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The Old Derbeian Society
A comrade writes of him: “One never heard him grumble, however arduous and trying the work we had to do.”
All of us who remember him at School will deeply regret his death, but with the memory of him as upright and honorable, kind and considerate to all.
His parents write: “That he was very happy in Derby School, and that its influence was felt by him all through.”
After leaving School he had commenced a most promising business career in an excellent commercial office in Cardiff Docks.
William Edwin Else – 1905 to 1910
We deeply regret to record the death of Capt. W. E. Else, Sherwood Foresters, who was killed in action in France January 3rd 1918.
During his years at School he was in the 2nd Cricket XI in 1907 and in the 1st Cricket XI in 1909, he being a bat of considerable promise, a good field and useful change bowler. In the same year he won, the first prize for shooting with the miniature rifle with a possible, and played also in the 1st Football XI in the season 1909-1910. He was a clever forward; very skilful with a good turn of speed.
On leaving School he entered a bank and at the outbreak of war enlisted in the Public Schools Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers, but was soon given a commission in the Sherwood Foresters.
At the time of his death he had seen much in France and it was only a short time before that he was married.
Quiet and capable with a calm and serene disposition he made many friends, who will sympathize deeply with his family in their bereavement.
Aubrey Charles Tarlton Frith – 1912 to 1915
Pte. Aubrey C.T. Frith, Northamptonshire Regt. Formerly of the Notts and Derby Regt. Was killed in action in France on Sept 18th 1918, aged 19.
He went to France towards the end of June last and before the advance was in the lines near Albert. We have no further information. Keen and active, an excellent sportsman and a very loyal supporter of and believer in the School, he will be remembered by all with feelings of affectionate regard.
Arthur Charles Fry – 1906 to 1911
2nd Lieut. A. C. Fry of the Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry, died of wounds received on action in France on Feb 28th 1917, at the age of twenty four, to the regret of all his friends and not least among them, those who had known him at School.
An outstanding feature of his character was the great loyalty he had for the School, and the keen interest he took in all School events. One can so clearly recall that he always came down to every match to cheer on the team, and was present at all events in which the School was represented. He was a Præposter and one of the Editors of the Derbeian; a member, first of the Cadet Corps and subsequently of the O.T.C.; and was much interested in securing the continuance of the series of School Honours Boards. He went to Hertford College, Oxford, where he obtained a Bible Clerkship.
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