Captain. Born 27 March 1895, 1st son of William Sheldon Hadley (Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge) and Edith, his wife, of The Master's Lodge, Pembroke College, and Heacham, Norfolk. He was at Charterhouse [B] 1909 - 1914, where he was a good scholar and an outstanding sportsman. He won a place at Pembroke College, Cambridge but shortly after the declaration of war he took a commission in the Northamptonshire Regiment, joining 7th Bn. [This was a sportsman’s battalion raised by the Northampton Rugby international Edgar Mobbs, who was later himself Battalion Commander and died at Passchendaele.] He won the M.C. In the autumn of 1918 he was seriously wounded and was invalided home to the Central Military Hospital, Eastbourne. Here on 25 October 1918 he died of pandemic influenza. There were about a dozen other influenza deaths at the hospital October - December that year, including 2 nurses. His grave is in the north-east part of St. Mary’s churchyard, Heacham, North Norfolk. He lies under a private stone, bearing inset in bronze the sword of sacrifice and the military cross. His parents are buried next to him. See also Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey, Perse School, Cambridge University Press & College Servants and Heacham

Extract from Lynn Advertiser - Friday 1 November 1918, page 8:

HEACHAM
THE LATE CAPTAIN HADLEY.

Quite a gloom was cast over the village and the greatest sympathy was expressed by all when the sad news came to hand, at the end of last week, that Captain Peyton Sheldon Hadley, M.C., elder son of the Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge, and Mrs. Hadley (of The Lodge, Pembroke College. Cambridge. and of Shallcross, Heacham) had fallen a victim to septic pneumonia following influenza, while convalescing at Eastbourne, on Friday, at the early age of 23. Additional pathos is added to the tragic occurrence by the fact that his younger brother is now lying seriously wounded in France. Capt. Hadley was educated at St. Ronan's, West Worthing (Mr. S. S. Harris) and at Charterhonse (Mr. F. Dames Longworth), where he was in the Sixth Form and was a member of the cricket and football elevens, and won distinction as a runner. He was to have begun residence at Pembroke College. Cambridge, in October 1914, but on the outbreak of war he acceoted a commission in the Northampton Regiment. In France he gained distinction and the Military Cross as a leader of bombing attacks, in which he displayed the utmost daring. He was twice severely wounded, first on the Somme in 1916, and again on the 26th March last. On recovering from his first wound he was appointed to an Officer's Cadet Battalion at Cambridge. but at his own earnest desire he went out again to the front, where he served until he received his second wound in March last. On leaving hospital his health was far from being completely re-established. and he was sent to convalesce at Eastboune, where he fell victim to influenza and septic pneumonia as stated.

The remains arrived at Headcham on Monday and were conveyed by men of a locally stationed regiment to the parish church, where they rested until noon of the following day, when the funeral took place. This was of a military character, the military arrangements being carried out by the colonel and officers of a regiment now stationed in the locality. A guard of honour of the regiment was present, as were also the pipers (under the leadership of Bugle-Major Woods), and the quaint and mourneful tone of an old Irish lament from the pipes honoured the dead officer as his remains were carried from the church to the grave.

The mourners present were the Master of Pembroke and Mrs. Hadley (parents). Mrs. Reginald Appach (aunt), Mr. J. M. Dodds. Fellow of Peterhouse, Cambridge (godfather), and Mrs. Herring. of Narborough.

