Charles Ernest Dorling Posted 16 October 2020 by Karen HemminghamCharles Ernest Dorling was born in 1892 in Earlsfield, Surrey, the eldest son of Robert Charles Dorling (born 1869 Great Ashfield, Suffolk) and Mary Ann nee Spears. He is part of the Bacton branch of the Dorling family. Charles's first service date was 11 Mar 1910 & his first ship was Victory II. In 1911, age 19, Charles was a Stoker 2nd [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…]
William Muston Haggar Posted 8 October 2018 by Peter HaggerWilliam Muston Haggar – Killed 21 March 1918, Pozieres Memorial. Corporal in Worcestershire Regiment. Born 1890 Rugby son of James Haggar and Hannah Marie (nee Leeson). Was living at 10 Alexander Road, Rugby with parents and brother Percy and was shown as a Baker at the time of 1911 census. Was one of ten children. William is a descendent of [Click to continue…]
Christopher Rotherham Posted 4 December 2016 by Johan LauwensChristopher Rotherham was born on 12th April 1895 at Long Row Unstone, Derbyshire, the only son of John Henry Rotherham and Elizabeth [nee Wardle]. The couple did have a second child in 1897, who sadly died the same year. In 1901, the family set up home at 51/52 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, when his father was working as a Sickle and Hook Maker, [Click to continue…]
Izard Posted 26 October 2014 by Departed Member1915 Indian (Singapore) Mutiny In the midst of the First World War, on 15 February 1915, the Right Wing (Rajput) of the 5th Light Infantry (Indian Army) revolted, killing more than 40 British officers, British residents and local civilians. The mutiny came to be known as the "Singapore Mutiny", and locally as the "Sepoy Mutiny" or "Indian Mutiny". [Click to continue…]