Alonzo Gent

Son of Mrs. Caroline Lee (formerly Gent), of Stuart St., Kirkby Rd., Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottingham (CWGC). At the time of the 1911 census the family was living at 43 Virginia Street, Sneinton. His mother was a widow and listed as the head of the household. In the house were Alonzo (12, scholar), Joseph (18), a married sister, Mabel Stanton (22), and Caroline's grandson, William Henry (8 months).

Member of 2nd Nottingham Company Boys' Brigade (Dakeyne Street Lads' Club).

Private Alonzo Gent, 1/1st South Notts. Hussars, died on H.M.H.S. Valdivia at sea on 9th July 1916. He is commemorated on the Doiran memorial Greece. He served in Egypt from 12 September 1915. He qualified for the 1915 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

In memoriam published 9th July 1917 in the Nottingham Evening Post :- “GENT. – In loving memory of my dear son, Trooper Alonzo Gent, Yeomanry, who died at sea, July 9th, 1916, aged 18. Called home in the morning of his days. – From his loving mother, brothers, and sisters, and his dear friend Lillie.” Above in memoriam is courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918.