Taylor A C B Lt 6th Manchester Regiment

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Taylor A C B Lt 6th Manchester Regiment

TAYLOR, ARTHUR CUTHBERT BROOKE, A.M.I.C.E., Lieut., 6th Battn. Manchester Regt. (T.F.), 2nd s. of Col. Herbert Brooke Taylor, of The Close, Bakewell, Derbyshire, Solicitor, and his wife, Mary Taitt, dau. of the Rev. William Mallalieu; b. West Bank, Bakewell afsd., 15 March, 1888; educ. Lady Manners’ School, Bakewell; and Cheltenham College, and on leaving there took the Engineering Course at Manchester University, obtaining the Engineering Certificate. He afterwards joined the firm of Saunders & Taylor, Ltd., and was elected an Associate Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers. He obtained a commission as 2nd Lieut. in the 2nd Vol. Battn. of the Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regt.), and while serving with this battn. passed the Hythe Course with distinction, and was appointed to command the machine gun section. His method of adapting machine guns to mountain warfare when manoeuvring in the North Derbyshire hills demonstrated the possibilities of machine gun warfare which the present war has so immensely developed. He was promoted Lieut. in Sept. 1907. The 2nd Vol. Battn. Sherwood Foresters was a 13-company battn., and when the Territorial scheme came into operation was nearly 1,500 strong. The reduction of the infantry quota of Derbyshire necessitated the reduction of the battn. to eight companies. As a result Lieut. Brooke Taylor reverted to the rank of 2nd Lieut. rather than retain his rank and pass to the reserve. As his business necessitated his residence nearer Manchester than Bakewell, he applied to be attached for training to the 6th Manchesters, and declining a captaincy in his old battn., was transferred as a Lieut. to this reg., in the spring of 1914. He was shortly afterwards appointed instructor of musketry to the battn., and held that position at the time of his death. On the outbreak of hostilities he volunteered and went to Egypt with the East Lancashire Division, and eventually to Gallipoli, where he landed early in May, 1915. was killed in action there 4 June following; unm.

A fortnight before, on the death of the senior Capt. of his company, he had been appointed second in command, and his Colonel wrote: “I do not think it would be possible to speak too highly of his character and qualities. During the time of training, from mobilisation up to the end of our time in Egypt, he was untiring in his special work of pushing on the musketry instruction of the men, and was always full of work, valuable ideas and suggestions. With his keenness and attractive character he could, of course, do anything with the men, and he had a large share in making the battn. the splendid fighting force it proved to be. No one was keener or more anxious to see service.” And a brother officer: “Brooke Taylor did the work of four men. His energy and fearlessness was an example to everyone.”

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 1

 

Herbert R B Captain 13th London Regiment Attd Royal Engineers

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Herbert R B Captain 13th London Regiment Attd Royal Engineers

Source : Croydon Roll Of Honour 1914-1918

Herbert R B Captain 13th London Regiment Attd Royal Engineers

Source : The Sphere 6th Nov 1915

CAPTAIN ROBERT BINGLEY HERBERT, London Regiment, was the fourth son of Edward Herbert, a member of the Stock Exchange.

Born at Croydon in 1882, he was educated at Bradfield College. He became a member of the Stock Exchange in 1907, and joined the firm founded by his grandfather, G. S. Herbert and Sons.

For some years before the war he had held a commission in the 13th London Regiment (Kensingtons). He had specialized in signalling, and soon after the outbreak of war was seconded to the Royal Engineers, and placed in command of a section of the 47th Divisional Signal Company.

He was killed at the battle of Loos on 30 September 1915. His Divisional General wrote: “He has proved himself through out regardless of danger and only anxious to perform his duties to the utmost of his power. He was certain, had he lived, of advancement and distinction.”

His Brigadier wrote: “He gained the devotion of his men as well as the love and admiration of his colleagues. We shall always think of him as a fine type of British officer.”

The men of his section have placed an In Memoriam notice in the “Times” every year on the anniversary of his death in these terms: “In loyal and loving memory of our gallant officer, Captain R. B. Herbert. His Boys.’

Captain Herbert married in 1913 Margery, daughter of Richard Joseph Grant of Croydon, and left two children, a girl and a boy.

Source : The Stock Exchange War Memorial 1914-1918

Hedderwick R Y Pte 1113 Honourable Artillery Company

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Hedderwick R Y Pte 1113 Honourable Artillery Company

PRIVATE RONALD YOUNG HEDDERWICK, Honourable Artillery Company was the son of Robert Hunter Hedderwick of the Stock Exchange. He was born in 1888, and educated at Haileybury College and London University. He played for his school at cricket and was a keen Rugby half-back.

