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Franklin, LW
(1898 - 1918)
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Born on March 8th 1898 in Kobe, Japan, Leslie was the second son of British couple John and Sophia Franklin. By the time Leslie was…
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Fraser, NWG
(1891 - 1915)
Private
7th Battalion, Canadian Infantry
Norman was born on May 15th 1891, the fifth of six sons of slate quarry manager Alexander Fraser and his wife, Ellen. Of the six…
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Freston, HR
(1891 - 1916)
2nd Lieutenant
3rd Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment
Born on July 25th 1891, Rex was the son of solicitor Reginald Freston and his wife, Elizabeth. Despite being their only son, he was not…
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Fuchsbalg, MM
(1889 - 1915)
Private
Honourable Artillery Company
Maurice was born in Lambeth on May 29th 1889, the middle of five children, but only son, of forwarding agent Edward Fuchsbalg and his wife,…
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Gabbett, PC
(1868 - 1916)
Lieutenant Colonel
Indian Medical Service
Pulteney was born on October 19th 1868 in Bengal, India, the eldest son of Joseph Gabbett, a Colonel in the Indian Army, and his wife,…
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Galoffre, G
(1882 - 1915)
Stretcher Bearer
38th Colonial Regiment, French Army
Born 14th February 1882, Georges was the son of Eugene Galoffre, a hat manufacturer in Paris. He joined the school in 1896 and was a…
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Garraway, L
(1882 - 1918)
Warrant Officer
Royal Indian Marine
Born on October 11th 1882, Leonard was the only son of Walter and Winifred Garraway. Having previously attended Forest School, Walthamstow, he came to Dulwich…
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Gasson, FAB
(1899 - 1918)
Flight Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
Fitzroy was born on September 20th 1899 in Queenstown in the Cape Colony, modern day South Africa, the son of merchant George Gasson. By the…
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