Today we remember …
14th May 1917
Alfred Mark Wardlaw, G Social 1881. Major, 9th Bn, Royal Sussex Regt. Died at home in Sussex as a result of wounds sustained in March 1917 At school he was a Prefect, played for the Soccer XI and rowed for the VIII. After school, he became a career soldier with the Royal Sussex Regiment, achieving the rank of Captain. He retired in 1900. He returned to active service in 1914, with the rank of Acting Major. He married Alfreda, daughter of Major-General Chapman in 1894. She died in 1914. He added the surname ‘Wardlaw’ to his family name of ‘Mark’ in 1895. His ashes are in Golders Green Crematorium. His shield still hangs in Hall. Aged 49 |