Basic Details
Surname
Le Mesurier
Forenames
C E
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Served or died
Died
Honours
Companion of the Order of the Bath, Legion d'Honneur (France)
Notes
According to Angus and Rosemary's Miscellany of Malvern (see References): 'Born Genoa Italy 1869, the son of banker Edward Algernon Le Mesurier and Elizabeth Agnes Wilson. Joined HMS Calliope in 1915 as Commander of the Fourth Light Cruiser Squadron. After taking part in the Battle of Jutland he was appointed Companion in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (CB) on 31st May 1916 and awarded the French Legion of Honour in September 1916. Died of heart failure at Guy's Hospital on 10th November 1917 aged 48 years.'
Uncle of H and A E Le Mesurier who are also listed on this memorial.
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
England
Town of death
London
Year of death
1917
Month of death
November
Day of death
10
Age at death
48
Manner of death reference
Died of Disease