bobpike Posted 7 February , 2005 Share Posted 7 February , 2005 How many 17-year old officers were killed (were there any younger?)? I know of four. Can anyone suggest more, please? They are :- 2Lt. James D Hodding RF 10.7.1916 Lt. E L F Platts RMLI 1st. RM Bn. RND 2Lt. L E Studley East Yorks 2Lt. M V Beningfield 1st. Worcs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Reed Posted 7 February , 2005 Share Posted 7 February , 2005 Another I know of is: Name: LISTER, PHILIP T. Initials: P T Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Second Lieutenant Regiment: King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Unit Text: 10th Bn. Age: 17 Date of Death: 09/04/1917 Additional information: Son of Katherine Davidson (formerly Lister), of "Ivy Gate," Remenham, Henley-on-Thames, and the late P. P. Lister. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: VI. P. 10. Cemetery: BUCQUOY ROAD CEMETERY, FICHEUX I mentioned this one to Richard Van Emden, so it might appear in his forthcoming book on Boy Soldiers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpike Posted 7 February , 2005 Author Share Posted 7 February , 2005 Paul, Many thanks. Would Richard know of/be interested in the other four? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Reed Posted 7 February , 2005 Share Posted 7 February , 2005 Don't know if he is aware of them, but the book is written now: we shall await to see what's in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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