A member of the Blackheath Amateur Dramatic Society he wrote several plays in which he himself took part.

He became a member of the Stock Exchange in 1914.

On the outbreak of war he joined the H.A.C. and went to France with them in November 1914.

He was killed 16 May 1915, the day before he was to have gone back to be trained for his commission.

Through getting up concerts and entertainments in which he himself took a leading part, “Bunny,” as he was called, was well . known in his own and other regiments. His genial and cheerful disposition made him a very general favourite.

His platoon officer wrote: ” Every man in the regiment knew him, and those who were privileged to come directly in touch with him loved him.”

One of his comrades wrote: “Popular and admired more than any man in the regiment; it was the privilege of his chosen friend to understand his heroism and unselfishness. We have lost one of the most lovable and unselfish men in the world. I shall never forget how in the winter’s appalling times it was always he who volunteered to lead parties to the trenches.”

Source : The Stock Exchange War Memorial 1914-1918

Hartley F L 2nd Lt 1st East Surrey Regiment

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Hartley F L 2nd Lt 1st East Surrey Regiment

SECOND LIEUTENANT FREDERICK LYNN HARTLEY, East Surrey Regiment, was the son of Mrs. Hartley of Hampstead and a godson of the late Mrs. Lynn Linton. Born in 1885, he was educated at Merchant Taylors’ School, where he distinguished himself in mathematics and won his football colours. He went on the Stock Exchange in 1903 and became a member in 1909.

He enlisted in September 1914, in the 19th (St. Pancras) Battalion, London Regiment, and declined a commission when it was offered him, on the plea that he had no experience and preferred to serve with the men. He was promoted Sergeant before his battalion left England, first for France, early in 1916, and later for the Balkans.

In 1917 he came home to take a commission, and after a period with an O.T.C. at Berkhamsted, was gazetted in December to the 1st Battalion, Queen’s (Royal West Surrey) Regiment. He served in France with that regiment and was then transferred to the 3rd East Surreys.

It was at the end of the three days’ battle for Bapaume, on 23 August 1918, that he was killed, leading his men on their final objective. “He had established a magnificent reputation,” wrote his Colonel, “as a first-rate leader of men, and always showed the greatest cheerfulness under the most trying conditions.” A brother- officer in the Queen’s wrote: “No man could have wished for a more loyal and cheerful comrade. His courage and devotion to duty were proverbial, and he was loved by both officers and men, and none were more sorry to hear the news than the latter.”

Lieutenant Hartley married in June 1916, the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Daffam of Valewood, Haslemere.

Source : The Stock Exchange War Memorial 1914-1918

Harris E E 2nd Lt 6th Attd 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers

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Harris E E 2nd Lt 6th Attd 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers

LIEUTENANT ERNEST EDWARD Royal Irish Fusiliers, was the third son of the Rev. and Mrs. Frederic William Harris, having been born at Burton Latimer, Northants, in 1877.

Educated at the Bedford School, he left at the age of seventeen to enter a stockbroker’s office. He became a member of the Stock Exchange in 1900, and later a partner in the firm of Harris and Co., of 21 Birchin Lane.

As soon as war was declared, he offered his services as a special constable and acted in that capacity until September 1915, when he joined an Officers’ Training Corps. On obtaining his commission in the following month in the 6th Royal Irish Fusiliers, he was sent to Belfast for further training.

Later he took a course of signalling and obtained a first-class certificate. He was appointed a Signalling Instructor at Dublin, remaining there until March 1917, when he proceeded to France to join the 1st Battalion of his Regiment.

On 11 April he went into action at Roeux, and when his company retreated he remained behind to attend to a wounded brother officer. In doing this he was severely wounded and taken prisoner. He was conveyed to Zulich Hospital, where he died of septic poisoning on 21 April.

He was beloved and respected by all who knew him, being to many a generous and kind friend.

Source : The Stock Exchange War Memorial 1914-1918

Harper E Pte 492503 28th Attd 13th London Regiment

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Harper E Pte 492503 28th Attd 13th London Regiment

LANCE CORPORAL EVELYN HARPER 2/13th London Regiment, was born at Woodford, Essex, and educated at Bancroft’s School, Woodford Wells. He lived all his life in Woodford, where he was well-known and very popular. In 1904 he became a member of the Stock Exchange.

