038 of 876 2152 Pte Cecil James Dunnett 1st Battalion Cambridgeshire Regiment Died 6th May 1915 aged 18 Son of Frederick and Anna Maria Dunnett of 65 Richmond Road, Cambridge Cecil had three brothers and one sister Frederick, Charles, Wilfred and Gertrude In1911 Cecil aged 13 was a school newsboy when he died he was employed my Messrs Eaden Lily and Co a retail company Pte Dunnett was awarded the British and Victory Medals Cecil left effects of £7 5s 3d to his father Frederick Pte Cecil James Dunnett is remembered with honour at Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Transcript from Cambridge Times Pte C J Dunnett is the son of Mrs Dunnett of 59 Richmond Road Cambridge who has received the following letter dated 6th May. Dear Mrs Dunnett I am extremely sorry to have to announce to you that your son lost his life yesterday. We all join in expressing our deepest regret at your sad loss.  The Cambridgeshire suffered very heavily yesterday.  All the officers who were there have been (?) so it is difficult to get any details as to the individual cases.  However all did their best and everything that could be done was done regardless of the danger and it may be some consolation to you in your son’s loss that your son died as a gallant soldier performing his duty to the last.  Believe me to remain yours very sincerely F A Marr. Pte Dunnett was formally employed by Messrs Eaden Lilly and Co.

Keith Wainwright