A large number of vi!lagers and others were present and we understand that many were absent through being unaware of the hour of the funeral. Among those present were Col. L. G. Oliver, Mr. C. E. Strachan, Mr. James Jackson, Mrs. Cockburn Stewart, the Rev. W. A. and Mrs. Day, Mrs. Clement R. Ingleby, the Misses Black, Mrs. Hill, Mr. C. B. L. and Miss Tylecote. Mr. and Mrs. W. Clarke, Mr. and Mr. C. Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. N. Rolfe, Mrs. Martin ffolkes. Miss Jarvis, Mrs. R. T. Gunther, Mr. and Mrs. G. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. W. Perfitt. the Misses Spencer. the Misses Beck and Miss Kvlleberg, Miss Spurrell. Mrs. Brevitt, Mrs. J. E. Hodgett, Mr. and Mrs. R. Pull. Mr. and Mrs. Lowerison, Mr. and Miss Suter, Miss Jessie Spencer and Miss Foulsham. Captain H. B. Jones, M.C., Wiltshire Regiment, attended to represent the command depot at Eastbourne, and Pte. E. Graver, Northamptonshire Regiment (the deceased's regiment) on furlough in the village, was also present,

As many members of the choir as could be present attended and Mr. Suter rendered the music with the sympathy which invariably accompanies his playing: and in the voluntary which was given at the end. "My ain folk." played by request, he bore eloquent testimony to the loyalty which one of Captain Hadley's predominant chnractiristics.

*Captain Hadley was a member of choir and always assisted in the church music when at home. He had considerable ability, a rich base voice, and as recently as last Christnas sans solos in the Christmas music. While the large congregation was assembling Mr. Suter plated "O for the wings of a dove" and "O rest in the Lord" (Mendelssohn) and after the lesson, which was impressively read by Mr. C. W. N. Rolfe, the congregation stood while the grand theme of Handel's Dead March from "Saut" pealed forth from the organ. Psalm 39 was sung to a double chant by Turle, and after the lesson the hymn "The saints of God, their conflict past," found a place in the service.

The Rev. G. T. Thompson(vicar) most sympathetically and impressive!y rendered the rest of the service, and at the usual services on Sundav he made touching reference to the sad event, and appropriate hymns were sung.

The grave which is near that of the late Lieut. A. B. Thorne, R.A.F., was draped with purple and chrysanthemums. After the Blessing three farewell volleys were fired and the Last Post, sounded by five buglers, bade "goodbye" to the departed.

Flowers and wreaths, in spite of the notice to the contrary, were sent in great profiusion. Many of these were placed, recalling the sad occasion. in the chapel of Pembroke College. Among those that covered the spot where he lies there were:—"From his father mother ard brother." "Mrs. Cockburn Stewart, 'For he has won and now for ever wears, the spotless flower of a hero's life.' With tender sympathy." "In loving memory of dear Peyton, from Ena." "To a dear friend, with the heartfelt sympathy of S. P. Ora." "A small tribute of the deepest sympathy, from Reginald.' "With affectionate sympathy and regret, from Mrs. Strachan and Agneta." "With sincere sympathy and deep regret, from Hurn and Sarah." "Loving sympathy, from the Rev. William, Mrs. and Miss Day." "In most affectionate remembrance, Mr. and Miss Tylecote." "With deepest sympathy, Mr. and Mrs. Chapman." "With love, from Mrs. Martin ffolkes." "In loving memory of dear Peyton, from Arnold." "In memory of dear Master Peyton, who was loved by us all. Eva." "From the Fridhem children." "With deep sympathy, from two old friends of his mother, Miss Beck and Miss Kvlleberg." "With much love and smoothy, from Alice and Edward Browne." "In proud and loving memory of my dear nephew. Miss Hadley." "Loving sympathy, Mr. and Mrs. Neville Rolfe." "For Peyton, with love and tender thoughts, from Jack, Gordon, Rosamund and Dick Thorne." "In memory of Capt. P. S. Hadley, M.C., Northamptonshire Regiment, from the officers of the Officers' Command Depot, Eastbourne." "With very deepest sympathy, from Mrs. herring and Lady Seale."—One of the wreaths placed in Pem,broke College Chapel is of bay and laurel leaves and bears the inscription, "In memory of a gallant English gentleman."

Extract from Cambridge Daily News - Saturday 26 October 1918, page 3:

DEATH OF CAPT. P. S. HADLEY, M.C.
Elder Son of the Master of Pembroke.

