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2nd Lt. Rupert Price Hallowes VC MID.
British Army 4th Btn. Middlesex Regiment
from:Bensham, Gateshead
(d.30th Sep 1915)
Rupert Hallowes was the son of William and Mary Turner, of 62, First St., Bensham, Gateshead.He served with the Middlesex Regiment4th Battalion and was killed in action on 30th September1915, aged 34. He is buried in Bedford House Cemetery in Belgium.
An extract from the "London Gazette", No. 29371, dated 16th Nov., 1915, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during the fighting at Hooge between 25th September and 1st October, 1915. Second Lieutenant Hallowes displayed throughout these days the greatest bravery and untiring energy, and set a magnificent example to his men during four heavy and prolonged bombardments. On more than one occasion he climbed up on the parapet, utterly regardless of danger, in order to put fresh heart into his men. He made daring reconnaissance's of the German positions in our lines. When the supply of bombs was running short he went back under very heavy shell fire and brought up a fresh supply. Even after he was mortally wounded he continued to cheer those around him and to inspire them with fresh courage."
