George was posted to the 16th Battalion, the Chatsworth Rifles with 125 other men in early Sept 1916. These men were issued with the Regimental numbers 70052 to 70177.
In 1916 this numbering system was used to transfer men from the Territorial Battalions of the Sherwood Foresters to the Regular and Service Battalions under Army Order 204/A.C.I. 1499.
George was captured at Thiepval on 9th October during the attack on the SCHWABEN REDOUBT.
George was interned in Giessen POW Camp when he sent this card.
Derbyshire Territorials in the Great War 
Thanks Mike. Your statement “These men were issued with the Regimental numbers 70052 to 70177. In 1916 this numbering system was used to transfer men from the Territorial Battalions of the Sherwood Foresters to the Regular and Service Battalions under Army Order 204/A.C.I. 1499.” is probably the most useful thing I have found this year. These 7XXXX series service numbers have had me foxed for years. Warmest regards, Mike Orme
Hi Mike – glad it is of help – I’ve emailed you the key to the 7**** numbers – or at least to end on 1916 – I ran out of steam for 1917, but I still think there are some inconsistencies, cheers Mike