Myrtle Posted 8 June , 2007 Share Posted 8 June , 2007 I would appreciate any information that you may have on Percy Archer Clive DSO, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards. who died 04/04/1918 and also his son Lewis Clive who was killed while fighting with the International Brigade during the Spanish Civil War. Myrtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 8 June , 2007 Share Posted 8 June , 2007 Freddy, If you need the court of Inquiry findings and witness reports I have them all. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 9 June , 2007 Share Posted 9 June , 2007 Freddy, Captain Backus N.O.K. is given as Mrs. Backus (Mother), 57 Victoria Road, Kensington, London W. Court of Inquiry. Captain Backus left his battalion at 7.20 p.m. to dine with a neighbouring battalion. He left after dinner at about 11.30 p.m. and should have been back with his battalion by about 11.45. He was found lying face down unconscious on the road at about 2 a.m. by a gunner returning to his battery with a horse and cart. The bicycle was found in a ditch alongside the road. He was attended by Captain R.N. Hunter, R.A.M.C., the Medical Officer of the 8th Rifle Brigade. In spite of all possible efforts Captain Backus died at about 2.45 a.m., the body was sent to the 42nd Field Ambulance and thence to No.2 Australian CCS for a postmortem examination. Findings. Captain Backus's death was caused by a collision with the rear of a motor vehicle and that the darkness of the night and absence of lights contributed towards the accident. Post Mortem results. Multiple external abrasion and Ecchyoses Comminuted fracture of the pevis Retroperitoneal haemorhage Laceration of the right kidney. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rflory Posted 9 June , 2007 Share Posted 9 June , 2007 From The Eton College Chronicle, 18 Oct 1917: Captain Arthur Ronald Backus, MC, Rifle Brigade Ronnie Backus left Mr. Hawtrey's school for Eton after the summer of 1907. "He came out surprisingly well as cox of the House Four in 1908"; as bow, in 1912, he helped win the race in record time: as bow, in 1912, he helped win the race in record time: in 1913 he was second in the steeplechase, stroked his Tutor's in th final of the House Fours, and was first choice in the VIII. At the end of the first year his report said that "He promises excellently": later ocmes, "He should be a pillar of strength," and the last word written of him at Eton were, "He has worked well and done his best for the House. Excellent." He spent one happy and successful year at Trinity, Cambridge, and then came the War. A South-American by birth, he decided at once to be naturalised., and England and Eton have had good reason to be proud of him. "He went to the front in May, 1915, was twice wounded, and was awarded the M. C. in December 1915." He was never really strong, in spite of his prowess as an oar and a runner: his spirit carried him through at Eton and in the trenches. Perhaps consideration for others was his special characteristic. "He has taken no end of trouble about the other wet-bobs" was written of him in 1913, and a master who coachd him in the previous year for the Pulling remembers well that Ronnie said to him, speaking for himself and his partner, after a race which they were rather unlucky to lose, "We mind most that you should have taken so much trouble with us, all for nothing." A letter from his orderly, quoted in the Times, contains these words: "I had been his servant for 33 months, and I could not feel the loss so much if it had been my brother: he was so brave and good." From the Eton School Register, Part VIII, 1909-1919: Captain Arthur Ronald Bacckus, MC of 57 Victoria Rd., Kennsington, W. Son of J. B. of Lima, Peru, S. America; 1907-1913; Eton VIII, 1913; Trinity Coll., Cambridge; served as Capt., 8th Service Bn., Rifle Brigade in France in the war of 1914-1917 (MC); unmarried; killed accidentally on active service, Sept 23, 1917. Regards. Dick Flory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 12 June , 2007 Share Posted 12 June , 2007 Dick, Thanks for that bit from the Eton Chronicles. