This gives similar facilities for the 1901 census. Search is free but viewing transcripts & images is pay-for (pre-paid credits or vouchers). This is the site that is run in conjunction with FriendsReunited. http://www.1901census.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Cheers, Ian Jon Nixey wrote: > Woopse sorry folks used the wrong email address! Jon > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Jon Nixey > To: Rootsweb Portsmouth Gosport > Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2006 6:10 PM > Subject: Finding occupants at an address in a census > > > Hi everyone > > I was just reading a newsletter that states that you can search by an address on the 1841, 1861, 1871 and 1891 censuses at findmypast.com (which used to be 1837online.com). I don't know how long you have been able to do this, but I remember someone asking some time ago if it was possible to search a census by address, and the general answer given was "no". Hopefully this may at least help some to find who was at an address in one of the censuses I mentioned above. > > Kind regards to all, Jon -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.7/538 - Release Date: 18/11/2006

Woopse sorry folks used the wrong email address! Jon ----- Original Message ----- From: Jon Nixey To: Rootsweb Portsmouth Gosport Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2006 6:10 PM Subject: Finding occupants at an address in a census Hi everyone I was just reading a newsletter that states that you can search by an address on the 1841, 1861, 1871 and 1891 censuses at findmypast.com (which used to be 1837online.com). I don't know how long you have been able to do this, but I remember someone asking some time ago if it was possible to search a census by address, and the general answer given was "no". Hopefully this may at least help some to find who was at an address in one of the censuses I mentioned above. Kind regards to all, Jon

Hi everyone I was just reading a newsletter that states that you can search by an address on the 1841, 1861, 1871 and 1891 censuses at findmypast.com (which used to be 1837online.com). I don't know how long you have been able to do this, but I remember someone asking some time ago if it was possible to search a census by address, and the general answer given was "no". Hopefully this may at least help some to find who was at an address in one of the censuses I mentioned above. Kind regards to all, Jon

Thanks for all the info on the above. I am only a voluntary helper. My wife and I did one of the guided walks a few years ago.I agree It is not a very good subject for children, but I don't know what angle the school are taking yet. Regards Bazzer Portchester Fareham Hampshire www.clarkeology.com -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.7/538 - Release Date: 18/11/2006

Might be worthwhile having a look at the 'Still and West' pub http://ultimatepubguide.com/pubs/info.phtml?pub_id=361

There is a booklet at Portsmouth Liberary by the Local history group called "Spice Island" or you can buy a copy at the museum. Sharon ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 12:00 PM Subject: Re: [PORTSMOUTH-GOSPORT] Spice Island Portsmouth > Portsmouth Central Library has an historical leaflet describing > just such an historical walk. > > Philip Wray > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the > message

I will shortly be going on a walk around Spice Island with a group of primary school children. Where can I find out some background information? Regards Bazzer Portchester Fareham Hampshire www.clarkeology.com -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.6/536 - Release Date: 16/11/2006

I was confused at first with this talk of Spice Island and Portsmouth, until I realised that I was thinking of Spike Island. That would have beem quite a walk for the children. David ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bazzer" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Cc: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 5:50 AM > Subject: [HAMPSHIRE-LIFE] Spice Island Portsmouth > > >>I will shortly be going on a walk around Spice Island with a group of >> primary school children. Where can I find out some background >> information? >> Regards >> Bazzer >> Portchester >> Fareham >> Hampshire >> www.clarkeology.com >> >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this outgoing message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.6/536 - Release Date: >> 16/11/2006 >> >> >> *************************************** >> >> When replying to this message, please spare a thought for your fellow >> list members, and anyone searching the archives in the future. SNIP >> everything which is not essential for comprehension or continuity >> (including the footers which will be put back anyway!) >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without >> the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Further to my earlier note, I should add that the walk guide is in the Local History Section on the Top Floor of the Library. They will allow you to copy it Philip Wray

Hi Bazzer, There are story boards at strategic points. You must include the Cathedral and show them the Memorials of Naval significence. Also the grave of the unknown sailor from the Mary Rose in the right hand isle as you enter past the cathedral shop. Mike Waterlooville

Portsmouth Central Library has an historical leaflet describing just such an historical walk. Philip Wray

Hello Bazzer, Looks to me like the Windebank family are living in East St, Cosham. It's the scribble on the top left of the census image in the column named "Place". I couldn't find an East Street on a modern map, but Havant Road could fit the bill. Simon Canberra, Australia -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bazzer Sent: 12 November 2006 05:00 To: [email protected] Subject: [PORTSMOUTH-GOSPORT] 1841 census request How did all you clever people work out the address on the 1841. I thought it only gave the parish and district? Can anyone work out my CLARKE's & WINDEBANK's at Cosham in the district of Widley. Ref HO/390/6 Regards Bazzer Portchester Fareham Hampshire www.clarkeology.com -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.2/528 - Release Date: 10/11/2006 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Cheryl, Noticed your e-mail about TERRY, would these addresses help you: FITZROY, ONTARIO INFO: Sending contacts for Fitzroy Historical Society and also the two adjacent old townships. They will post queries in their newsletters. Fitzroy Township Historical Society Jim Armstrong 2607 Shanna Rd., Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Torbolton Township Historical Society Barbara Reynolds 3105 Barlow Crescent, Dunrobin, Ontario K0A 1T0 All the best, Edna - Ottawa --- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cheryl" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 5:13 PM Subject: [PORTSMOUTH-GOSPORT] Terry Hello all, I know that I have posted this information before, but thought I would give it another try as I am still not having much luck. The TERRY line that I am trying to find information of, goes as follows; Harry Terry; born- Nov.26,1797, Saint Thomas, Portsmouth, Hampshire. Son of John and Sarah Terry Harry married Lucy Johnston, July 20,1817, Saint Mary's Portsea, Hampshire. I only know of two daughters, but understand there are more, I have no info. The two daughters I know of; 1.Mary Ann Terry, born-ca.1825, Saint Mary's, Portsea, Hampshire. She married James Wark at Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario, Canada. I believe she died there, ca. 1858. 2. Amelia Sarah Terry, born-Dec.25,1822, Saint Mary's, Portsea, Hampshire. Family information has it that this line is related to the Famous Terry line in London theater. My grandparent's told me that Mary Ann Terry and the famous "Dame Ellen Terry", were cousins. I have lot's of information of the Ellen Terry line and have not been able to make a connection. I would appreciate any help at all. Thanks, Cheryl ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks Jan! I really appreciate that. Amelia is my wife's great grandmother's half-sister. Kind regards, Jon

