Ed Matthews Posted 14 May , 2005 Share Posted 14 May , 2005 Thanks anyway Dick. Best wishes Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Soul Posted 15 May , 2005 Share Posted 15 May , 2005 Dick, Do you possess registers for any prep schools located at either Seascale (Cumberland, England) or Windermere (Westmorland, England)? I have found memorials in both locations but it is very difficult to trace the individuals listed, as other than being boarding-students, they had no other connection with the area. Cheers. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rflory Posted 15 May , 2005 Author Share Posted 15 May , 2005 Andy wrote: Do you possess registers for any prep schools located at either Seascale (Cumberland, England) or Windermere (Westmorland, England)? Andy: Sorry I don't have either. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fuller Posted 16 May , 2005 Share Posted 16 May , 2005 Hi Dick If you have the chance would you be able to look for the folowing man please? I believe the publication is entitled "University of Aberdeen, Roll of Service in the Great War, 1914-19". 2/Lt John Sutherland, 6th Lancs Fusiliers A graduate of Aberdeen University, later a teacher in Aberdeen Originally a Pte in the Gordons Parents from Tarves, Abredeenshire KIA 21/3/1918 in 6th Lancs Fusiliers, aged 27. I apologise, but I have no idea what info your books carry, so have to fall back on the old "any information in there would be gratefully recieved" question. Sorry! Thank you very much Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rflory Posted 17 May , 2005 Author Share Posted 17 May , 2005 Steve wrote: If you have the chance would you be able to look for the folowing man please? I believe the publication is entitled "University of Aberdeen, Roll of Service in the Great War, 1914-19". 2/Lt John Sutherland, 6th Lancs Fusiliers 2nd Lieutenant John Sutherland, 6 Lancs Fus Born at Tarves on 28 Mar 1892, the sonof Adam Sutherland, crofter of Tarves Educated at Tarves Public School and Central H. G. School at Aberdeen Entered Aberdeen University in 1910 and graduated with an MA in 1913 Taught at Rothiemay and then became Assistant MAster at Fetteresso Public School Enlisted in the 1/5 Gordon Highlanders on 12 Feb 16 and went to France with that unit in November. Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 6th Bn, Lancashire Fusiliers on 1 Aug 17 Initially served as Intelligence Officer but was then appointed Adjutant and served in that appointment until his death. "Killed in action on 22 March 1918 when rallying his men in a new line of defence at Roisel, having worked unceasingly and fearlessly in organizing the system of defence. Source: University of Aberdeen Roll of Services, 1914-1919. His photo is attached below. Regards. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fuller Posted 17 May , 2005 Share Posted 17 May , 2005 Dick - This is without doubt a beautiful & welcomed piece of info mate. I, and the family (on their behalf) are incredibly grateful to you sir. Even got a photo! Wow!!! A huge THANK YOU Dick Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Soul Posted 17 May , 2005 Share Posted 17 May , 2005 Andy: Sorry I don't have either. Dick Thanks for looking anyway. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGWR Posted 17 May , 2005 Share Posted 17 May , 2005 Dick, I would be grateful if you could check for a John Reginald Stagg (Haileybury Register 1862-1911) and a HW Stagg. Thanks in anticipation, Regards, AGWR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rflory Posted 18 May , 2005 Author Share Posted 18 May , 2005 AGWR wrote: I would be grateful if you could check for a John Reginald Stagg (Haileybury Register 1862-1911) and a HW Stagg. Stagg, John Reginald Born 24 Dec 78, son of R. Stagg, Esq. Educted at Haileybury from 1891-1895 (XXX - 95) Journalist and novelist. Wrote the following novels as "John Barnett": The Prince's Valet; The Luck of the Lanes; The Dancing Bear; Geoffrey Cheriton; etc. Enlisted in 1914. DCM 2nd Lieut. Middlesex Regiment 1916 KIA 18 Sep 16 Stagg, Harold William Born 7 Apr 82, the third son of R. Stagg, Esq, Woodbury, The Avenue, Beckenham Educated at Haileybury from 1895 - 1899 (XV 99) In Business 2nd Lieut, MGC Killed in action March 1918 Regards. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGWR Posted 18 May , 2005 Share Posted 18 May , 2005 Dick, Thanks so much for this info. I had no idea that he was a novelist. I'll have to see if I can track down one of his novels now... Kind Regards, AGWR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_59 Posted 22 May , 2005 Share Posted 22 May , 2005 Hi, Is there any mention of this man. Lieutenant Roderick Magrath OLIVER. 