Ralph Anthony Lowe Ponsonby Hurt MC 1885–1931

Lieutenant, Royal Engineers

Alderwasley Roll of Honour

Photo courtesy Peter Patilla

Alderwasley Roll of Honour

Ralph was born at Alderwasley in 1885, educated at Harrow and trained as a mining engineer, working for a time in Rhodesia.

He was awarded the Military Cross. The citation read:

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in carrying out bridge demolition on several consecutive days and invariably under heavy fire. Thoughout the operations he displayed the utmost fearlessness and skill and set a spledid example to all with him.

For a time he was attached to the Nigeria Regiment as temporary lieutenant. The regiment served throughout the First World War in the Cameroons (1914-1916), and in East African Campaign (1916-1918). He was later moved back to the Royal Engineers where he served as a full lieutenant.

Medal Card for Ralph Hurt

Lieutenant Ralph A L P HURT's Medal card


His brothers Henry Le F HURT , Francis C A HURT and Seymour F A HURT are also on the Roll of Honour.

CENSUS INFORMATION

1891: The Hall, New Road, Alderwasley [Plus eleven servants]

Forename Surname Relationship Age Occupation Where born
Albert F Hurt Head 56 Magistrate living on own means Yeldersley
Alice Hurt wife 47   Hitchens
Grace E J Hurt daughter 15 Scholar Little Eaton
Francis C A Hurt son 13 Scholar Little Eaton
Seymour F A A Hunt son 11 Scholar Little Eaton
Henry A Le F Hurt son 9 Scholar Alderwasley
Ralph A L P Hurt son 6 Scholar Alderwasley

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Alderwasley Roll of Honour