We regret to announce the death of Captain Peyton Sheldon Hadley, which occurred at Eastbourne on Friday of pneumonia. Captain Hadley was the elder son of the Master of Pembroke, and was educated at Charterhouse (Mr. F. Davies Longworth's), where he was in the Sixth Form. He was member of the school cricket and football elevens, and won distinction also as a runner. He was to have come into residence at Pembroke in October, 1914, but the outbreak of war he accepted a commission in the Northamptonshire Regiment. He was wounded on the Somme in August, 1916, and a second time the 26th March last; he was convalescing from the latter wound when he was attacked by influenza and septic pneumonia, from which he died after very short illness. Captain Hadley was awarded the Military Cross in June, 1916.

Private G/22655 8th Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 24th Division. Killed in action 10th August 1917. Born and enlisted in Cambridge, resident of Milton. Employed as a Monotype Operator by the Cambridge University Press. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panels Panel 12 and 14. See also Cambridge University Press and Milton

Private 325186, 8th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 13 August 1917. Aged 21. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Harry Edward and Emily Hall, of 12, Springfield Rd., Cambridge. Mobilised 4th August 1914, with Cambridgeshire Regiment. Formerly 1452, Suffolk Regiment. In the 1911 census he was aged 14, son of Harry Edward and Emily Hall, an Apprentice to a Cordwainer, born Chesterton, resident with his parents at 12 Spring Field Road, Chesterton, Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 21.

William was born in 1896 to Harry Edward and Emily, though another report gives the date of birth as 1899. The Chesterton Directory lists H. E. Hall as a bootmaker living at 8 Springfield Road, but in 1920 they had moved to 12 Springfield Road. He attended St. Luke's School and was also a Sergeant in the 4th (St. Andrews) Company of the Boys' Brigade. After first working for a Mr. Finch, plumber, of Chesterton Road, William then worked for the Cambridge University Press. He left the Boys Brigade at 15 and joined the Cambridgeshire Territorial Regiment. The Regiment was mobilised on August 4th 1914; William was with them as private no. 1452. At some time during the war he served also with the Royal Garrison Artillery, but it was as a Corporal No.325 186 in the 8th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment that he was killed in action on 13th August 1917, aged 21.

How or where he met his death I have been unable to find out; he has no known grave and is commemorated on the Menin Gate, panel 21. The Cambridge Daily News has a report of his death on August 27th 1917 and the Cambridge Independent Press has a photo of him and his half-brother Cpl. G. L. Eusden. There is also an interesting letter from Sgt. Brooks, his platoon sergeant. The Cambridge Chronicle has a report and photo on October 3rd 1917.

See also Cambridge St Lukes and Chesterton Arbury

Private 23341, 1st/4th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Died of wounds at Port Said 24 November 1917. Aged 19. Born Burwell, resident and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Hammond, of 8, Green's Rd., Victoria Rd., Cambridge. Buried in PORT SAID WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY Egypt. Section C. Grave 3. See also Cambridge St Lukes

Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding 1st Regiment, South African Infantry. Killed in action 24th March 1918. Age 37. Son of Capt. W. H. Heal, of Twyford Cottage, Acton, London; husband of Lilian Mary Austin Heal (nee Fabb), of Brooklyn House, 148, Chesterton Rd., Cambridge. Awarded the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.). Commemorated on POZEIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panels 95 to 98. See also Perse School and Chesterton

Extract from The V.C. and D.S.O. Book Vol. III:

HEAL, F. H. (D.S.O. L.G. 17.12.17) (Details, L.G. 23.4.18) ; s. of Capt. 1: H. Heal : educ. Perse School, Cambridge, where he gained his colours in football : Lt.-Col., S. African Inf. Regt.; commissioned in the Yeomanry promoted to Lt. and made Adjt.; was posted to the Cape Peninsula Rifles and in Sept. 1915, left with the first S. African Contingent for Egypt, afterwards to another front ; was given command of a battalion of S. Africa infantry, and was mentioned in Despatches. He was wounded twice, and was reported missing and afterwards as killed 21-24.3.18.