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy1918 Posted 13 June , 2007 Author Share Posted 13 June , 2007 Myrtle, Sorry I had not answered your query yet. I'm going to wait until I go up to the school on tuesday where I have a couple of places I want to look up the info on Lewis for you before I get back to with the info, I hadn't forgotten. Re: Photos of Etonians I started a members photo gallery for them; I think I put five up to start with but will carry on adding to it when I get the time if people are interested. I haven't confined it to those that were killed, as I have a fair number of photos of survivors too... Freddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted 13 June , 2007 Share Posted 13 June , 2007 Sorry I had not answered your query yet. I'm going to wait until I go up to the school on tuesday where I have a couple of places I want to look up the info on Lewis for you before I get back to with the info, I hadn't forgotten. Thank you Freddy. I look forward to finding out what you discover. Regards Myrtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 2 July , 2007 Share Posted 2 July , 2007 Freddy & Dick, One more for you. Do you have anything on Captain Hon. Alfred Aubrey Tennyson, 9th Rifle Brigade, Killed in Action on 22nd March 1918. Educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge. 2nd son of Hallam Tennyson, 2nd Baron Tennyson. Thanks. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy1918 Posted 2 July , 2007 Author Share Posted 2 July , 2007 Freddy & Dick, One more for you. Do you have anything on Captain Hon. Alfred Aubrey Tennyson, 9th Rifle Brigade, Killed in Action on 22nd March 1918. Educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge. 2nd son of Hallam Tennyson, 2nd Baron Tennyson. Thanks. Andy Have got him at Eton from Sep 1892 to Jul 1897 apparently... let me do a bit more digging for you tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 2 July , 2007 Share Posted 2 July , 2007 Thanks Freddy, He had two brothers, younger in the R.N. (Sub-Lt Hon. Harold C. Tennyson) killed in action in January 1916, and his elder brother Lord Hallam Tennyson who was also in the Rifle Brigade and survived. His book "From Verse to Worse" gives some references to Alfred Aubrey and some good stuff on the 1st RB but I just wondered if you had anymore. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted 3 July , 2007 Share Posted 3 July , 2007 Freddy Just wondering if you found out anything on Percy Archer Clive and Lewis Clive? Myrtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted 24 July , 2007 Share Posted 24 July , 2007 Freddy You kindly said that you would have a look for information regarding Percy Archer Clive and his son Lewis at the Eton archive. Just wondered if you found anything on your last visit. Myrtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaymen Posted 25 January , 2008 Share Posted 25 January , 2008 Freddy Not sure if your still doing look ups. But if you are and have time....anything on this chap would be appreciated. Name: FRERE, BARTLETT LAURIE STUART Initials: B L S Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Lieutenant Regiment/Service: Bedfordshire Regiment Unit Text: 4th Bn. Age: 20 Date of Death: 13/11/1916 Awards: Mentioned in Despatches Additional information: Son of Laurie and Maud Mary Newton Frere, of Twyford House, Bishop's Stortford, Herts. Educated at Eton. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: B. 35. Cemetery: KNIGHTSBRIDGE CEMETERY, MESNIL-MARTINSART Cheers Glyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambo Posted 25 January , 2008 Share Posted 25 January , 2008 Glyn I haven't got the chronicle but a copy of the roll which says that he left the school in 1914 was mentioned in despatches and was in R.S.Kindersley's house while he was there It's somthing at least Hambo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy1918 Posted 26 January , 2008 Author Share Posted 26 January , 2008 Hi Glyn, According to the school register he was the only son. He arrived at Eton in Setember 1909 and left at the outbreak of war (Looking at his date of birth that could have been to go off to war - it looks to be a year early by normal standards) He was a talented footballer (at the Wall). According to the contemporary who scribbled all over my register he rowed too, his boat was the Alexandra and played Rugby too. He has his dat eof brth as 14.3.1896 but I can't vouch for the accuracy of those last bits. If I have a photograph of him I haven't catalogued it yet. I'll ost it here when I do or mail it over for you if he's of interest. I hope to take my first trip up to the school for a few months soon so when I do I can check the EC Chronicle to see if he got an obituary. