Notes
Guy Frederick (also on this ROH) was his brother but a 3rd brother, Lawrence Bernard, is not listed despite serving as a Lieutenant in the KSLI. The following information was supplied by the school in 2024: 'Attended LHS 1903-4. He is the eldest of the Chambers brothers, sons of W. C. Chambers of the Beeches. 1901 census, the family is living at Wrexham, where his father is noted as a Railway contractor. B.1892 Shrewsbury. 1911 Engineering apprentice at Crewe. Commissioned as 2nd Lieut 3/5/15, served W Europe 3/7/15. Awarded 14-15 Star as well as VM and BWM. January : Sergeant, commissioned in the 7th Batt of Cheshire Regiment. Reported wounded September 1915 shot through the thigh. Kington Times noted that in civil life was engineer for LNWR at Crewe. LHS report that commissioned from the ranks, Jan 16. Lieutenant in August 1915. Railway records for London and NW Railway note that on 25.9.07, he is an apprentice on one month's trial. Then (13.2.12) records show just over 4 years of service, and transfer at this point to Crewe. Seen as being of good conduct. After the war he was recorded as living in Liverpool. Died 23.9.1942 at Wistaston near Crewe. Probate granted to his widow, for over £3000.'