Name
Arthur George Evelyn Bourchier
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
09/05/1915
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Second Lieutenant
Royal Berkshire Regiment
2nd Bn.
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
Not Yet Researched
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL
Panel 7 and 8.
Belgium
Headstone Inscription
Not Researched
UK & Other Memorials
St Edmund's College Memorial, Old Hall Green
Biography
The following text was transcribed from the The Edmundian (1814-1819) – The contemporary magazine of St Edmund’s College:
The name of Arthur George Bourchier in the Casualty List will be read with regret by all connected with St. Edmund's during the last ten years. He came to the College in September, 1905, and remained until July, 1909, during which time he achieved success in all branches of school life, always being foremost in study and sport. As a scholar he was invariably top- of his class, and twice passed the Oxford and Cambridge Higher Certificate, while in 1909 he played the lead¬ing and difficult part of Pseudolos in the "Sumbolaria " with great success and obtained high praise from the Press. As a sportsman likewise he was always in the front rank, representing the College at Football and Cricket from 190 until 1909, being Captain of the Football Xl. during his last year. In his last term he created a record for the College Cricket XI. by scoring 195 (not out) against Old Amplefordians. He left with a distinction which must be almost unique, viz. of being at the head of the batting averages and securing the silver medal as top boy in the school.
His connection with the College has been maintained by his membership of the Edmundian Association and by visiting the College as a footballer and cricketer, and in this latter capacity he is almost as well-known to present Edrnundians as to his contemporaries. His last visit was paid on June 1st, 1911.
At the outbreak of the war he was a member of the Queen's Westminsters and after volunteering for foreign service was sent to France in November. In March he obtained a commission into the 2nd Royal Berks and early in April was wounded. He was able to rejoin his regiment on May 8th, and the following day gave his life for his country. He was 24 years old.
We offer our sincerest sympathy to Major and Mrs. Bourchier in the loss of their fine son, a loss in which all who knew hint share.
We conclude by saying of him that though his young and promising life has been cut short, his name will long live at the College as a true Edmundian and one who up-
held her traditions till the end. - P. H.
Acknowledgments
Jonty Wild, Di Vanderson, The Edmundian (1814-1819) – The contemporary magazine of St Edmund’s College
