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These are the details of the other officers of 6th Bn. Queens Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)who died on 30th November 1917 from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Web site . They are all named at the Louverval Memorial. |
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Captain EDGAR SPEAR MARTYN 6th Bn., Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) who died age 21 on 30 November 1917 Son of S. T. and Helena Martyn, of 2, Park Rd., Penarth, Glam. Twice previously wounded. |
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Second Lieutenant MANSEL ERNEST CAREY MC Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) who died age 32 on 30 November 1917 Son of Ernest E. and May Carey; husband of Ethel Carey, of Grove House, Hadley, Barnet, Herts. His Citation for the Military Cross in the London Gazette Issue 30643 published on the 19 April 1918 reads "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon with the utmost skill, and his personal example was a great incentive to all ranks. Later, when his company commander became a casualty, he assumed command and led his company to its final objective, where his energy and powers of organisation in carrying out the consolidation were most marked." |
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Second Lieutenant LIONEL CLIFFORD HODGE 6th Bn., Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) who died age 28 on 30 November 1917 Son of Walter J. and Penny Hodge, of 7, Greville Rd., Richmond Surrey. A chartered accountant. |
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Second Lieutenant SYDNEY ELPHICK SANDERS 6th Bn., Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) who died aged 27 on 30 November 1917, son of Henry Elphick Sanders and Elizabeth Sanders of 159 Philip Lane, Tottenham London N. |
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