He travelled back to England through Siberia and arrived at Newcastle on the 14th of December 1914. He applied for a commissioned in the Royal Flying Corps on the 29th of December 1914. Attached to his application was a letter to the Assistant Director of Military Aeronautics dated the 30th of December 1914: -
"Sir, Further to the interview you were kind enough to give me yesterday, I have the honour to enclose a form giving details of my career, and copies of testimonials in support of my character, as I have been much abroad. I am particularly anxious to join the Royal Flying Corps, and hoe my experience of reconnaissance in Africa, India and China may help towards my efficiency as an Observer. You will notice I was in the Boer war, have been a Sergeant of a Maxim and a good rifle shot. I resigned my appointment in China specially to come home for the war, and naturally want to get on with my training as soon as possible. As there must presumably be some delay in granting commissions, I shall be glad to submit myself for training and trial as a civilian, without pay, on receipt of instructions. I should inform you that I, meanwhile, on your advice accepted general Sir Edward Hutton's offer of a commission in his Pioneers, but I trust this will not affect adversely my chance of becoming an Observer if found suitable."
He applied for a commission on the 2nd of January 1915 , expressing a preference for the "Pioneers, Kitchener's Army, 21st Division" and underwent a satisfactory medical examination at Lewes on the same day. He was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the 14th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers on the 5th of January 1915. He was attached to the Royal Flying Corps and reported for duty to at No. 4 Wing, Royal Flying Corps at Joyce Green for instruction as an Observer on the 4th of January 1915. He failed to qualify as an observer and, instead, accepted the commission with the 14th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. He was promoted to Captain on the 18th of April 1915 and embarked at Southampton with his battalion on board the SS "Mona's Queen", on the 8th of September 1915, disembarking at Le Havre at 7am the following morning.
By the 26th of September 1915 the battalion was at Philosophe near Loos. At 7.45am A Company was ordered to move to a nearby road junction to construct a road for wheeled vehicles to run eastwards. Throughout the time they were working there the Company was subjected to shrapnel fire from enemy artillery. They completed their task by 4pm by which time one other rank had been killed and two other ranks had been wounded. Archibald Bostock was also wounded in his side and in his leg, which was broken. He was evacuated to No.1 British Red Cross (Duchess of Westminster’s) Hospital at Le Touquet.
His father received the following telegram dated the 28th of September 1915:
"Regret to inform you that Capt. A.T. Bostock 14th Northumberland Fusiliers reported in 1 Red Cross Hospital Le Touquet dangerously wounded thigh & back. You are permitted to visit him no passport necessary. This telegram must be produced to Assistant Embarkation Commandant Folkestone by address only who must satisfy him as to identity."
He died two days later of peritonitis and shock.
His father received a further telegram dated the 1st of October 1915: -
"Deeply regret to inform you that Captain A.T. Bostock 14th Northumberland Fusiliers died of peritonitis following gunshot wound abdomen at No. 1 Red Cross Hospital Le Touquet 30th ultimo. Lord Kitchener expresses his sympathy."
Captain H.R.B. Wayman wrote to Sarah Bostock:-
“I cannot tell you how grieved I was to hear today of your son's death; as in addition to being brother officers in the same Company, we were personal friends. He was a splendid officer and friend and always did more than his duty, and I miss him and shall always miss him, terribly, and I know how great a loss you have sustained. On the fateful Sunday (26th of September) we were in a very trying position and he was coolness personified; in fact he was wonderful. We shall all very sincerely mourn him and treasure his memory, and his loss is keenly felt. I cannot tell you what a help he was to me. He was a son to be proud of. All the men of A Company wish to offer you and your family their sincere sympathy.“
His brothers, Corporal Lionel Southey Bostock 3 Divisional Signal Company, Canadian Engineers was killed in action on the 20th of September 1916, 2nd Lieutenant Neville Stanley Bostock B Battery, 162nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery was killed in action on the 22nd of April 1917 and Colonel John Southey Bostock CMG OL Royal Army Medical Corps died on active service on the 12th of August 1930.
