World War I Roll of Honour - The Clove Club Hackney Downs School

Calvert, E.R.
Among the few Old Boys who are “conscientious objectors,” is Mr.E.R.Calvert.
Whatever we may think of his attitude, there can be no doubt that he is perfectly sincere and that he has held
his views for a long time. Essays which he wrote when in the Upper V (then called Middle VI) prove this.
He obtained exemption conditionally upon undertaking farm work, and he is now working on a fruit and
vegetable farm belonging to Messrs. Chivers and Co., the jam manufacturers.
Cameron, E.W.
(92/17) Visited School (93/18)
Cape, H.J.
Awarded the Gladstone Memorial Prize at Oxford in 1906. Was M.A.(Oxon), B.A., and B.Sc. (London).
Became Headmaster of Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School, Rochester.
Easter 1913 - Presented a History Prize to the value of two guineas, the subject for this year
being an essay on the history of the Electoral District of Hackney.
Major, Commanding 2nd Cadet Battalion, Kent (Fortress) Royal Engineers. (84/15). (86/15).
Capon, W.J.
10th County of London (83/14). (86/15).
Cannell, W.C.
(83/14). Motor Cyclist, 1st London Signal Company (86/15).
Was a despatch rider in Gallipoli, is now in France doing the same work.
He writes: “Before winter comes again, it will be over and done with.” We hope so. (91/17).
Cpl. Cannell, who is a despatch rider with the Dardanelles Force, is reminiscent of his school days:
“Although I must confess that during my time at school I was not very great at Battalion Drill,
in spite of Instructor Marley’s efforts, I am pleased to say that I get on with Army life grandly.
I am very pleased that I had such a good instructor in drill and musketry training, for that places me
quite above the raw recruit ... I think joining the Army has been useful in various ways, for travelling
about with it has taught me geography even more quickly than Mr.Hammond could do in the Fifth Form.
Also, mixing with our Allies, the French, out here has put me on with that language ‘très bien’ - in fact,
I should almost be able to do Mr.Davies’ exercises now!”