1575 William Cartledge a quarryman from Monsal Dale was killed in action. He was buried in Divisional Cemetery and is in fact the only man of the entire 139th Sherwood Foresters Brigade to be laid to rest there.
The cemetery is situated on the Western edge of Ypres and was used for burials from April 1915 onwards. It’s possible that William was buried in this Cemetery as the Battalion was marching back to their bivouacs, which were located between Poperinge and Vlamertinge at G.18.C.2.8.
12.3.15 (Bac St. Maur): SHERWOOD FORESTERS Brigade detached to II CAVALRY DIVISION under Major Gen. Gough.
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12th March 1915: We were standing by all day. At night we could see an artillery duel in the distance. Part of the mill here has been used as an ammunition stores by the Germans. The English had blown it up. I never saw iron twisted as much in my life. On this day the Notts and Derby Brigade was attached to a Cavalry Division Commanded by General Gough. Nearby was a big naval gun 15.7 ins. Shook the whole factory when fired. Aeroplanes flying in all directions.
[2381 Pte. George Potter Bagshaw]
Derbyshire Territorials in the Great War 