Frederick Close (1803) was born in Manchester, Lancashire, the son of John Close (1762) and Mary Rylance. He enlisted into His Majesty's 86th or Royal County of Down Regiment of Infantry, but perished in the River Suir near Clonmel, County…
James Brooks Close (1888) was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of James Brooks Close (1851) and Susan Humble. He saw active service in France during World War 1.
Arthur Brooks Close-Brooks (1884) was born in Eccles, Lancashire, the son of John Brooks Close (1850) and Emily Brooks. On the outbreak of war he enlisted in the Public Schools Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers, and subsequently obtained a commission…
John Charles Close-Brooks (1876) was born in Eccles, Lancashire, the son of John Brooks Close (1850) and Emily Brooks. Served in the Great War as a Lieutenant in the the Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line, and 1st Life…
John Charles Close-Brooks (1876) was born in Eccles, Lancashire, the son of John Brooks Close (1850) and Emily Brooks. He served in the South African War (Imperial Yeomanry (22nd Cheshire Company)), and afterwards in the 6th Dragoon Guards until 1904.
