Basic Details
Surname
Puddicombe
Forenames
D R
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Donald Ramsay
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
All extra details are based on information supplied by the College Archivist (see Additional Information). This included the following biographical details: '(1914) Born 12 November 1894, Regent House, 690 High Road, Leytonstone, Essex; son of Robert Westacott Puddicombe, Draper and Outfitter, and Isabella Reid Ramsay. Tutor(s): E E Sikes. Johnian Relatives: brother of William Ewart Puddicombe (1916). Educ: Wanstead College, Woodford; Scarborough College. Career: Second Lieutenant, East Yorkshire Regiment, Egypt then France, WWI. Died 26 July 1916 (of wounds received in action on the Somme 20 July 1916).'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
East Yorkshire Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Second Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Not Stated on Memorial
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1916
Month of death
July
Day of death
26
Age at death
21
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Died of Wounds
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial