Bernard-Onraët, Hugh
It is with very great regret that we record the untimely death of Lieut. H. Bernard-Onraë t, R.A.M.C., who was killed at the relief of Ladysmith on February 27th.
Educated at Cranleigh School, Bernard-Onraë t commenced his professional training at Guy’ s in April, 1892, and qualified M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 1898. He entered the Service in the following year, and after a probationary period at Netley, was ordered to South Africa.
His loss is greatly mourned by all who knew him at the hospital, where his genial personality and his keen sporting interest in athletics, more especially in the work of the Association Football Club, of which he was secretary, alike gained him many friendships. By his death, Guy’ s has lost a true son, and the Service a splendid officer. Guy’ s Hospital Gazette, March 17th 1900.
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Bernard-Onraë t |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | Hugh |
| Date of birth | 9 October 1871 |
| Place of birth | Bhaugalpore, West Bengal |
| Family details | Son of Pierre Thomas and Emily Onraë t |
| Previous education | Cranleigh |
| College | Guy's Hospital |
| Dates at college | 1892-1898 |
| Dept / course | Conjoint Diploma |
| Qualifications | M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 1898 |
| Military unit | Royal Army Medical Corps |
| Date enlisted | July 1899 |
| War / conflict | Second Boer War (1899-1902) |
| Date of death | 27-Feb-00 |
| Age at death | 28 |
| Rank at death | Lieutenant |
| Place of death | Pieter’ s Hill |
| Cause of death | Killed in action at the relief of Ladysmith |
| Commemoration(s) | Guy’ s Hospital Memorial |
| Notes | Birth records etc. give the family surname as Onraë t as does the London Gazette in 1901. Member of the Goblins Club (Guy’s men of the 1891 and 1892 entries) |
| Sources | Guy’ s Hospital Medical School Records, King’ s College London Archives; London Gazette |