2nd Battalion, Grenadier Guards. Winchester and New College, Oxford. Thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedfordyeoman Posted 22 May , 2005 Share Posted 22 May , 2005 Dick, If you have the Eton roll for WW1 I'd appreciate a look-up for George Patrick Elystan Evans - served on Staff as a Major - am told he earned a MiD but unverified. Would have gone to Eton c1875-90. Many thanks for your help. Do you happen to know if Eton is amenable to archive requests or if any photographs of scholars exist ? Kind regards David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rflory Posted 22 May , 2005 Author Share Posted 22 May , 2005 David wrote: If you have the Eton roll for WW1 I'd appreciate a look-up for George Patrick Elystan Evans - served on Staff as a Major - am told he earned a MiD but unverified. Do you happen to know if Eton is amenable to archive requests or if any photographs of scholars exist ? Major George Patrick Elystan Evans Born at Hatley Park, Sandy, Bedfordshire on 20 May 1872, the fourth son of John Carberry Evans, JP, DL (1835-1893) and his first wife, Alice Harriet, daughter of William Smith. Edicated at Eton from 1886 to 1888 (REv Henry Daman's house). In 1929 he married Diana Bayard, the only daughter of Stuart Smith, JP, of Hall Place, Ropley, Hampshire. She died in 1930. Held a commission in the 5th Bn, KRRC from 1896-1902 and in the Bedfordshire Yeomanry from 1902-1903. Held the appointment as Controller to the Marquis, Curzon of Kedleston from 1908-1909 Served in the Great War as Staff Captain of the 52nd Infantry Bde. from 1915-1916 J. P. for Cambridgeshire from 1893. Master of the Cambridgeshire foxhounds from 1893-1903. Master of the Tickham foxhounds from 1904-1908 Master of the Hampshire foxhounds from 1909-1915 and again from 1926. Honorary Secretary of the Association of Masters of the Foxhounds, 1917 to 1926. Addresses: 16 Stratton Street, London and The Kennels, Ropley, Hampshire. Sources: List of Etonians who served in the Great War MCMXIV-MCMXIX; The Old Public School Boys' Who's Who. I wrote the Archivist at Eton a couple of years ago and never received a reply. I hope you have better results. Regards. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rflory Posted 22 May , 2005 Author Share Posted 22 May , 2005 Dave wrote: Is there any mention of this man. Lieutenant Roderick Magrath OLIVER. 2nd Battalion, Grenadier Guards. Winchester and New College, Oxford. Captain Roderic Magrath Oliver, Grenadier Guards Born 1 Feb 82, son of Roderic Oliver, solicitor, of Orlestone, Ashford and Emily Mary, daughter of Colonel Henry Giffard. Student at Westminster College from 1895 to 1901 and at New College, Oxford University from 1901 to 1905 (4 Cl. Mod. 1903; 3 Lit Hum, BA, 1905.) Articled to his father's firm, Oliver and Lyall of 52 Cornhill, London in 1905, and admitted as a solicitor in November 1908. Became a partner in the firm. Commissioned into the 5th Bn, East Kent Regt. in Oct 1914; and later became Adjutant and Captain. Transferred as a Captain to the 2 Bn, Grenadier Guards and went to France with the Battalion in Oct 1916 Killed in action on 27 Aug 1918 near St. Leger. Sources: Winchester College Register, 1884-1934, Wykehamist War Service Roll, 1918; Wykehamist War Service Roll, Final, Oct 1919; Record of Service of Solicitors and Articled Clerks, 1914-1918 Regards. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_59 Posted 22 May , 2005 Share Posted 22 May , 2005 Thanks for that one (Roderick Oliver) I am also looking for a Guy Gifford/Giffard OLIVER Indian Army, possibly a relative of Roderick Oliver (He is commemorated on the same memorial). Is there anything on him? thanks dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rflory Posted 22 May , 2005 Author Share Posted 22 May , 2005 David wrote: I am also looking for a Guy Gifford/Giffard OLIVER Indian Army, possibly a relative of Roderick Oliver (He is commemorated on the same memorial). Is there anything on him? He is not listed in the Winchester College Register. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_59 Posted 22 May , 2005 Share Posted 22 May , 2005 do you need to know the place of study to find them? is there a photo of roderick? thanks dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedfordyeoman Posted 23 May , 2005 Share Posted 23 May , 2005 Dick, Many thanks for your efforts in respect of George Evans. Much appreciated. Regards David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rflory Posted 23 May , 2005 Author Share Posted 23 May , 2005 Dave wrote: do you need to know the place of study to find them? is there a photo of roderick? Dave: Yes the name of a school would be useful. I have over 450+ school registers and rolls of honor and do not have the time to go through each volume looking for a name. I have a database indexing all the Royal Artillery officers in those volumes but not officers from other regiments. There was no photo of Roderick. