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2 April 1917 : Captain Robert Alister Field MC
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His parents were Joseph (a hat manufacturer and employer) and Frances (née Ross) He was educated at Rokeby School, Wimbledon and Dulwich College which he attended 1909-1912. In 1901, age 6, Robert was at home (91 Worple Road, Wimbledon) with his family (parents, two sisters and 11 month old brother). Ten years later, in 1911, and now 16 yea…
2 May 1915 : James Reynolds
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He was the eldest son of James Reynolds (a solicitor) and Annie Delesia (née Lowe) in a family of three. In 1901, age 8, the family lived of five with two domestic servants at 6 Whitworth Road, Croydon. He was educated at Dulwich College and gained his BA in Law at London University. An article solicitor he enlisted for active service …
PG Wodehouse, the real 'Jeeves' and his Great War
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One of the greatest writers in the English language is PG Wodehouse whose books are still a joy to read well over one hundred years since he started his literary career. ‘Plum’ as he was known had poor eyesight and as a result did not serve in the armed forces in the Great War. It is thought that in all of his books he hardly mentioned the Great W…