"Sir, Further to the interview you were kind enough to give me yesterday, I have the honour to enclose a form giving details of my career, and copies of testimonials in support of my character, as I have been much abroad. I am particularly anxious to join the Royal Flying Corps, and hoe my experience of reconnaissance in Africa, India and China may help towards my efficiency as an Observer. You will notice I was in the Boer war, have been a Sergeant of a Maxim and a good rifle shot. I resigned my appointment in China specially to come home for the war, and naturally want to get on with my training as soon as possible. As there must presumably be some delay in granting commissions, I shall be glad to submit myself for training and trial as a civilian, without pay, on receipt of instructions. I should inform you that I, meanwhile, on your advice accepted general Sir Edward Hutton's offer of a commission in his Pioneers, but I trust this will not affect adversely my chance of becoming an Observer if found suitable."
He applied for a commission on the 2nd of January 1915 , expressing a preference for the "Pioneers, Kitchener's Army, 21st Division" and underwent a satisfactory medical examination at Lewes on the same day. He was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the 14th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers on the 5th of January 1915. He was attached to the Royal Flying Corps and reported for duty to at No. 4 Wing, Royal Flying Corps at Joyce Green for instruction as an Observer on the 4th of January 1915. He failed to qualify as an observer and, instead, accepted the commission with the 14th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. He was promoted to Captain on the 18th of April 1915 and embarked at Southampton with his battalion on board the SS "Mona's Queen", on the 8th of September 1915, disembarking at Le Havre at 7am the following morning.
By the 26th of September 1915 the battalion was at Philosophe near Loos. At 7.45am A Company was ordered to move to a nearby road junction to construct a road for wheeled vehicles to run eastwards. Throughout the time they were working there the Company was subjected to shrapnel fire from enemy artillery. They completed their task by 4pm by which time one other rank had been killed and two other ranks had been wounded. Archibald Bostock was also wounded in his side and in his leg, which was broken. He was evacuated to No.1 British Red Cross (Duchess of Westminster’s) Hospital at Le Touquet.
His father received the following telegram dated the 28th of September 1915:
"Regret to inform you that Capt. A.T. Bostock 14th Northumberland Fusiliers reported in 1 Red Cross Hospital Le Touquet dangerously wounded thigh & back. You are permitted to visit him no passport necessary. This telegram must be produced to Assistant Embarkation Commandant Folkestone by address only who must satisfy him as to identity."
He died two days later of peritonitis and shock.
His father received a further telegram dated the 1st of October 1915: -
"Deeply regret to inform you that Captain A.T. Bostock 14th Northumberland Fusiliers died of peritonitis following gunshot wound abdomen at No. 1 Red Cross Hospital Le Touquet 30th ultimo. Lord Kitchener expresses his sympathy."
Captain H.R.B. Wayman wrote to Sarah Bostock:-
“I cannot tell you how grieved I was to hear today of your son's death; as in addition to being brother officers in the same Company, we were personal friends. He was a splendid officer and friend and always did more than his duty, and I miss him and shall always miss him, terribly, and I know how great a loss you have sustained. On the fateful Sunday (26th of September) we were in a very trying position and he was coolness personified; in fact he was wonderful. We shall all very sincerely mourn him and treasure his memory, and his loss is keenly felt. I cannot tell you what a help he was to me. He was a son to be proud of. All the men of A Company wish to offer you and your family their sincere sympathy.“
His brothers, Corporal Lionel Southey Bostock 3 Divisional Signal Company, Canadian Engineers was killed in action on the 20th of September 1916, 2nd Lieutenant Neville Stanley Bostock B Battery, 162nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery was killed in action on the 22nd of April 1917 and Colonel John Southey Bostock CMG OL Royal Army Medical Corps died on active service on the 12th of August 1930.
