There are Four new research pages this week in WW1 Lives, a Flying Sergeant, a Royal Artillery War Hero, a Young Gordon Highlander and a Royal Dragoon from Bedfordshire. Click on the Description Heading to discover more on their lives.
Destined To Fly
Londoner Robert Evans was clearly keen to fly, paying for lessons prior to going to war, on receiving his flying certificate at Hall School, Hendon, he was to join the Royal Flying Corps first with 45 Squadron then 70 Squadron. To find out more of his story click the above heading.
A Narrow Escape
George Arthur Buck who was from Biggleswade, Bedfordshire was caught up in an artillery explosion causing the death of those around him, as a result he was reported dead. To find out more about his story click on the above heading.
Military Cross & Bar
Douglas Chaworth-Musters was descended from a long line of aristocrats, many of whom gave great service in the Great War, Douglas was one such officer. To find out more of his story and why he was awarded his two Military Crosses, click the above heading.
A Young Gordon
Young Alexander Grant from Keith, Banffshire was involved in a major attack against the enemy between the 20th-24th July 1918 with the 7th Gordon Highlanders, it was to be a tough 4 days of fighting. To find out more about his story click on the above heading.
