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Vernon Savile Beevor

21/06/1897 - 10/03/1917
CWGC Cemetery: Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont

Place of birth: Weybridge, Surrey
Last known address in Bromley: Fairfield Madeira Avenue

Military information

Regiment/Service: Essex Regiment
Battalion/Ship: 14th attd 10th Bn
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Number: Unknown
Awards: Military Cross

Family information

Parents: Ralph Jermy & Sophia Mary Beevor (nee Preston)
Parents' occupation: Secretary to Limited Company (Medical)
Siblings: Ralph Branthwayte, Irene Bedingfeld, Nancy Clover, Averil Preston, Esmond Ayton

Census information

1901
Address: The Limes, Heath Road, Weybridge
1911
Address: Felsted School, Dunmow, Esssex

Extra details

Vernon was the second of Ralph Jermy & Sophia Mary Beevor's six children. He was educated at Rosslyn House, Felixstowe and at Felsted. In August 1914 he went to Canada to continue his education. He was at the Collegiate School, Kingston, Ontario for a year and matriculated at the Queen's University, Kingston. He was a member of the Queen's Officer Training Corps.

Vernon returned to England in 1916 and obtained a commission in the Essex Regiment. He was awarded the Military Cross for his work in the Regina Trench engagement. "He led his men in the attack with great courage and coolness, captured the enemy trench and consolidated the position with marked skill." During this action, on October 21st 1916, he was wounded in the leg and returned to England where he was able to spend Christmas with his family who were now living in Bromley. He went to the front again in January 1917 and was shot by a sniper, whilst leading his platoon, on March 10th.


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