Harold Hagger of Chelmsford Posted 17 February 2014 by Peter HaggerHarold Hagger of Chelmsford Killed in action 24 Mar 1917, France & Flanders, Rifleman, Service No 393007, 9th City of London Battalion (Queen Victoria's Rifles) London Regiment. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France. Enlisted Peterborough. Awarded Victory and British War medals. During 1917 the 9th Bat were involved in The German [Click to continue…]
Eleanor Margaret Howes Posted 29 December 2013 by Paul HowesThis is one of four stories about sibling members of a Howes family, compiled and contributed to www.howesfamilies.com by John Howes, the grandson of one of them. The four siblings, all of whom had their lives profoundly affected by the war are (Peter) Frank Howes, Leonard William Howes, Cyril Frank Howes and Eleanor Margaret Howes. (Clicking on [Click to continue…]
Frederick William Relf (Fred) Posted 2 December 2013 by Clifford KemballFrederick William Relf (Fred) is cente back with pipe in mouth in the above photo. Born 20 June 1888 in Wodden near Hawkhurst in Kent. He was married 01 January 1913 at the Parish Church in Benenden, Kent to Gertrude Bridgland. Their first child, a son Frederick James Relf, was born 15th October 1913 followed by a brother, Harry Roland Relf born on [Click to continue…]
Alfred George Drake Posted 14 November 2014 by Departed MemberAlfred George Drake (1894-1915), a Corporal in the 8th Battalion of the Rifle Brigade, was awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously. An extract from The London Gazette 21 Jan 1916 records 'For most conspicuous bravery on the night of 23 Nov 1915 near La Brique, France. He was one of a patrol of four which was reconnoitring towards the German lines. [Click to continue…]