A Pre-War Territorial who enlisted in February 1911. Harry arrived in France in February 1915 and was discharged in March 1919. He would have fought in all the major battles of the 46th North Midland Division.
Many thanks to Harry’s grandson Phil for providing the pictures and additional information.
Enlistment and training in Harpenden
Harry enlisted in February 1911 and served with the Buxton half of “C” (Ashbourne and Buxton) Company. On August 13th 1914 Colour Sergeant Frank Brindley sent Major Edgar Heathcote (O/C “C” Company) a full list of the Buxton men serving with the Company – Harry is recorded as living at 11 Hardwick Square.
Harry mobilised with the rest of the 46th North Midland Division and proceeded to Harpenden before departure to France in February 1915.
Post card sent from Harry to his wife Gladys while he was stationed in Harpenden
The ‘Buxton Territorials’ ready to leave for France in 1915
Discharge from the Army
Unfortunately there is very little information regarding Harry’s time with the 1/6th Battalion. Following his discharge he suffered from rheumatoid arthritis, but a Medical Board determined that this was not attributable to War Service so he was denied a pension. Harry died in 1928 aged only 35.
Harry was awarded a 1914-15 Trio (representative image)
Derbyshire Territorials in the Great War 