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Pte. Patrick Larkin
British Army 2nd Btn. Lincolnshire Regiment
from:Halifax
(d.17th Apr 1918)
Patrick Larkin was born in Bootle, Liverpool, but went to Halifax as a boy. He worked in a carpet mill before joining the army.
2nd Lt. Charles Horace Larkins
British Army 16th (Public Schools) Btn. Middlesex Regiment
from:652 Old Kent Road, London
(d.21st Nov 1917)
Charles Larkins and his brother Ernest joined up in 1914. Charles joined the 16th Battalion (Public Schools) brigade of the Middlesex Regiment.
He served as a Private at the Battle of the Somme and survived. He was sent back to England for Officer Training and returned to his old Battalion in 1917. He died of wounds on his 21st birthday.
It is not known which Public School he attended as he came from a working family in the east end of London. It is likely that he was picked out as being intelligent at an early age and sponsored by either a benefactor or the Church to attend a Public School. Before the war, he worked at the factory which employed his father, Charles worked in the office.
Rflmn. George Broughton Larkins
British Army Royal Irish Rifles
(d.26th July 1918)
George Larkins served with the Royal Irish Rifles.
Rfl. Charles Larkman
British Expeditionary Force 8th Btn. Kings Royal Rifle Corps
from:Bethnal Green
(d.5th April 1918)
Rifleman Charles Larkman is buried at Hautmont Communal Cemetery, France. He was the first husband of Ethel (nee) Wood (her later married surname is Hardy).
Rflmn. George Larmour
British Army 14th Btn. Royal Irish Rifles
from:Belfast
(d.1st Jul 1916)
My great-uncles, George and William Larmour, had consecutive service numbers and were both killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Their bodies were never found; they are commemorated on the on the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing.
Rflmn. William Larmour
British Army 14th Btn. Royal Irish Rifles
(d.1st Jul 1916)
My great-uncles, George and William Larmour, had consecutive service numbers and were both killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Their bodies were never found; they are commemorated on the on the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing.
Rflmn. William Larmour
British Army 14th Btn. Royal Irish Rifles
from:Belfast
(d.1st Jul 1916)
My great-uncles, George and William Larmour, had consecutive service numbers and were both killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Their bodies were never found; they are commemorated on the on the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing.
Mjr. Cyril Francis Larn MC, MID.
British Army 47th Battalion Machine Gun Corps
from:Norwich
Major Cyril Larn was my father. Prior to joining up as a volunteer he worked as an accountant trainee with the Norwich Union. In 1914 he joined the Norfolk Regiment Cycle Corp, serving with time in Norfolk until his 18th birthday when he joined up as a private, presumably with the Norfolk Light Infantry. In 1915 he transferred to the Machine Gun Corp, was made a Lieutenant, and fought at Ypres and both Battles of the Somme. It was at the Second Battle, now a Major, Commanding Officer of the 47th Battalion, that he was awarded a Military Cross.
Suffering from severe shell shock he was in and out of military hospitals, remaining in the Army as a senior Machine Gun Instructor at Grantham, until 1923, when he left the service. He married in 1924, to Pansy Vincent, from Berghapton, Norfolk, had two children, and started a cherry farm at a village called Aplington. He continued to have mental problems and was in and out of nursing homes and mental hospitals until June 1932 when he took his own life by hanging.
Because suicide was a crime at the time 'Against God and the Crown' my mother was refused permission to bury him in Alpington churchyard. In desperation she sought a meeting with the Bishop of Norwich and pleaded with him for permission. He refused whereupon she broke down and went down on her knees, sobbing. The Bishop eventually relented and said, "Alright Mrs Larn you have my permission to bury your husband in the churchyard but, the grave must be round the back where no one can see the grave, and I will not allow a headstone." The family got round the headstone by installing a marble kerb round the grave plot on which his name still shows, but no mention of his military rank or Military Cross for exceptional bravery. Thank God the world has moved on since then.