He travelled back to England through Siberia and arrived at Newcastle on the 14th of December 1914. He applied for a commissioned in the Royal Flying Corps on the 29th of December 1914. Attached to his application was a letter to the Assistant Director of Military Aeronautics dated the 30th of December 1914: -
"Sir, Further to the interview you were kind enough to give me yesterday, I have the honour to enclose a form giving details of my career, and copies of testimonials in support of my character, as I have been much abroad. I am particularly anxious to join the Royal Flying Corps, and hoe my experience of reconnaissance in Africa, India and China may help towards my efficiency as an Observer. You will notice I was in the Boer war, have been a Sergeant of a Maxim and a good rifle shot. I resigned my appointment in China specially to come home for the war, and naturally want to get on with my training as soon as possible. As there must presumably be some delay in granting commissions, I shall be glad to submit myself for training and trial as a civilian, without pay, on receipt of instructions. I should inform you that I, meanwhile, on your advice accepted general Sir Edward Hutton's offer of a commission in his Pioneers, but I trust this will not affect adversely my chance of becoming an Observer if found suitable."
He applied for a commission on the 2nd of January 1915 , expressing a preference for the "Pioneers, Kitchener's Army, 21st Division" and underwent a satisfactory medical examination at Lewes on the same day. He was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the 14th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers on the 5th of January 1915. He was attached to the Royal Flying Corps and reported for duty to at No. 4 Wing, Royal Flying Corps at Joyce Green for instruction as an Observer on the 4th of January 1915. He failed to qualify as an observer and, instead, accepted the commission with the 14th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. He was promoted to Captain on the 18th of April 1915 and embarked at Southampton with his battalion on board the SS "Mona's Queen", on the 8th of September 1915, disembarking at Le Havre at 7am the following morning.
By the 26th of September 1915 the battalion was at Philosophe near Loos. At 7.45am A Company was ordered to move to a nearby road junction to construct a road for wheeled vehicles to run eastwards. Throughout the time they were working there the Company was subjected to shrapnel fire from enemy artillery. They completed their task by 4pm by which time one other rank had been killed and two other ranks had been wounded. Archibald Bostock was also wounded in his side and in his leg, which was broken. He was evacuated to No.1 British Red Cross (Duchess of Westminster’s) Hospital at Le Touquet.
His father received the following telegram dated the 28th of September 1915:
"Regret to inform you that Capt. A.T. Bostock 14th Northumberland Fusiliers reported in 1 Red Cross Hospital Le Touquet dangerously wounded thigh & back. You are permitted to visit him no passport necessary. This telegram must be produced to Assistant Embarkation Commandant Folkestone by address only who must satisfy him as to identity."
He died two days later of peritonitis and shock.
His father received a further telegram dated the 1st of October 1915: -
"Deeply regret to inform you that Captain A.T. Bostock 14th Northumberland Fusiliers died of peritonitis following gunshot wound abdomen at No. 1 Red Cross Hospital Le Touquet 30th ultimo. Lord Kitchener expresses his sympathy."
Captain H.R.B. Wayman wrote to Sarah Bostock:-
“I cannot tell you how grieved I was to hear today of your son's death; as in addition to being brother officers in the same Company, we were personal friends. He was a splendid officer and friend and always did more than his duty, and I miss him and shall always miss him, terribly, and I know how great a loss you have sustained. On the fateful Sunday (26th of September) we were in a very trying position and he was coolness personified; in fact he was wonderful. We shall all very sincerely mourn him and treasure his memory, and his loss is keenly felt. I cannot tell you what a help he was to me. He was a son to be proud of. All the men of A Company wish to offer you and your family their sincere sympathy.“
His brothers, Corporal Lionel Southey Bostock 3 Divisional Signal Company, Canadian Engineers was killed in action on the 20th of September 1916, 2nd Lieutenant Neville Stanley Bostock B Battery, 162nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery was killed in action on the 22nd of April 1917 and Colonel John Southey Bostock CMG OL Royal Army Medical Corps died on active service on the 12th of August 1930.
