Albert was born at Ashwell, Hertfordshire on 31 May 1880, the second son of Albert William and Eliza Madeline (nee Harbord) Chote. He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell.
Walter was born on 22 July1876, the eldest son of John and Emily (nee Huffer) Huffer in Ashwell, Hertfordshire. He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell.
Ernest was the 4th son of Thomas and Jane Sarah (nee Smith), born at Ashwell, Hertfordshire on 23 November 1867. Ernest was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell.
Bertie Charles was the eldest son of Charles and Annie (nee Stamford) Strickland, born at Ashwell on 16 August 1878. He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell.
Mark was the eldest son of Francis and Emily (nee Lucas) born at Pembroke Farm, Slip End, Ashwell, Hertfordshire on 18 July 1885 and baptised at Newnham, Hertfordshire. He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell.