Berkshire and The War: the "Reading Standard" pictorial record. Volume 4. p 934
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| Title | Berkshire and The War: the "Reading Standard" pictorial record. Volume 4. p 934 |
|---|---|
| Page number | 934 |
| Date | 1919 |
| Edition | |
| Publisher | Unknown |
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Various Regiments.
[photo, portrait] The late Pte. J. BOSCOTT, who was formerly in the employ of Messrs. Botly & Lewis for 15 years. - Died of broncho-pneumonia.
[photo, portrait] The late Pte. W. F. EYMORE, Oxford and Bucks L.I., 18, Brook St., Reading. - Died of influenza and pneumonia at No. 3 War Hospital, Reading.
[photo, portrait] The late Pte. TOM WELLSTEED, 43rd Labour Co., 16, Mount Pleasant, Reading. - Died of influenza in France. Aged 29.
[photo, portrait] The late Pte. C. J. KNAPP, 1st Hants, of Grazeley, late of Bradfield. - Died of pneumonia. Aged 19.
A Remarkable Career.
[photo, portrait] Mr. L. A. Wilde's career has been a really remarkable one, as will be seen by the subjoined story of his life. This gentleman entered the Reading Blue Coat School in 1903 and during his two years there he showed great eagerness for study. On leaving school in 1905 he entered the offices of Mr. Howell with a view to becoming an architect. Here he again showed great perseverance. He took up building construction at the Reading College and won several diplomas. In 1907 he became a member of the Roman Catholic community in Reading and desired to enter the priesthood. On taking up these studies he soon became a master of languages and could speak fluently French, Spanish, Italian, German, Latin and Greek. In 1913 he left England for Cuba, and there he was selected to be private tutor to the young sons of the President of that State. On the outbreak of war he returned to England and was gazetted to the 3/4th Battalion Sherwood Foresters in June, 1915. He went overseas in August, 1915, and returned to England in September, 1915. After a long spell in hospital with concussion of the brain he took up duties at the War Office in the Intelligence Department. He was then sent to Barcelona, Spain, in the capacity of British Vice-Consul, where he remained for a year, afterwards returning to France. He was subsequently lent by the British War Office to the American Air Office and promoted captain. He has been recommended for a decoration for his good work with this force. He is now only 27 years of age and is a director for France, Spain and Northern Africa of one of the largest paper manufacturers in the world, Messrs. Spalding and Hodge. In March, 1918, he married Miss Rabbits, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Henry Rabbits, of Springfield, Ohio, U.S.A., the service taking place in the cathedral at Notre Dame. Mr. Wilde is the son of Mrs. Wilde, of 5, Queen Victoria Street, Reading.
[photo, portrait] Lieut. C. H. JENKINSON, Balloon Commander, 43, Addington Road, Reading. - Awarded Belgian Croix de Guerre for flying duties in France.
[photo, portrait] The late Pte. W. J. WATTS, 1/4th Yorks Regt., of White Waltham. - Died of pneumonia while a prisoner of war.
[photo, portrait] The late Pte. T. WICKS, 29, Regent Street, Reading. - Killed in action.
[photo, portrait] The late Pte. F. MILLARD, late A.S.C., 33, Watlington St., Reading, who died of broncho-pneumonia following influenza.