Debenham, Herbert
Person: id 2783
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World War I
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Debenham
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Herbert
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Male
Tertiary education
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Not in register, no student file at London School of Economics. Appears on the LSE War Memorial
Email confirmation from London School of Economics Nov 2017
Email confirmation from London School of Economics Nov 2017
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B.A. : Lieutenant, 6th Battn., East Lancashire Regiment, Gallipoli. Enlisting in England in August, 1914, was commissioned and, sailing with regiment to Gallipoli in June, 1915, served till death. Mentioned in Despatches for "Gallant and distinguished service in the Field "as Acting Company Commander. Killed in Action, Chunuk Bair, 9th August, 1915, while leading the charge on 709 Metre Hill. Commemorated in Helles Memorial. Early education at Cathedral Choir and The King''s Schools. Later at London School of Economics—Gladstone Prizeman. "He . . . led and handled his men in a superb manner . . . and no more gallant man died than young Debenham."—Major McCormick.
Later at - SYDNEY UNI ONLY
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Listed on the London School of Economics War Memorial. Attend courses at LSE 1913-1914 and passed intermediate exams in 1913 - Email confirmation from London School of Economics Nov 2017
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