1915

Tolkien-related events that took place in 1915.

March

• ? - Earliest "evidence" of Tolkien working on "fairy language".

June

• 10 - Exams start at Oxford University. Because of the war, only Tolkien and 24 others remain in the entire University. Tolkien passes.
• 28 - Tolkien applies at the Oxford recruiting office to join the army.
• ? - J.R.R. Tolkien is awarded First Class Honours degree in English Language and Literature.

July

• 15 - Tolkien is commissioned as a second lieutenant of the 13th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, and begins training at Bedford.

September

• 25 - The Big Four of the T.C.B.S. - Tolkien, Smith, Wiseman and Gilson - have their last meeting.

November

• 21 - G.B. Smith is shipped to France.

?

• ? - The poem Goblin Feet is published.

Years 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918