Benjamin was the younger son of George and Emma (nee Hicks) Game, born in Aspenden, near Buntingford, Hertfordshire in 13 April 1876.
Joseph was the sixth son of Walter and Annis (nee Sale, 2nd wife) Harradine born in Hinxworth, Hertfordshire in the 2 Dec 1892. He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell, Hertfordshire.
Victor was the seventh son of Charles and Annie (nee Stamford) Strickland, born at Ashwell on 10 April 1890. He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell.
Edward was born at Bulwell, Nottinghamshire on 29 September 1879, the elder son of Arthur and Alma Rosina (nee Worboys). He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell.