Obituaries

The Daily Express understands that Captain H.E.A. Platt of 1st battalion Coldstream was

killed in action on Tuesday. It is believed that he went out to fetch one of his company

officers, who was wounded.

Captain Platt was mentioned in despatches last year, was gassed last May while serving with

the 19th Hussars, and was wounded in December. He was known as a fearless officer, and

was worshipped by his men. He had nine years service with the 19th Hussars.

He went out to wire when it was very bright moonlight at a place where he thought that wire

was essential; and in his gallant way he would not ask a soul to do what he would not set

them the example of doing.

His brother Ernest who was also serving in the Coldstream Guards wrote:

"Evelyn was killed at 3 o'clock this morning, helping in one of his Company Officers who

was wounded in front of the trenches.

He will be a great loss to his battalion.

He is to be buried this evening. I hope to get some time tonight."

William Bridge