Son of Mrs. Ellen Lewis, of 9, New Buildings, Flask Walk, Hampstead. Found in the Parish magazine, but not commemorated on the Church Row War Memorial. There was a casualty clearing station at St Venant at this time; it is possible that the burial (in a civilian plot) predates the organisation of the military cemetery….

MC. Born 1875, Alness, Ross, Scotland, son of a cattleman. In 1891 was a farm servant (worker) in Kiltarlity, Inverness-shire; in 1911 a police constable with the Metropolitan Police, living in Police Section House, Westminster (single, age 35). Joined Royal Engineers, becoming Lieutenant. Awarded the Military Cross for gallantry during active operations against the enemy….

Born on New Year

Son of Harry Bernard and Margaret Agnes Calkin, of 33, Heath Drive, Hampstead (res until after 1921) – members of congregation. Joined Inns of Court OTC. Commemmorated on ABG grave G054, and on the War Memorial in Church Row.

Son of Max N. (bank manager, German) and Leily Bingen (from Brixton), of 14 Briardale Gardens, Hampstead (1911: 4 Kidderpore Gdns; 1921: 95 Canfield Gdns, NW6). Joined 5th (Cinque Ports) Bn of Territorial Force. Commemorated on the War Memorial in Church Row.

Returning to Scapa after escorting an anti-minelaying patrol, two destroyers (Opal and Narborough) were blinded by heavy snow and a navigational error caused them to sail straight into the cliffs at Hesta Rock, Orkneys, with the loss of 188 men drowned. Commemorated on South Ronaldsay, and in ABG at grave E093. [Also on headstone Sophie…

Born about 1872 in Hampstead, one of five sons of Isaac and Emily Bridge (father was a jobmaster). Married in summer 1902 to Louise, had two sons (in 1905, 1909). In 1911 was an unemployed painter, living in 1 Loveridge Road, Kilburn. Commemorated in ABG at grave E086, but not found on Church Row War…

Son of the Rev. John Henry and Sophia Ridgway Astley, of St. Mark”s Vicarage, Dunham Massey, Altrincham. Commemorated in ABG at grave E093, but not found on Church Row War Memorial or in Parish magazine. Memorial also to Charles Malan (?related) [Family in Hampstead from 1870s to 1930s]

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Uphill, of 10, Chippenham Mews, Maida Hill, London. Commemorated in ABG at grave A104. He went down with HMS Aboukir in Sept 1914. He was an RN Chaplain and the first to the killed. His name is not on the Church Row War Memorial or in Parish magazine. [Family…

Son of Emil and Florence Lifetree, picture frame moulding manufacturer/ dealer, of 68 Fordwych Road (1901 census), and 23 Crediton Road, West Hampstead (1911 census until after 1921). Ernest was born at Highbury; living at home in 1901; not found 1911. Joined up as Private – 4015 – in the Honourable Artillery Company. Commemorated on…

Born 1892, son of Edmund Kippin, chimney sweep of 3 Perrins Court, Hampstead. Old boy of HPS, Church Lads Brigade & Men’s Club. In 1911 was working as an electrician, age 19. Commemorated in ABG at grave G029, and on War Memorial at New Buildings; found in the Parish magazine, but not commemorated on the…

Born 1895 in Hampstead, one of twelve children of Alfred and Rosalind Ellerton. In 1901/1911 family lived at 28 Parliament Hill, Belsize; his father was a chartered accountant. In 1911 Francis was still at school. He volunteered early and was promoted Corporal. (There is some suggestion he was gazetted 2nd Liuetenant in Feb 1915, but…

Arr France 6 Jan, died 27 March of wounds (11 weeks). Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Carrington, of 25, Princess Rd., Regent’s Park, London (1911 poss link to 14 Netherhall Gardens). Old boy of HPS. Friend of Albert Hopper, Robin Gander & Victor Jarvis – often in HPS Punishment book together (in 1911/ 1912,…

Son of Fred and Hannah Lilley, of 39 Stanley Rd, West Green, Tottenham. In 1911 Fred jnr was an errand boy. Commemorated on the War Memorial in Church Row.

Born 1896. In 1911 living with widowed mother Ida Cullen (charwoman), brother, sister and two lodgers at 6 Perrins Court Hampstead. Occupation street lamp cleaner. An old boy of HPS and the Church Lads Brigade. Commemorated on the War Memorial in Church Row, together with brother Arthur.

Son of Mr. Victor Colle, of 149 Sumatra Rd., West Hampstead (res until after 1921) (?1911: 46 Achilles Rd) Old boy of HPS. Commemorated on the War Memorial in Church Row.

Born 1873. A pioneer designer of automobiles (1905) and aeroplane engines (1910), which he built for the New Engine Company at Acton Hill Works, N10. He was an early advocate of the internal combustion engine and took out patents on piston engines (1917). Said to have died in an aero accident – “sacrificed his life…

Born 1865 in Islington, one of 9 children of Daniel and Matilda Harvest,spice merchant. Educated at Highgate School. Married about 1898 to Lucy, with one son, one daughter. In 1901/ 1911 was a spice/ colonial produce merchant. Family lived in 1911 at the Marina in Deal. Joined the TF as a volunteer and served in…

Son of William and Annie Maria Odell, of 11 Church Lane, New End, Hampstead (1911). Old boy of HPS; was an errand boy in 1911. Served in destroyer Medea (launched March 1915) patrolling the Schleswig coast in March 1916, and was sunk following collision with another ship. Posted briefly to light cruiser Lowestoft (launched April…