Noel Charles Boosey of the 22nd (County of London) Regiment, died of wounds on 22nd July 1915. Soldiers Died in The Great War gives his rank as Lieutenant, whilst the Commonwealth war Graves Commission (CWGC) notes the rank of captain. CWGC additionally adds that he was 23 years old and the son of Arthur and Lucy A Boosey of "The Cedars," Bromley Common, Bromley in Kent.
Noel's birth was recorded in the December 1891 quarter in the Greater London (Kent) district. I am guessing that he was born around Christmas time, hence his christian name.
The 1901 census records Noel as a nine year old boarder at Hildersham House School, St Peter's Road, Broadstairs, Kent. The imposing sounding Harcourt C Snowden was the 56 year old proprietor, headmaster and Church of England clergyman. Noel's older brother, Leslie Arthur Boosey (aged 13) was also studying at the same school. The two boys' place of birth is recorded as Bromley in Kent. Leslie would also go on to serve with the 22nd London Regiment and would rise to the rank of Major. He would also survive the war.
Noel's medal index card indicates that he arrived in France on 12th March 1915. His 1914-15 Star is impressed with the rank of Lieutenant, whilst his British War and Victory Medals are impressed with the rank of Captain. The address given on the reverse of his card is the same one as recorded by CWGC with Mrs Boosey as the contact.
Noel Boosey is buried in the Choques Military Cememtery in France; grave reference I.B.19.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
Sources:
Ancestry.co.uk (MIC, BMD, 1901 census)
Army Service Numbers 1881-1918
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Soldiers Died in the Great War
The photograph on this post shows Hildersham House School, long since demolished.
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