Pte. Alfred Larrington
British Army 9th Btn Norfolk Regiment
from:Wolferton
(d.8th Oct 1918)
L/Sgt. John Louis Larsen
British Army 3rd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
(d.28th Oct 1915)
John Larsen died aged 28 in Medway. He was the son of Sarah Larsen (nee Hennessy) and the late Hans Larsen and husband of Elizabeth Jane Larsen (nee Hogg) of 27 Duke Street Jarrow. He is buried in Jarrow Cemetery. He first served in France on the 28th of April 1915. He is commemorated on the Triptych in St. Paul's Church, Jarrow.
Sgt. Ernest Larwood MM.
British Army 25th Batallion Royal Welch Fusiliers
from:Canning Town
(d.8th Sept 1918)
Ernest Larwood was born in Yarmouth Norfolk 1898 but the family moved to London. He originally enlisted in Middlesex Regiment S/16102 and won the Military Medal.
Capt. Arthur Moore Lascelles VC, MC.
British Army 3rd Btn. Durham Light Infantry
(d.7th Nov 1918)
Arthur Lascelles was killed in action on the 7th of November 1918 aged 38 years and is buried in Dourlers Communal Cemetery Extension in France. He was the son of John Lascelles, of Milford Hall, Newtown, Mont. and husband of Sophia Lascelles.
An extract from The London Gazette, No. 30471, dated 8th Jan., 1918, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery, initiative and devotion to duty when in command of his company in a very exposed position. After a very heavy bombardment during which Capt. Lascelles was wounded, the enemy attacked in strong force but was driven off, success being due in a great degree to the fine example set by this officer, who, refusing to allow his wound to be dressed, continued to encourage his men and organise the defence. Shortly afterwards the enemy again attacked and captured the trench, taking several of his men prisoners. Capt. Lascelles at once jumped on to the parapet and followed by the remainder of his company, 12 men only, rushed across under very heavy machine-gun fire and drove over 60 of the enemy back, thereby saving a most critical situation. He was untiring in reorganising the position, but shortly afterwards the enemy again attacked and captured the trench and Capt. Lascelles, who escaped later. The remarkable determination and gallantry of this officer in the course of operations, during which he received two further wounds, afforded an inspiring example to all."
Pte. Frederick Lascelles
British Army 22nd (Tyneside Scottish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
(d.1st Jul 1916)
Frederick Lascelles died aged 19, he was born in Jarrow 1897, son of Joseph Harker and Janet Lascelles (nee Robertson) of 49 Ferry Street Jarrow. In the 1911 Census he is listed as Frederick Lascelles, age 14, a Rivet Catcher in a Ship Builders, lived with his parents Joseph Harker & Janet Lascelles & his siblings at 49, Ferry Street, Jarrow. His older brother Joseph and younger brother William were also of the fallen
Frederick is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial and is commemorated on the Triptych in St. Paul's Church Jarrow.
Pte. George Lascelles
British Army 15th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
from:10 Brockwell Street, Byers Green, Durham, England
(d.6th October 1918)
George Lascelles was killed in action. He served in France and Flanders. He was the son of Ralph Henry Lascelles and Annie Lavinia Wilberforce.
Pte. Joseph Lascelles
British Army 15th Batn. Durham Light Infantry
(d.25th Sep 1915)
Joseph Lascelles was born in Jarrow in 1883 the son of Joseph Harker and Janet Lascelles (nee Robertson) of 49 Ferry Street Jarrow. a shipyard Labourer, Joseph Lascelles lived with his parents & his siblings at 49, Ferry Street, Jarrow in the 1911 Census.
He served in France with the Durham Light Infantry 15th Battalion from 11th September 1915 until his death on 25th September 1915 aged 27. His wife, now Mrs Middleton, applied for her late husband's medals on on 6th June 1921, while living at 12, Gray Street, Jarrow. His younger brothers James and William were also among the fallen. He is commemorated on the Triptych in St. Paul's Church Jarrow and is remembered on the Loos Memorial.
