Mount, Edward Alfred
Second Lieutenant Edward Alfred Mount was educated at Latymer Upper School where in 1911 he gained his Matriculation. In 1913 he graduated B.A. with Second Class Honours in English at King's College, University of London. He was an enthusiastic member of the O.T.C. and played a prominent part in athletics. He studied also at London Day Training College, where he was appointed President of the Students' Union for the Session 1913-1914. In September 1914 he entered upon his duties as English Master at the Blackpool Secondary School. He obtained his commission in January, 1915, and fell in action on the 4th January, 1916 at St. Eloi .
J. Mount Esq., King's College Review, June 1916.
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Mount |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | Edward Alfred |
| Place of birth | Shepherds Bush |
| Family details | Son of James and Susan Mount, 217, Shirland Road, Maida Hill, Paddington |
| Previous education | Latymer Upper School |
| College | King's College London and/or King's College London Hospital |
| Dates at college | 1911-1914 |
| Dept / course | Faculty of Arts, English |
| Qualifications | B.A. (2nd class Hons.) English 1913 |
| Military unit | Royal Fusiliers, 9th Bn. |
| Date enlisted | Commissioned 1915 |
| War / conflict | World War One (1914-1918) |
| Date of death | 4 January 1916 |
| Age at death | 23 |
| Rank at death | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Place of death | St Eloi |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Burial place | Dickebusch New Military Cemetery |
| Commemoration(s) | King's College Chapel |
| Sources | King's College London Archives; Commonwealth War Graves Commission |
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