PS/6054 Pte Charles Hornung, 18th Bn, Royal Fusiliers

PS/6054 Private Charles Peter Hornung of the 18th (Service) Battalion (1st Public School's) Royal Fusiliers, was killed in action on the 7th February 1916. He was born in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire but was living in Norwood, south east London, when he enlisted.

Peter Hornung's number dates to January 1915 and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission notes that he was 18 years old at the time of his death and serving with C Company. He was the son of Charles and Edith A Hornung, of Oaklands, Horley in Surrey. He is buried in Cambrin Churchyard Extension.

Private Hornung's medals were originally issued in the name of HOMMING and were returned by his father for amendment.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

Sources:

Ancestry.co.uk (MIC)
Army Service Numbers 1881-1918
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Soldiers Died in The Great War