He joined the Artists’ Rifles in August 1914, and was afterwards attached to the “Kensingtons,” going with them, in the famous 60th Division, first to France, then to Macedonia, and finally to Palestine.

In a dawn attack on the Turks on 7 December 1917, he was wounded and lay for half a day on the ground half frozen before he was picked up and taken by slow stages back to Cairo. Here he died on 28 December.

Writing just before his last action an old schoolfellow of his said: “All the boys speak well of Harper, of his coolness and unselfishness; if he expects dirty work, he leads the way himself rather than run others into danger.”

Source : The Stock Exchange War Memorial 1914-1918

Tayler E H 2nd Lt 1st York And Lancs Regiment

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Tayler E H 2nd Lt 1st York And Lancs Regiment

TAYLER, ERIC HARDWICK, 2nd Lieut., 1st Battn. York and Lancaster Regt., 2nd s. of Archdale Tayler, of Manurewa, Auckland, New Zealand, Accountant, by his wife, (-), dau. of J. G. Culpan, of Auckland; and grandson of the late Rev. Archdale Wilson Tayler, of Leeds, England; b. 15 Jan. 1894; educ. Auckland Grammar School; St. John’s College, Taniaka (where he held a Maria Blackett Scholarship), and Auckland University College. He received a commission in the Coast Defence Detachment of the 3rd (Auckland) Regt., 11 March, 1912, and in March, 1914, sat for the examination open to the Territorial Forces of Canada, South Africa, Malay, and Australasia, for direct commissions in the regular Army. There were about 180 candidates, and Lieut. Tayler headed the list with 3,307 marks, out of the possible 4,500. He was gazetted 2nd Lieut. to the York and Lancaster Regt. 20 June, 1914, and left Auckland two days before the outbreak of war to join his regiment at Jubbulpore, India. From there they were ordered to England and went to the front early in 1915. After about a fortnight in the trenches he contracted pneumonia and was admitted to the Clearing Station at Hazebrouck, France, 31 Jan. 1915, and died 9 Feb. following of double pneumonia; unm.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 1

 

Tavernor J Pte 11599 3rd Coldstream Guards

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Tavernor J Pte 11599 3rd Coldstream Guards

TAVERNOR, JOHN, Private, No. 11599, 3rd Battn. Coldstream Guards, elder s. of Frederick Tavernor, of 6, Middle Friars, Stafford, Railwayman, by his wife, Hannah, dau. of Thomas Holmes; b. Rugeley, co. Stafford, 22 Feb. 1891; educ. Rugeley; was a Joiner by occupation; enlisted on 2 Sept. 1914; went to the Front, 22 Dec. following, and was killed in an attack on the German position at Cuinchy, Belgium, 6 Feb. 1915; unm.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 1

Tatler R Pte 1289 1st Australian Imperial Force

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Tatler R Pte 1289 1st Australian Imperial Force

TATLER, ROBERT, Private, No. 1289, 1st Battn. Australian Imperial Force, s. of the late Robert Tatler, by his wife, Amelia (14, Longville Road, Newington Butts); b. Walworth, 30 Oct. 1891; joined the Australian Contingent on the outbreak of war; died at Netley Hospital, Southampton, 25 June, 1915;

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 1

 

Tatham T H H S Lt HMS Formidable Royal Navy

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Tatham T H H S Lt HMS Formidable Royal Navy

TATHAM, TREVOR HODGSON STAN- LEY, Lieut., Royal Royal Navy, eldest s. of Stanley Tatham, of Montana, Bournemouth, member of the Institute of Naval Architects, by his wife, Frances Emma Constance (Montana, Branksome Park, Bournemouth), dau. of Michael Hodgson Tatham; b. Newcastle- on-Tyne, 16 Nov. 1887; educ. The Old Ride, Branksome Park, Bournemouth; Stubbington House, Fareham, and H.M.S. Britannia; entered the Navy and became Midshipman, 15 Feb. 1904; Sub-Lieut. 15 April, 1907, and Lieut. 15 July, 1908; served six years on H.M. ships Formidable, Duncan and Barham; was A.D.C. to Capt. Walker while a Midshipman on the Formidable; took part in the Somaliland Expedition, 1909 (medal); re-appointed to the Formidable (his first ship), 9 Aug. 1913; and was lost when that ship was torpedoed in the English Channel, 1 Jan. 1915.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 1