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaymen Posted 30 January , 2008 Share Posted 30 January , 2008 Apologies for the slow response. John, thanks for that info Alex, excellent. Really appreciate your assistance. Would love a pic if you've got one. Its an ongoing project so no rush. I'll remind you at a later date if thats ok Thanks Glyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue S Posted 31 January , 2008 Share Posted 31 January , 2008 Hi Jemma, Thanks for the offer. I see that you are being kept very busy. I would be grateful of anything on James Malcolm Lees. 1st Batt North Staffs Regiment. Left Eton in 1914 and was killed 22-8-1916. Sue S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy1918 Posted 2 February , 2008 Author Share Posted 2 February , 2008 Hi Sue, I have James Malcom as the eldest son of a Colonel Roderick Livingstone Lees DSO, MBE, of Stanfield, Upperwick, Worcs. He arrived at Eton in September in 1910 and left at the outbreak of war and was in Mr Hill's house for the duration. Although it looks like he may have left a year early, rather than go straight into the army, he went on to Sandhurst before joining the N Staffs. James' father Roderick was a Lt-Col as well as also being an OE (1878-1883, Arthur Cockshott's house) He was in the Lancashire Fusiliers, attached to the Manchester and Suffolk Regiments at points and survived the war. He was awarded the DSO at Gallipoli "for conspicuous gallantry and determination during an attack near Krithia... on Aug 8th 1915. He commanded the defence of a position against heavy odds with great skill and tenacity, and showed absolute disregard of personal danger in leading and encouraging his men." I'll have a look for an obit in the school magazine next time I am there, but you tend not to have luck with the ones that died during school holidays, as obviously production halted; especially those that died during the summer break. Again, if I have a photo it isn't catalogued yet, but as soon as one comes up I'll post it here. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue S Posted 4 February , 2008 Share Posted 4 February , 2008 Thanks Alex. Did we meet at Eton last year? I was taking a photo of the memorial. Sue S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy1918 Posted 4 February , 2008 Author Share Posted 4 February , 2008 Sue, Yes! I wondered why Lees' name rang a bell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rflory Posted 5 February , 2008 Share Posted 5 February , 2008 Stiletto: Did I send you a photo of A. R. Backus while a member of the Eton Rowing VIII in 1913. If not PM me and I will send it to you. Dick Flory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 5 February , 2008 Share Posted 5 February , 2008 Hi Dick, Yes you did send me the picture of A.R. Backus in the Eton VIII, much aprreciated as always. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanlw Posted 23 February , 2011 Share Posted 23 February , 2011 Roll of honour and about 20 other publications with other details and mentions of old Eton boys who served in the Great War, fair bit on those who served in WW2 too, so if anybody needs anything.... Jemma Jemma/Freddy, If you're still willing, do you have an extract about the Brocklehurst brothers please - Sir Philip Lee Brocklehurst and Henry Courtney Brocklehurst. They were both there in 1901. I believe Philip was only there 1900-1902 and his brother from 1901-1905 but would appreciate it if you could confirm that. Any pictures very welcome too. Many thanks. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Abbott Posted 23 February , 2011 Share Posted 23 February , 2011 I would be obliged if you would look for: Thomas Geoffrey Brocklebank RFA Kia 5 August 1916. Many thanks Mark Abbott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 4 April , 2018 Share Posted 4 April , 2018 On 21/02/2007 at 08:59, David_Blanchard said: Hi, Could you see if you have any information, possibly photograph of: DARBY-GRIFFITH, OCTAVIUS SIDNEY (11th Loyal North Lancs KIA 27 May 1918) Regards David Given the date on this post I know this is a LONG shot, but I was hoping that perhaps a reply was made directly or if there has been any update on this search as I am researching my great great grandfather Octavius Sidney Darby Griffith. Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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