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| The Vernon Lamb Archive, World War One Soldiers, Groups of 1, 2 or 3 |
| A Unique Photographic Record of Matlock & District, 1910-1915, and World War One Soldiers |
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| Place: | Buxton |
| Property / Street / Road: | The Empire Hotel |
| Date: | 2 Nov 1914 - 3 Feb 1915 |
| Description/Historical Information: | Two officers, 2/6th Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire
Regiment). They are both Second Lieutenants. On the left: Cecil Arthur Brown (29 Oct 1893-1917). Born Buxton, son of Abraham and Lucie Brown. Promoted to Lieut May 1915. Joined 1/6th Battalion at Sanctuary Wood 7-8 Aug1915. Wounded 9 Aug 1915. KiA, leading his platoon. Recommended for M.C. On the right: Eric Maitland Jellicoe (1896-1 Jul 1916). Son of James T and Lilian Jellicoe. Named in London Gazette as 2nd Lieut Nov 1914. Transferred to 1/6th, arriving in France on 28 Aug 1915. KiA, then Lieut. CWGC records him as M. C. Jellicoe. |
| Further information elsewhere on this site: |
- Matlock & Matlock
Bath : The War Memorials - Matlock Names in the 2/6th Sherwood Foresters - Buxton, The Empire Hotel |
| Image Reference: | VLA9750 |
| Copyright: | © The Vernon Lamb Archive and Robert White. See About the Archive and About Vernon Lamb, Photographer. |