Cecil was killed on the 14th May 1915, aged 16, fighting for the 'B' Squadron. In a letter received by Cecil's parents, Henry Richard Trist Cattell and Maude Elise Cray Cattell, Captain Ruggles-Brise confirmed his death commending that 'he died fighting like a man and a soldier' despite his age. Another enthusiastic commendation of Cecil was reported by the commanding officer of the 8th Cavalry Brigade, Brigadier General C B Bulkeley-Johnson, saying: 'The behaviour of the squadron whcih maintained its position in the ruined houses, although cut-off, until after dark, and its subsequent withdrawal in good order, was especially meritorious.'

He was also commemorated  on the Southend-on-Sea Roll of Honour in Priory Park, and on the County Borough Memorial on the cliff top at Southend as well as in the school.

We will remember them.

John Baker