Spr. William Lascelles
British Army 526th Field Company Royal Engineers
(d.1st Jul 1916)
William Lascelles died aged 22. He was born in Jarrow in 1892 son of Joseph Harker and Janet Lascelles (nee Robertson) of 49 Ferry Street Jarrow. In the 1911 Census William Lascelles, age 19, a Coal miner in Hebburn Colliery, lived with his parents Joseph Harker & Janet Lascelles at 49, Ferry Street, Jarrow. He was the husband of Catherine Potts (formerly Lascelles nee Taylor) of 2 Bell Street East Jarrow. His older brothers James and Joseph were also of the fallen
William is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial and is commemorated on the Triptych in St. Paul's Church Jarrow.
Pte. Charles John William Lashley
British Army 2/7th Btn. Royal Warwickshire Regiment
from:Hampshire UK
Gnr. H. P.J. Lassen
Cape Garrison Artillery
(d.16th October 1918)
Gunner Lassen is buried in the Cape Town (Phillipi) Evangelical Lutherian Cemetery, Western Cape, South Africa
2nd Lt. John James Wilder Lassetter
British Army 6th Btn. The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
(d.8th Mar 1917)
Second Lieutenant John James Wilder Lassetter served with the 11th Battalion and was attached to the 6th Battalion the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment during WW1. He was killed in action on the 8th March 1917 and is commemorated on the Basra War Memorial in Iraq.
2nd Lt. John James Wilder Lassetter
British Army 11th Bn. att. 6th Bn. Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
(d.8th Mar 1917)
John Lassetter died 8th March 1917 and is commemorated on the Basra War Memorial in Iraq.
Pte Herbert John Last
1st Btn Essex Regiment
from:Cold Norton, Essex
(d.13th June 1915)
Pte Francis Victor Latchford
British Army 12th Btn King's Regiment (Liverpool)
from:Liverpool
Sister. Latham
Queen Alexandras Nursing Service No. 16 Stationary Hospital
L/Cpl. Alfred John Latham
British Army 2/8th Btn. Royal Warwickshire Regiment
from:36 Warden Road, Bristol
Alfred Latham was captured at Cambrai on the 5th of December 1917 and was transferred to Schneidemuhi P.O.W. camp in North East Germany which now part of Poland and has reverted to its Polish name of Pila.
Cpl. George W. Latham
British Army 2nd Btn. Lancashire Fusiliers
from:Birmingham, England
(d.22nd Jan 1915)
Cpl. G. W. Latham served with the 2nd Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. He was executed for desertion on 22nd January1915 aged 23 and is buried in Trois-Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck, France. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Latham, of Islington, London; and husband of Elizabeth Mary Latham, of 5/69, Great Lister St., Nechells, Birmingham.
Pte. J. Latham
British Army 14th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
(d.19th Dec 1915)
Lt Thomas Selby Latham
British Army 18 Brigade, A Battery RFA
(d.29 Nov 1917)
Genealogy project husband of family member Thomas Latham who died of wounds.
Pte. William Latham
British Army 12th Btn. Kings (Liverpool) Regiment
from:St Helens
(d.16th March 1916)
William Latham of 12th Kings (Liverpool) Regiment is buried in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery in France,
Rfmn. Arthur Herbert Lathan
British Army 9th Btn. London Regiment
from:Norwich
(d.9th Oct 1916)
Rifleman Arthur Hebert Lathan served with the 9th Battalion, London Regiment and was killed in action in France on 9th October 1916. He was the son of John and Ellen Lathan and had lived in Norwich , Norfolk.
Pte. Leslie Lathan
British Army 13th. (Scottish Horse) Btn. Black Watch
from:Stanley Durham
(d.4th Nov 1918)
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