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On this day 12th November 1915

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3011 Pte. William Hayes

Was wounded in action whilst serving with “A” Company. Unfortunately no further details are available about William and his War service.3011 Hayes MIC 3011 HayesWilliam enlisted into the 2/6th Battalion in October 1914. He arrived in France with the 1st Reserve Reinforcement in June 1915 and was disembodied in January 1919.

1296 Pte. Graham Cherry

Was transfered to England pending discharge as ‘time expired’.1296 Cheery1296 Cherry 2

Graham Cherry, a printer by trade, enlisted into the 6th Battalion in October 1910 aged 16 and served with “G” (Clay Cross) Company.

His father was 111 Sergeant William Henry Cherry (below).111 Cherry

On this day 27th October 1915

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No record in the War Diary [WO/95/2694]

Oct 27th. Inspn by Colonel 10-30 a.m. Set off at 1 p.m. to Hesdigneul for rehearsal of review. Rain at intervals, & dirty under foot. Passed aerodrome.

[3289 Pte George William Beardsley]

1294 Pte George Howe & 1409 Pte George Smart

Returned to England on this day

1294 HoweGeorge Howe was an apprentice pattern maker from Clay Cross when he enlisted into the 6th Battalion in November 1910 and originally served with “G” Clay Cross Company. He arrived in France with the II Reinforcement in June 1915. He returned to England on the SS Mona Queen for discharge as ‘time expired’

1920px-Painting_of_Mona's_Queen

1409 SmartGeorge Smart was an 18 year old miner from Clay Cross when he enlisted into the 6th Battalion in May 1911 and served with “G” Clay Cross Company. He arrived in France with the 46th Division in February 1915 and transferred to England with otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear). George later returned to France with the 6th Reinforcement in March 1916.