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On this day 27th November 1918: Samuel Furness from Bakewell was discharged

1870/240307 Pte Samuel Furness a farm labourer from Bakewell enlisted in April 1913. Arrived in France in 1916 and served with “C” Company. Wounded on 1.7.17 at Cite St Pierre. Discharged on 27.11.18 and later awarded TFWM.

On this day 25th November 1918: Decorations for Gallantry

25/11/18: Following decorations awarded for gallantry and devotion to to duty near Ramicourt on 3rd October1918.

Distinguished Service Order: Lieut (A/Capt) JW POTTER

Military Cross: Lieut VTG HORE

1/6th Battalion War Diary [WO/95/2694]

On this day 14th November 1918 George Brocklehurst from Brampton died of wounds

3717/241185 Pte George Brocklehurst. Enlisted in January 1915 and arrived in France in 1916 and served with No 9 Platoon “C” Company. Died of wounds in 12 General Hospital in France.