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_59 Posted 23 May , 2005 Share Posted 23 May , 2005 okay, thanks very much. dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted 25 May , 2005 Share Posted 25 May , 2005 Hi, Do you have Worcester King's Cathedral School? Cheers Duncan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Jones Posted 29 May , 2005 Share Posted 29 May , 2005 Dear Dick I would be very grateful if you could look up in Monkton Combe School: Captain Thomas Charles Richardson, RE SR, killed in action 4/2/16 as OC 185th Tunnelling Company. This is for a book on mining at La Boisselle. Many thanks in advance. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rflory Posted 29 May , 2005 Author Share Posted 29 May , 2005 Duncan wrote: Do you have Worcester King's Cathedral School? Sorry; nothing on that school. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rflory Posted 29 May , 2005 Author Share Posted 29 May , 2005 Simon wrote: I would be very grateful if you could look up in Monkton Combe School: Captain Thomas Charles Richardson, RE SR, killed in action 4/2/16 as OC 185th Tunnelling Company. Captain Thomas Charles Richardson, RE SR Born on 27 Jul 84, the elder son of Thomas Arthur Richardson of Clifton Park Road, Clifton, formerly of Croydon, Surgeon, and his wife Jane, daughter of T. Gristock Educated at Croydon High School; at Monkton Combe School from Summer 1900 to April 1901; and at Crystal Palace Engineering School where he took the medal on leaving. AMICE 1909; AMIMCE in 1911 Worked at Dover and then as Borough Engineer in Birmingham. Went to Rio de Janeiro in 1910 and worked for the Rio City Improvement Company. Commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant, RE SR on 26 June 1909 Lieutenant, RE SR, 26 Jun 14 Went to France in Dec 1914; attached to 173 Company, RE Captain, RE SR, 14 Jul 15 Acting Major, Jan 1916; OC, 185 Company, RE Military Cross, London Gazette 14 Jan 16 Twice Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette22 Jun 15 and 1 Jan 16. Killed in action by a mine explosion near Albert on 4 Feb 16. "At the time of his death he was in a mine with another officer (also killed), when the enemy exploded a mine, causing poisonous gasses to circulate in the galleries, which overcame the Captain, and death was quick and painless." Sources: Monkton Combe School Register 1868-1964; Supplement to Royal Engineer Journal, 1916; The Roll of Honour, Volume II; Croydon and the Great War. Regards. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Jones Posted 30 May , 2005 Share Posted 30 May , 2005 Simon wrote: Captain Thomas Charles Richardson, RE SR Born on 27 Jul 84, the elder son of Thomas Arthur Richardson of Clifton Park Road, Clifton, formerly of Croydon, Surgeon, and his wife Jane, daughter of T. Gristock Educated at Croydon High School; at Monkton Combe School from Summer 1900 to April 1901; and at Crystal Palace Engineering School where he took the medal on leaving. AMICE 1909; AMIMCE in 1911 Worked at Dover and then as Borough Engineer in Birmingham. Went to Rio de Janeiro in 1910 and worked for the Rio City Improvement Company. Commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant, RE SR on 26 June 1909 Lieutenant, RE SR, 26 Jun 14 Went to France in Dec 1914; attached to 173 Company, RE Captain, RE SR, 14 Jul 15 Acting Major, Jan 1916; OC, 185 Company, RE Military Cross, London Gazette 14 Jan 16 Twice Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette22 Jun 15 and 1 Jan 16. Killed in action by a mine explosion near Albert on 4 Feb 16. "At the time of his death he was in a mine with another officer (also killed), when the enemy exploded a mine, causing poisonous gasses to circulate in the galleries, which overcame the Captain, and death was quick and painless." Sources: Monkton Combe School Register 1868-1964; Supplement to Royal Engineer Journal, 1916; The Roll of Honour, Volume II; Croydon and the Great War. Regards. Dick <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dick That is absolutely FANTASTIC, more than I got by travelling from Liverpool to Colindale! Incidentally, he was killed either by the violence of the explosion or by burns from the secondary ignition of gas. Thank you. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now