"Sir, Further to the interview you were kind enough to give me yesterday, I have the honour to enclose a form giving details of my career, and copies of testimonials in support of my character, as I have been much abroad. I am particularly anxious to join the Royal Flying Corps, and hoe my experience of reconnaissance in Africa, India and China may help towards my efficiency as an Observer. You will notice I was in the Boer war, have been a Sergeant of a Maxim and a good rifle shot. I resigned my appointment in China specially to come home for the war, and naturally want to get on with my training as soon as possible. As there must presumably be some delay in granting commissions, I shall be glad to submit myself for training and trial as a civilian, without pay, on receipt of instructions. I should inform you that I, meanwhile, on your advice accepted general Sir Edward Hutton's offer of a commission in his Pioneers, but I trust this will not affect adversely my chance of becoming an Observer if found suitable."
He applied for a commission on the 2nd of January 1915 , expressing a preference for the "Pioneers, Kitchener's Army, 21st Division" and underwent a satisfactory medical examination at Lewes on the same day. He was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the 14th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers on the 5th of January 1915. He was attached to the Royal Flying Corps and reported for duty to at No. 4 Wing, Royal Flying Corps at Joyce Green for instruction as an Observer on the 4th of January 1915. He failed to qualify as an observer and, instead, accepted the commission with the 14th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. He was promoted to Captain on the 18th of April 1915 and embarked at Southampton with his battalion on board the SS "Mona's Queen", on the 8th of September 1915, disembarking at Le Havre at 7am the following morning.
By the 26th of September 1915 the battalion was at Philosophe near Loos. At 7.45am A Company was ordered to move to a nearby road junction to construct a road for wheeled vehicles to run eastwards. Throughout the time they were working there the Company was subjected to shrapnel fire from enemy artillery. They completed their task by 4pm by which time one other rank had been killed and two other ranks had been wounded. Archibald Bostock was also wounded in his side and in his leg, which was broken. He was evacuated to No.1 British Red Cross (Duchess of Westminster’s) Hospital at Le Touquet.
His father received the following telegram dated the 28th of September 1915:
"Regret to inform you that Capt. A.T. Bostock 14th Northumberland Fusiliers reported in 1 Red Cross Hospital Le Touquet dangerously wounded thigh & back. You are permitted to visit him no passport necessary. This telegram must be produced to Assistant Embarkation Commandant Folkestone by address only who must satisfy him as to identity."
He died two days later of peritonitis and shock.
His father received a further telegram dated the 1st of October 1915: -
"Deeply regret to inform you that Captain A.T. Bostock 14th Northumberland Fusiliers died of peritonitis following gunshot wound abdomen at No. 1 Red Cross Hospital Le Touquet 30th ultimo. Lord Kitchener expresses his sympathy."
Captain H.R.B. Wayman wrote to Sarah Bostock:-
“I cannot tell you how grieved I was to hear today of your son's death; as in addition to being brother officers in the same Company, we were personal friends. He was a splendid officer and friend and always did more than his duty, and I miss him and shall always miss him, terribly, and I know how great a loss you have sustained. On the fateful Sunday (26th of September) we were in a very trying position and he was coolness personified; in fact he was wonderful. We shall all very sincerely mourn him and treasure his memory, and his loss is keenly felt. I cannot tell you what a help he was to me. He was a son to be proud of. All the men of A Company wish to offer you and your family their sincere sympathy.“
His brothers, Corporal Lionel Southey Bostock 3 Divisional Signal Company, Canadian Engineers was killed in action on the 20th of September 1916, 2nd Lieutenant Neville Stanley Bostock B Battery, 162nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery was killed in action on the 22nd of April 1917 and Colonel John Southey Bostock CMG OL Royal Army Medical Corps died on active service on the 12th of August 1930.
Inscription
14th Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers.
Gravesite Details
30th September 1915. I. A. 6.
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