Meyrick was not subject to conscription - (I think being a sole son in a family business -pawnbrokers and jewellers.) He wanted to join early in the war but his wife did not agree. He joined later when she saw how miserable he was at home, when all his friends were serving. He joined in 1917 (I think). He died in Etaples hospital from wounds and gas during the German big push of April 1918. His son, Desmond, was born in December 1917 and Meyrick did see him during a leave. Meyrick's wife, Margaret lived as a widow and single mother till 1981. She was a notable seller of poppies for the British Legion.

Meyrick Hadfield