[Spelt HENNESS on St Luke's, HENNIS on Guildhall memorial and HENNES on SDGW] Private 376220, 19th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 23 April 1918. Aged 19. Born Sandhurst, Berkshire, enlisted Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 68 to 72. See also Cambridge St Lukes

Lieutenant, 1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Killed in actionn 20th July 1916. Aged 24. Son of Robert Alfred and Amy Gertrude Herman, of Michaelhouse, Millington Rd, Cambridge. In the 1911 census he was at Collge in WInchester, aged 18, a schoolboy, born Chesterton, No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Somme, France. Pier and Face 16 B. See also Cambridge St Mark's

Able Seaman 180810, (RFR/CH/B/5073). H.M.S. "Cressy", Royal Navy. Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action. 22 September 1914. Aged 38. Born 30 July 1878 in Cambridge. Son of Frederick and Susannah Hinson, of Cambridge; husband of Elizabeth Hinson, of 7, Alpha Rd., Cambridge (living at 57, Garden Walk, Cambridge, when notified of his death). No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent, United Kingdom. Panel 2. See also Cambridge St Lukes

Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918:

HINSON, OLIVER FRED, A.B. (R.F.R., Ch. B. 5073), 180810, H.M.S. Cressy; lost in action in the North Sea, 22 Sep. 1914.

[Listed as 318311 on CWGC] Private 3/8311, 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action by a shell 19 July 1917. Aged 21. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Frederick and Ruth Holmes, of 90, Stanley Road, Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 21.

 

Private 8934, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 7 November 1914. Aged 25. Born, resident and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Mrs. Marion Lowe (formerly Hopkins), of 28, Bermuda Terrace, Histon Rd., Cambridge. In the 1911 cenus he was aged 13, son of Alfred and mArion Lowe, born Cambridge and resident with his parents at 9, Honey Hill, Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on LE TOURET MEMORIAL Pas de Calais, France. Panel 10 and 11. See also Cambridge St Lukes

Second Lieutenant, 181^st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 30 March 1917. Aged 19. Baptised 5 December 1897 at Cambridge, All Saints, son of Edward Jodrell and Augusta Maud Harriette Hopkins, of 31 Jesus Lane, Cambridge. Son of Mr. E. J. Hopkins, of 15, Hills Rd., Cambridge. In the 1901 census he was aged 3, born Cambridgeshire, son of Edward Jodrell and Augustin M H Hopkins, resident 31, Jesus Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Buried in AIZECOURT-LE-BAS CHURCHYARD Somme, France. Grave 1. See also Cambridge St Mary the Great and Fen Ditton and also Cambridge, St Faith's School

Lieutenant Colonel, Royal Air Force. Killed in flying accident in crash of a Bristol F.2b. Monday, 26th August 1918. Aged 44. Son of Dr. John Hopkinson, F.R.S., M.A., D.Sc., and Mrs. E. Hopkinson, of "Ellerslie", Adams Rd., Cambridge; husband of Mariana Hopkinson (nee Siemens), of 10, Adams Rd., Cambridge. Buried in the right half, near chapel, in ST. GILES & ST. PETER CHURCHYARD CEMETERY, Cambridge. Grave reference 2D51/2. The RAF List 1st April 1918 lists him as Major serving under Ministry of Munitions (Aircraft Production). See also Cambridge St Giles and Cambridge University Trinity College WW1 memorial

Second Lieutenant, 24th (County of London) Battalion (The Queen's), London Regiment. Killed in action 2 September 1918. Aged 21. Son of Arthur and Emma Horn, of 116, Mill Rd., Cambridge. In the 1911 census he was aged 14, born Cambridge, Tailoring Assistant, resident with his parents, Arthur and Emma Horn, at 38, Cavendish Road, Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated at VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 10. See also Cambridge St Philips and Cambridge St Barnabas

Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Grave III.E.12. Private, 285150, Owen Farey Horn, 1/6th Bn. Gloucestershire Regiment. Gassed in action 09-08-17; died of wounds (gas) 11-08-17, aged 26. Formerly 976, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Employed as a Compositor by the Cambridge University Press. Son of John and Harriet Horn; husband of Kathleen Horn, 111, York Street, Cambridge. See also Cambridge University Press and Cambridge St Matthew's

Photograph from Cambridge Independent Press - 14 September 1917

[Listed as Claude Oliver on memorial] Private 42371, 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment [C O on memorial]. Killed in action 1 October 1918. Born Chesterton, enlisted Cambridge. Formerly TR/9/72484, Training Reserve. Commemorated on VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 4.

Claude was born in Bury St. Edmunds on 20th October 1899 and he was baptised at St. Andrews, Chesterton, on 28th October. His parents were David and Cornelia Hall who, at some time, lived in Scotland Road. His previous experience as a member of the Territorials, No. TR/9/72484, would have helped when he enlisted as private No.42371 in the 1st Battalion Suffolk Regiment. The following is an extract from the war diary of the 2nd Battalion Suffolk Regiment: "At 11am on October 31st verbal orders were received that the Battalion would attack and capture the village of Rumilly the following day. Zero hour was set for 06.00 on November 1st. During the day most objectives were obtained at a loss of 31 dead (including Claude Howe), 94 wounded and 49 missing believed killed". Later the Battalion received 5 replacements. Claude also has no known grave; his name is on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France, panel 4. See also Chesterton Arbury and Chesterton

Private 16235, 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 28 April 1917. Aged 25. Born Wicken, enlisted Cambridge. Son of Mrs. Sarah Coe, of 232, Victoria Rd., Cambridge. In the 1911 census he is the son of Sarah Coe (a widow), aged 19, a Farm Labourer, born Wicken, resident 4 Church Street, Old Chesterton, Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 4. See also Cambridge St Lukes

Second Lieutenant, 1st/4th Battalion, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers). Died 27 May 1918. Aged 29. Son of William James and Mary Elizabeth Humphrey, of Chesham, Bucks Born September 1888. Admitted to Royston British School (Girls and Infants), Royston, Hertfordshire, 1891. In the 1901 census he was aged 12, born Royston, resident with his parents, William James and Mary Elizabeth Humphrey, at 6, Wentworth Place, Waterside, Chesham, Amersham, Buckinghamshire. Member of the Cambridge Branch of the Typographical Association. Married Winifred A Clark in Cambridge in 1918. Buried in DAINVILLE BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row C. Grave 12. See also Cambridge St Philips

Extract from Trade Union Members, Service & Casualties 1914-1918 - Typographical Circular, page 7:

SEC.-LIEUT. W. P. HUMPHREY, CAMBRIDGE
We learn with extreme regret of the death of Sec.-Lieut. W. Pryor Humphrey, of the London Regiment, which occurred on May 28. He joined the Cambs. Regiment in 1914, and went to France in February, 1915, where he was for more than two years. He afterwards gained a commission in the London Regiment, and returned to France on April 19 of this year. Lieutenant Humphrey was 29 years of age and married. The local Press say of him: "Lieut. Humphrey's fine character and lovable personality had won him many friends in the town." This was especially true in regard to the T.A. Coming from Watford (Chesham section), he helped in the formation of the Cambridge Branch, and always took a keen interest in its doings. He will be sadly missed by his fellow members, by whom he was held in the greatest esteem and respect, his upright, honourable character and conduct being recognised by all. He was truly "one of the best."

Lance Corporal 13785, 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in actionn 1st July 1916. Aged 24. Born Comberton, enlisted Cambridge. Son of William and Eliza Humphreys, of "Bronlea," 81, Barton Rd, Cambridge. In the 1911 census he was the son of William and Eliza Humphreys, aged 18, a Farm Labourer, born Comberton, resident Barton Farm, Barton Road, Coton. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 C and 2 A. See also Cambridge St Mark's