7684/242481 Pte John Wright of the 1/6th Battalion was granted an extension to his leave in December 1918……

Leave extension
John Wright MIC
John Wright medal role

Amongst the other men granted leave extensions were:-

203731 L/Cpl William Davey – 11th Battalion – from Nottingham. William attested in December 1915 and was mobilised in April 1917. He was posted to the 5th Reserve Battalion for training. William arrived in France in October 1917 and was posted to the 11th Battalion. William was discharged in February 1919 and died in March 1923. His widow – Mabel Elizabeth – was awarded a pension,

Pension record

102925 L/Cpl Peter Copeland – 11th Battalion – actually served with the 2/6th Battalion after transferring from the KOSB in Spring 1918.


72184 Pte James Isles – 9th Battalion – James had previously served with the ASC and 17th Battalion (Welbeck Rangers).


24836 Pte William Kirkbridge – 15th Battalion.


120008 Pte Jonas Thornley – 8th Battalion.


61536 Pte Frederick Twigg – 9th Battalion.

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