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This memorial page brings together all the Bryers, both military and civilian, who died as a result of war or conflict.
Frederick Alfred was the son of Arthur and Louisa BRYER, of 1 Luard Street, Caledonian Road Islington.
Frederick Alfred was a Driver, Royal Field Artillery, 83rd Battery, 11th Brigade. His service number was 49550. He died in action on 14 Apr 1918, and his name is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Flanders, panel 4 - 6.
FindAGrave has photos of the panels. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission website also commemorates him.
Gilbert was the 8th child and youngest son of Thomas John BRYER and his wife Elizabeth Butler CHADWICK. He was born on 22 May 1882 in Islington. Father Thomas was a bullion dealer and Gold Refiner, a member of the wealthy Suffolk branch of the family. Gilbert's sister Constance was a prominent suffragette, and three of his brother's followed their father into the jewellery trade.
Gilbert served in the Royal Garrison Artillery as a gunner, service number 86017, having enlisted on 22 May 1916, his 34th birthday. He was discharged from the army on 10 Apr 1918 due to illness; he suffered from epilepsy which was aggravated by his military service. His army record shows he served in both the UK and Malta, 23 Jan 1917 to 5 Feb 1918. He died of suffocation after an epileptic fit whilst alone in his room; his death was ruled a misadventure after an inquest on 29 Nov 1919. Presumably as a result of his condition being aggravated by his service, he was accorded an official wargrave in Highgate Cemetery, with a Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstone.
His enlistment papers show that he was 5ft 7 3/8in tall, and that he had a squint in his left eye.
Gerald Lucien was the youngest of six sons born to Lucy Marion BRYER and her husband Henry GRIMSDELL, a provision merchant. He served in 8th Battalion South Lancashire Regiment as a Captain. He was awarded the Military Cross. He died in Barnet MDX on 28 Jul 1918. He has a CWGC grave and marker in the same cemetery as his parents, Islington and St Pancras, and is also mentioned on their gravestone.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission website also commemorates him.
Reginald Edward GRIMSDELL was the third son of Lucy Marion BRYER and her husband Henry GRIMSDELL, a provision merchant. He served as 2nd Lieut. in the 4th Battalion London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers). He died on 25 Sep 1916, probably at one of the Battles of the Somme. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorail, Pier / Face 9D & 16B
FindAGrave has photos of the panels. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission website also commemorates him.