3711/241181 Pte William Bowler from Danesmoor enlisted in January 1915 and arrived in France in February 1917. Captured during the Kaiserschlacht.
On this day 30th November 1918: William Bowler returned home from a POW Camp
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On this day 29th November 1918: The first coal miners return home
29/11/18: 33 Coal miners sent to England for work under Class W of the Army Reserve.
1/6th Battalion War Diary [WO/95/2694]
On this day 28th November 1918: Officers join from England
28/11/18: 2/Lieuts AJ BRISTOW, CE FINCH, W HAXELL, S PFOB MM joined from England.
Archibald Joseph Bristow
Stanley Pfob
1/6th Battalion War Diary [WO/95/2694]
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 23rd November 1918: Victor Hore is first Officer to proceed to England
23/11/18 LANDRECIES: Lieut VTG HORE proceeded to England for tour of duty.
Victor Thomas George Hore
1/6th Battalion War Diary [WO/95/2694]
On this day 23rd November 1918: John Howe from Tideswall was discharged
1618/307424 Pte John Howe a miner from Tideswall enlisted in March 1912. Arrived in France with the 46 NM Division in February 1915. Also served with the 2/8th Battalion.
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.
On these days 14-30th November 1918: Battalion engaged in salvage work
14-30/11/18 LANDRECIES: Battalion engaged in salvage work. Battalion, Brigade and Corps Football competitions.
1/6th Battalion War Diary [WO/95/2694]
On this day 14th November 1918: 46 NMD joined XIII Corps
14/11/18: Battn moved to billets in LANDRECIES. 46 Division left IX Corps and joined XIII Corps. Division not detailed to from part of Army of Occupation.
1/6th Battalion War Diary [WO/95/2694]
Derbyshire Territorials in the Great War 