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The Old Derbeian Society
Coming to the School in 1905, D.A.L. Derry although quite young, made a very considerable impression on those who were with him by his bright and cheerful ways; and a radiancy which none of the frequent troubles of early school life ever impaired. They will remember him always with most kindly feelings and will sympathize deeply with his parents in their grievous loss.
He was a very promising athlete and in 1907 won the one lap (one-fifth of a mile) for boys under 11 in 51 secs; a time which stands as our School record for this event.
On leaving us he went to Repton and subsequently to King Edward VII School, Sheffield.
On the outbreak of war he joined the Sheffield City Battalion. In June of the following year he received his commission and on proceeding to the Front last February as attached to the York and Lancaster Regt.
Robert Frearson Domleo – 1907 to 1909
We deeply regret to record the death from pneumonia of Lieut. R.F. Domleo, R.E. in No. 8 Red Cross Hospital, Boulogne on December 10th 1918 at the age of 26 years, after 41⁄2 years with the colours.
At the outbreak of war he enlisted in the 21st Royal Fusiliers, U.P.S. and after training with this battalion, he was given a commission in the 12th Battn. Sherwood Foresters, and was subsequently transferred to the Royal Engineers R.O.D. He is interred at Terlingthun Military Cemetery, Boulogne.
Robert Ivan Doncaster – May 1907 to Dec 1908
Lieut. R.I. Doncaster, who has been reported killed in action, came of a well-known Sandiacre family. He was at the School for about a year and a half until the end of 1908, and then during this war received a commission in the Lancashire Fusiliers after having been a member of the Nottingham O.T.C. At present we do not know of any particulars of how the unfortunate officer met his death, but fuller details may be published if they come to light.
Bernard Vincent Ridout Downman – 1904 to 1906
2nd Lieut. Sherwood Foresters was killed in action in France Sept 22nd 1916. He was killed instantaneously whilst on duty with his company in the front line trenches and is buried at Brisamcourt. His commanding officer writes that he had a high opinion of him as one who did his duty with self-thoughtlessness and gallantry, who was a favourite with his men and brother officers, and whose death was a great loss to the regiment.
John Trevor Duesbury - 1890 to 1893
The news has just come to hand of the death of Lance Corporal John Trevor Duesbury 17901 of the 1st Battn. Princess Charlotte of Wales (Royal Berkshire Regiment), Corporal Duesbury, who was at Derby School from 1890 to 1893 served from the first weeks of the war. He died in hospital on 8 March 1916
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