Llarena, Eustace Fernando
Llarena, E.F. 2nd Lieut., 2nd Suffolk Regt. From Dulwich College he came to Guy's in October, 1910, and at once made his reputation as an enthusiastic "Rugger" player. A member of the Water Polo Team in 1911, he captained the 1914 team which wrested the cup from the London Hospital. In August, 1914, he joined the Artists' Rifles, and while in France obtained a commission in the Suffolk Regt. Killed in action while attacking a wood near Ypres on June 20th, 1915.
"Larry" as he was known to all his old friends up at the Hospital, received his early education at Dulwich College, where he was an enthusiastic "Rugger" player and a Sergeant in the Officers' Training Corps.
He entered the Medical and Dental Schools in October, 1910, and passed his First Professional and First Conjoint Examinations in 1912.
When the War began he was working for his Second Conjoint Examination, and he joined the Artists' Rifles in August, 1914. He obtained his commission while in France and became a Second Lieutenant in the 2nd Battalion of the Suffolk Regiment.
Always to the fore in any sport, he gained his "Rugger Blue" in the 1912-1913 season, and played for the 1st XV, regularly afterwards.
As a water-polo player he also excelled and was a member of the water-polo team in 1911 and onwards, and in 1914 captained the team which wrested the cup again from the London Hospital. He also figured as a member of the Inter-Hospital Swimming Four.
By the death of E.F. Llarena the hospital has lost one of her best athletes who answered the call to arms during the first week of war and now must be added to the Roll of Honour of Guy's men, who have met that glorious end on the battlefield. Guy's Hospital Reports Vol.LXX, War Memorial Number
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Llarena |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | Eustace Fernando |
| Date of birth | 1892 |
| Place of birth | South Norwood |
| Family details | Son of Mrs B. S. Llarena, of 39, Red Post Hill, Herne Hill, and the late Fernando Llarena (Spanish) |
| Previous education | Dulwich College |
| College | Guy's Hospital |
| Dates at college | 1910-1914 |
| Dept / course | Medical and Dental |
| Military unit | Suffolk Regiment, 2nd Battn |
| Date enlisted | Outbreak of War |
| War / conflict | World War One (1914-1918) |
| Date of death | 18 June 1915 |
| Age at death | 23 |
| Rank at death | Second Lieutenant |
| Place of death | Ypres |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Commemoration(s) | Guy's Memorial; Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial |
| Sources | Guy's Hospital Medical School Records, King's College London Archives; Commonwealth War Graves Commission; Soldiers Died in the Great War |