Son of James Phillips, house furnisher, and Sarah A Phillips, of 189 Redland Road. Younger brother of Archibald Douglas, Ethel, Edward, Crofton, and Stanley Wansborough.

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Phillips was born on 05/08/1896, and attended the School from 1908-1909. He served as a Bombardier in the Army, with the Royal Field Artillery 2nd Gloucester Bty. 3rd/1st South Midland Bde.. Phillips sadly lost his life on 30/10/1915, as a result of the War.

Phillips is buried in Hebuterne Military Cemetery, France, reference I. N. 22.

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Consolation (BGS Chronicle December 1915)

"Bombadier J.M.P. Philiips was serving with the 2nd Gloucester Battery of the R.F.A., and was with his captain at the Observatory Station when a shell bursting very near wounded him fatally. The captain who was with him wrote: 'He was a favourite with us all, and so cheerful and such a bright boy. I am sure I personally shall miss him greatly. I am very sorry to have to write such a letter, but you will have the consolation of knowing that he died a hero's death.' Many will remember him at School, his frank open face, his affectionate disposition, and the promise of good sportsmanship and good fellowship which he showed; it is sad that the youngest are paying most of the cost."