Today we remember …
Charles North, B Social 1887. Major commanding 5th Field Cpy, Royal Engineers. Killed in action, First Battle of YpresObituary from The Times: “Major Charles North, R.E., who was killed in action last Sunday was the eldest son of the late Colonel Roger North, R.A., and Mrs. North, of Birley, Camberley. He was born in 1873 and educated at Radley and Woolwich, entering the Royal Engineers in 1893. He served through the South African War and received the Queen’s medal with three clasps and the King’s with two clasps. He married in December last Norah, daughter of the late Colonel Gribbon. At the time of his death he was in command of the 5th Field Company, Royal Engineers.” |