Bernard was born at Ashwell, Hertfordshire on 18 May 1896, the only son of John and Rosina (nee Bryant) Hankin. He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell.
Frank was born in Ashwell on 24 June 1877, 7th son of Joseph and Emily (nee Austin) Haylock. He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell.
Lewis was born on 2 December 1883 in Ashwell, Hertfordshire, the second son of John and Emily (nee Huffer) Huffer. He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylor School in Ashwell.