Harry was born on 28 April 1900 at Ashwell, Hertfordshire, the eldest son of Frank and Mary Ann (nee Clements) Waldock of Silver Street, Ashwell, Hertfordshire. He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell.
Herbert was born in the 4th quarter 1893 at Ashwell, Hertfordshire, the second son of Benjamin John and Agnetta (nee Covington) Waldock of Ashwell. Herbert was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell and before enlisting he was a baker in Shefford, Bedfordshire.
Percy was born on 16 April 1898 at Holloway, Middlesex, the fourth son of Charles Simon and Mary Jane (nee Winter) Wilkins. He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell.
John was born in August 1884 at Ashwell, Hertfordshire, the sixth son of Samuel and Eliza (nee Clements) Winter. He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell.
Arthur was born in July 1884 at Ashwell, Hertfordshire, the second son of George and Lucy (nee Waldock) Worboys of Ashwell. He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell.