Barratt A E Pte 7th Middlesex Regiment

BARRATT, ALBERT ERNEST, Private, No. 1365, 7th (Territorial) Battn. The Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regt.), s. of Ernest Barratt, of Tottenham, London, N., by his wife, Caroline, dau. of William Kenny; b. Leicester, 29 April, 1892; educ. Coleraine Park, Tottenham, N., aforesaid; was a Bootmaker; joined the Territorial Force in June, 1911; was mobilized on the outbreak of war in Aug. 1914; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from 13 March, 1915, and died at Merville Casualty Clearing Station 28 Nov. 1916, from wounds received in action at Neuve Chapelle the same day. An officer wrote: “Of all the men in my platoon, your husband was the most popular.. With a keen sense of duty, he proved himself daily to be one of those heroes whom we cannot afford to lose.” He m. at Tottenham, N., 1 Feb. 1913, Frances (45, Scales Road, Tottenham, N.), dau. of J. G. Ellis, and had a son, Ernest Albert.

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Beeks L H Pte 1231 8th Middlesex Regiment

From East Molesey

Source : The Vivid 1st May 1915

To France 9th March 1915

Banister W H Pte 2nd Middlesex Regiment

BANISTER, WILLIAM HODSON, Private, No. 57380, 2nd Battn. (77th Foot) The Duke of Cambridge’s (Middlesex Regt.), yr. s. of William Banister, of 2, Henry Road, Finsbury Park, N., by his wife, Fanny, dau. of Robert Harvey, of Finsbury Park, London, N.; b. 23 Feb. 1899; educ. at St. John’s College, Green Lanes, Finsbury Park, N., and Caterham Congregational School, co. Surrey, where he was school captain, also captain of the football and hockey team, and played in the First XI. in cricket; he attested under the Derby scheme, and was called up while he was at Caterham School 24 March, 1917, and placed in the 103rd Training Corps; he tried for a commission, but was rejected on account of slight deafness; was transferred to the 2nd Middlesex Regt., and served with the Expeditionary Force in France from 1 April, 1918; was taken prisoner during the fighting at Villers Bretonneux on the 24th of the same month, and died a prisoner of war at Morchingen Hospital, Alsace-Lorraine, 22 July, 1918, of cardiac weakness and pneumonia, Buried in the cemetery there. A comrade wrote: “He was one of the most cheerful of the prisoners, and had a smile for everyone. Among them he was called ‘Captain, because of his knowledge of German. as he was able to translate the men’s complaints to those in command,” and another comrade wrote of his high Christian character. His former Head Master wrote: “William was exceedingly popular with everyone at school, and his life was of the best. I valued him and his influence more than I can tell you. His very gentleness was an asset.”

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ANDREWS, ERNEST CHARLES, Private, 7th (Territorial) Battn. The Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regt.), s. of James Andrews; b. Wood Green, co. Middlesex, 8 Aug. 1892; educ. White Hart Lane Board School; joined the Middlesex Territorials in the spring of 1911; volunteered for foreign service after the outbreak of war in Aug. 1914; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders, and was killed in action 16 Sept. 1916; unm.

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ANDREWS, ERNEST CHARLES, Private, 7th (Territorial) Battn. The Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regt.), s. of James Andrews; b. Wood Green, co. Middlesex, 8 Aug. 1892; educ. White Hart Lane Board School; joined the Middlesex Territorials in the spring of 1911; volunteered for foreign service after the outbreak of war in Aug. 1914; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders, and was killed in action 16 Sept. 1916; unm.

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ALLEN, HARRY, Sergt., No. 252, 16th (Service) Battn. The Duke of Cambridge’s Own Middlesex (Regt.), s. of the late Samuel Allen, of Tottenham, N.; b. Tottenham, co. Middlesex; educ. there; served in the South African War, 1899-1902; re-enlisted 24 Aug. 1914, after the outbreak of the European War; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders, and was killed in action on the Somme 1 July, 1916. Hem. at Tottenham, N., Sarah Ann (2, South Grove, South Tottenham, N.), dau. of Thomas Beer; s.p.

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Allard W H L/Cpl 3164 12th Middlesex Regiment

ALLARD, WILLIAM HENRY, L.-Corpl., No. 3164, 12th (Service) Battn. The Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regt.), eldest s. of the late Rifleman William Allard (q.v.), by his wife, Kate Ellen (27, Stonebridge Road, South Tottenham, N.), dau. of Henry Munston; b. Dalston, London, E., 1 Nov. 1896; educ. Woodland Park School; volun-teered for active service on the outbreak of war, and enlisted in the Middlesex Regt. 3 Sept. 1914; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from 26 July, 1915; was wounded at Loos 1 Oct. following, and was killed in action on the Somme 7 Feb. 1917. Buried at East Grandcourt, north-east of Albert. His Commanding Officer wrote: His death was greatly felt by all, for he was a great favourite in the company.” Unm.

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ADAMSON, GILBERT EDGAR, M.C., Lieut., 7th (Territorial) Battn. The Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regt.), yr. s. of John William Adamson, of 44, Whitehall Park, Highgate, N., Professor of Education, University of London, by his wife, Amanda, dau. of the late William Knapman; b. London, 28 Dec. 1894; educ. City of London School, and Merton College, Oxford; received a commission, and was gazetted 2nd Lieut. The Middlesex Regt. 5 March, 1915, and promoted Lieut. in April, 1916; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from July to Aug. 1915, also from Oct. 1917, and was killed in action before Croisilles 24 Aug. 1918. Buried in Bellacourt Military Cemetery, Rivière, near Arras. His Commanding Officer wrote: He fell .. while most gallantly leading his men over an area swept by artillery and machine-gun fire.” He was awarded the Military Cross [London Gazette, 16 Sept. 1918]. “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a night raid on hostile trenches. He led his party with the greatest personal courage and precision, and his splendid example and fine leadership contributed largely to the success of the raid.” Unm.

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TURRELL, ALFRED, Private, No. 2347, 1/7th Battn. The Middlesex Regt. (T.F.), s. of Robert Charles Turrell, of East Finchley, Mason, by his wife, Jane, dau. of Thomas Hill; b. Finchley, London, 7 Nov. 1888; was a Labourer, Priory Road, High Street, Hornsey; enlisted 4 Aug. 1914, and was killed in action in France, 21 March, 1915. He m. at Holloway, 31 Jan. 1909, Lillian, dau. of Edward Maton, and had two children: William George, b. 18 Nov. 1915; and Alice Louisa, b. 8 March, 1910.

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