Aucutt, Donald
Captain Donald Aucutt, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Aucutt of Denmark Hill S.E. was killed on October 9, aged 24. He was educated at Alleyn's School, Dulwich and subsequently qualified as a doctor at King's College, taking the first available examination after the outbreak of war; and obtained an R.A.M.C. lieutenancy. Feeling that he could serve his country better in the fighting line he resigned his commission and joined the ranks in the Royal Sussex Regiment, and was later given a commission in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, being promoted captain last July. The Times 16 October 1917
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Aucutt |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | Donald |
| Date of birth | 1892 |
| Place of birth | Brixton, Surrey |
| Family details | Son of George James (Life Insurance Manager) and Alice Aucutt of 179 Denmark Hill, Camberwell, London |
| Previous education | Alleyn's School, Dulwich |
| College | King's College London and/or King's College London Hospital |
| Dept / course | Medical Science |
| Qualifications | L.M.S.S.A. 1914 |
| Military unit | Royal Warwickshire Regiment 2nd Bn |
| Date enlisted | September 1914 |
| War / conflict | World War One (1914-1918) |
| Decorations / medals | Mentioned in Despatches |
| Date of death | 09 October 1917 |
| Age at death | 24 |
| Rank at death | Captain |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Commemoration(s) | King's College Chapel; King's College Hospital; Tyne Cot Memorial; School Honours Board at Alleyn's School. |
| Sources | King's College London Archives; Commonwealth War Graves Commission; The Times |
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