthur Green.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5

Bryant A M Cpl 23241 Machine Gun Corps

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Bryant A M Cpl 23241 Machine Gun Corps

BRYANT, ALFRED MILES, Corpl., No. 23241, 140th Machine Gun Corps, only 8. of the late Job Bryant, by his wife, Catherine (52 Croyland Road, Lower Edmonton, London, N.); b. Edmonton, N., in 1888; educ. Croyland Road School there was a Clerk enlisted 3 Sept. 1914; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from 17 March, 1915, and was killed in action at Thiépval 16 Sept. 1916. An officer wrote: “He set a splendid example by his coolness and cheerfulness; he is a great loss to this company.” Unm.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5