Savage William Beck Lieut

The user is advised to read the FINDING AIDS document linked to this catalogue for an explanation of the method by which this record has been created and any terms used.

Surname: Savage;

Forename(s): William Beck;

Initials: WB;

Rank: Lieut;

Resided in: Maida, London;

Previous Regiment: R W Surrey Regt;

Date of transfer to MGC: 07-Aug-1916;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 153 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 153 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 51 Bn;

How killed: KIA;

Where: France;

When killed: 21-Mar-1918;

Other Data: He was in civilian life a RECOGNIZED Modernist PAINTER, WHO EXHIBITED HIS ART in London from 1906-1914. His work was praised in 'The New Age' and information on him or his works is requested for the Modernist Journals Project of the University of Tulsa.
joined 153 Coy from Base 11/4/1917
posted missing from 51 Bn 26/3/1918
posted missing, Red X list Mar 1918
photo GS archives
Medal Trio offered eBay Feb '15 & by Bravery Medals Feb '16

University of London
SAVAGE, Lt. Walter Bryan, Machine Gun Corps. City & Guilds College. wounded and invalided

Red Cross Enquiry Card;

Other Notes: SAVAGE, Lieutenant, WILLIAM BECK, 51st Bn. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). 21st March 1918. Age 33. Son of David and Emma Savage, of 26, Morshead Mansions, Elgin Avenue, Maida Hill, London. Bay 10. Arras Memorial - Pas De Calais, France.;

END OF RECORD.

Users to read Finding Aids page. Further information may contain GDPR-protected information and not be released. Appointment required for access or paid research.