Lives of the First World War

Studio photograph of E A DurLacher taken by David Knights-Whittome, photographer, Sutton & Epsom. 2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment, died 20 May 1917. Attended St Paul’s School, London, before being articled to E J Bellord, Solicitor, 8 Waterloo Place, S.W. In August 1914 he enlisted in University and Public Schools Men’s Force /18th – 21st Royal Fusiliers. As an ex-cadet OTC, he was commissioned into the Special Reserve of Officers on 2 November 1915. In The Tablet the award of his MC was mentioned associating him with St. Benedict's, Ealing, and St. Augustine's, Ramsgate. He attended St Augustine's College and Abbey School, Ramsgate, 1908-1909. His name also appears in the British Jewry Roll of Honour, only son of Mr. A. P. Durlacher, of 67, Parliament Hill Mansions, N.W.