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First World War Journal: February 2016

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First World War Journal. Wednesday, 17 February 2016. Initial excitement for Cheshire Yeomanry who early experienced the coastal bombardment. Of Yarmouth and Zeppelin bombing raids. Over Norfolk, largely gave way in 1915 to a period of many months with little to report. The Regiment remained at Langley Park. Until 26 July 1915. At this time, they moved to Somerleyton Park and took over a new sector of coast at Lowestoft, about four miles from camp. Yeomanry Regiments within these Brigades comprised:.

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First World War Journal: January 2016

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First World War Journal. Sunday, 31 January 2016. In December 1915 Lord Derby’s Group Scheme for recruitment came to a close. Under this scheme, men aged 18 to 40 were informed that they could continue to enlist voluntarily or attest with an obligation to come if called up later on. Allocation to groups was made based on age and marital status. William Edward Britton of Hotwells, Bristol, (born in 1895) was one of those who had attested under the Group (Derby) Scheme. He was mobilised on 21 January 1916 ...

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First World War Journal: Minia Camp

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First World War Journal. Wednesday, 25 May 2016. Cheshire Yeomanry arrived at Alexandria, Egypt. On 14 March 1916. The 25 officers and 451 men remained on board HMT Haverford until 15 March, when they disembarked and entrained in open cattle trucks for camp at Beni Salama. This camp in the desert was not popular with the men or officers and it was likely with some relief then that the Regiment moved to Minia. Some 150 miles south of Cairo, on 18 April. At this time, the Regiment was responsible for sendi...

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First World War Journal: Contents

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First World War Journal. Use 'Labels' (right) to filter posts by subject. Alternatively, use this 'Index' to browse a list of articles. They are generally grouped by Regiment and in subject chronological order. An additional Names Index. Can also be searched if looking for individuals. Thomas Minshall at Witton Grammar School, 1904. Exercise is the means of Health. Thomas Minshall and the Verdin Technical School Gymnasium, May 1914. Well Ordered Bustle and Activity. The Godwin Family and WWI. The Best Pa...

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First World War Journal: April 2016

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First World War Journal. Friday, 22 April 2016. William Britton, of Bristol, received basic training with the 16th (Reserve) Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment. On 12 April 1916 he was posted to the 13th (Service) Battalion (Forest of Dean) (Pioneers) Gloucestershire Regiment. With whom he received more specific training on the role of Pioneers. The Battalion had departed for France in March 1916 and William appears to have joined them in May. The War Illustrated, 10th March 1917. It is in the winter an...

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First World War Journal: May 2016

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First World War Journal. Wednesday, 25 May 2016. Cheshire Yeomanry arrived at Alexandria, Egypt. On 14 March 1916. The 25 officers and 451 men remained on board HMT Haverford until 15 March, when they disembarked and entrained in open cattle trucks for camp at Beni Salama. This camp in the desert was not popular with the men or officers and it was likely with some relief then that the Regiment moved to Minia. Some 150 miles south of Cairo, on 18 April. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Brunner Mond and Co.

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First World War Journal: Baharia Expedition

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First World War Journal. Wednesday, 21 December 2016. By late August 1916. Five blockhouses had been built and a sixth (B.6) was nearing completion along the Darb el Rubi track, from Samalut on the Nile towards Baharia. The light railway too was expected to reach B.6 by early October. During this period the main Senussi force, estimated at 1,800 men, was in Dakhla, the richest of the oases. The "warders of the desert". Captured Senussi ass, with the Regimental pet. Taken at El Alamein, December 1916.

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First World War Journal: March 2016

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First World War Journal. Tuesday, 15 March 2016. We have arrived somewhere…. On 3 March 1916, 25 Officers and 451 other ranks of the Cheshire Yeomanry departed from Devonport. On board HMT Haverford. The ship arrived safely at Alexandria, Egypt, on 14 March 1916, where the men remained on board until the following day. 8220;Persistent rumours in Chester that Haverford, with Cheshire Yeomanry on board, has been torpedoed, and is causing widespread anxiety. Will you authorise contradiction of statement?

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First World War Journal: October 2015

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First World War Journal. Saturday, 17 October 2015. A Man of the Sea. Frank Burgess Platt appears in a Verdin Technical School gymnastics. Team portrait of 1908. Also included within the team is Thomas Minshall. On 25 October 1909 Frank married Thomas’ sister Marian Minshall (b.1886) at St.Wilfrid’s Church, Davenham, Cheshire. Sunday, 11 October 2015. Exercise is the means of Health. Professor Cullen - Tom Ward - Frank Platt. What trophy is this? In May 1914, and while Thomas was Secretary and Instructor...

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First World War Journal: December 2015

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First World War Journal. Tuesday, 15 December 2015. Great Wave Of Patriotism. In December 1915 the Group Scheme for recruitment came to a close. This had been introduced in order to bolster the dwindling numbers of volunteer recruits, and it is at this time that William Britton stepped forward for military service. 4 Dowry Place, Hotwells,. Is the fourth property from the right. Western Daily Press - Wednesday 20 October 1915. Under the Group Scheme, men aged 18 to 40 were informed that they could contin...