Commemorated: | |||
| 1. Grave: | Nine Elms British Cemetery | VI.A.11. | |
Awards & Titles: | Military Cross | ||
Early Life :
Reported to be an Inspector of Mines when initiated into Kinta Lodge.Service Life:
Campaigns:
- The First World War 1914-1918, World-wide.
| Unit / Ship / Est.: Royal Engineers |
| Action : France & Flanders |
France & Flanders covers all the dates and corresponding locations which are outside the official battle nomenclature dates on the Western Front. Therefore the actions in which these men died could be considered 'normal' trench duty - the daily attrition losses which were an everyday fact of duty on the Western Front.
Detail :
London Gazette
3678 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 17 APRIL, 1917.
"His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned Officers and Warrant Officers in recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field : Lt. Brian Brock Bayly, R.E. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out a daring reconnaissance, obtaining valuable information, blew up two enemy mine shafts, and captured three prisoners. He has previously done fine work."
Probate BAYLY Brian Brock of Semaphore near Adelaide South Australia captain R.E. died 30 October 1917 in Belgium on active service Probate Adelaide to Norah Brock Bayly spinster. Effects £449 18s. 3d. in the United Kingdom. Sealed London 30 November.
Masonic :
| Type | Lodge Name and No. | Province/District : |
|---|---|---|
| Mother : | Kinta No. 3212 E.C. | Eastern Archipelago |
Initiated | Passed | Raised |
21st May 1910 | 2nd July 1910 | 2nd September 1910 |
Records of United Grand Lodge show that initiation into Kinta Lodge, Eastern Archipelago was in 1910. There is a note which shows exclusion from 31st December 1915. This is probably due to non-payment of dues.
Discrepancies (Require checks, clarity or further research) :
A wider search for this soldier shows a link with the correct detail - but his name spelled differently. See http://semaphoreportadelaidersl.com.au/index.php/remembrance/local-heroes-ww1/124-bayly-brian-brock
Source :
The project globally acknowledges the following as sources of information for research across the whole database:
- The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- The (UK) National Archives
- Ancestry.co.uk - Genealogy, Family Trees & Family History online
- ugle.org.uk - The records of the United Grand Lodge of England including the Library and Museum of Freemasonry
Additional Source:
- Founder Researchers : Paul Masters & Mike McCarthy
- Researcher : Bruce Littley