Hi Jon. They are living at 6 Orange Street, Portsmouth. Amelia, married a laundress, working from home, on own account. Elsie aged 7 Charles aged 2 If you need any more info, give us a shout Regards Jan Jon Nixey <[email protected]> wrote: Hi again everyone, Could sks transcribe the additional household details for the entry below for me, please? 1901 census, Portsmouth Amelia Finch, head, abt 1869 (32) Gosport, Hampshire Elsie finch, daughter, abt 1894 (7) Gosport, Hampshire, Charles Finch, son, abt 1899 (2) Portsmouth Many thanks in advance, kindest regards to all, Jon ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi again everyone, Could sks transcribe the additional household details for the entry below for me, please? 1901 census, Portsmouth Amelia Finch, head, abt 1869 (32) Gosport, Hampshire Elsie finch, daughter, abt 1894 (7) Gosport, Hampshire, Charles Finch, son, abt 1899 (2) Portsmouth Many thanks in advance, kindest regards to all, Jon

Remembrance Sunday 2006 I would like to mention my uncle, Percy Squire Willcocks*, b. 13 Feb 1896 in Portsea, Hampshire, who served in the Army in WW I, spending a year and two months in the Somme area of France before being sent home to train as an officer, which training continued until after the end of the war, so he survived, and became a chemist. *WO 374/74608 WILLCOCKS, 2/Lieut P S 1917-1922 He enlisted on 22 Jan 1917 for the duration, and was demobbed on 14 Jan 1919, with 1 yr 2 months overseas service, 10 months Home service (during which he was in Cadet Training) and was given a permanent 2nd Lieut. rank. He was recommended for Cadet training by Brig. Genl. Commanding 99th Infantry Brigade (signed) C. Ironside. The commander of 99th Infantry Brigade from 27 Mar 1918 to Sep 1918 was Brigadier General William Edmund Ironside DSO (1880-1959). He was knighted in 1919 and Sir Edmund went on to become a General, being Chief of the Imperial General Staff from 3 Sep 1939 to 27 May 1940, and then Commander-in-Chief Home Forces for a short time. He was promoted to Field Marshal in 1940 and died on 22 Sep 1959. Where would the 99th Infantry have served between 22 Jan 1917 and 5 Jul 1918 when he was ordered to report to 17 Bn. London Regiment at Rhyl? The 99th Brigade was under command of the 2nd Division, and the Battles of Arras Apr-May 1917, the Battle of Cambrai Nov-Dec 1917, and the First Battles of the Somme Mar 1918 were the main engagements of the 2nd Infantry Division during that time. He was in the 1st Bn. K. R. R. C. on 27 May 1918, in the field (where?) The 2nd Division took part in the Battle of Arras on 28 Mar 1918 (one of the First Battles of the Somme 1918), but things were reasonably quiet for the Battalion in May, with no significant engagements that I can see. Three men of the 1st KRRC were killed in action between 8th and 11th May 1918 and were buried in Berles New Military Cemetery, 15 kilometres south west of Arras, so that probably gives an idea of the Battalion's location at that point. The War Diary in the WO 95 series at Kew would be your best bet for determining the battalion's precise location on 27 May. Who was the Major General in command of that regiment , 2nd Division, (signature looks like "G Leeeeea") on that date? It looks as though you are thinking of Major General C E Pereira, who had been General Officer Commanding the 2nd Division from 27 Dec 1916. My question is - did he qualify for a medal/medals? If he served in the regular Army, and was posted overseas and honorably discharged, would he not have been entitled to any medals? Yes, he should have qualified for some campaign medals, and if you go and have a search for Percy Willcocks at the Medal Index Card database at <http://www.documentsonline.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse-refine.asp?CatID=10&searchType=browserefine&pagenumber=1&query=*&queryType=1> you'll find the following entry which looks as though it's for the right person, especially when your next paragraph is taken into account. Medal card of Willcocks, Percy S Corps Regiment No Rank London Regiment 534442 Acting Corporal Also what rank is A/Cpl. (what he was at the time of application to become a Cadet Officer)? Acting Corporal, which matches the above Medal Index Card very nicely. The replies to my many questions above were from Forrest Anderson, who kindly helped me to understand my he uncle's military history, and yes, I have purchased both his military record and his medal card from the National Archives. I also have numerous references from the London Gazette about him. I met Uncle Percy several times in the postwar years, but he died in Mar Qtr 1973. My father, Edmund William Willcocks, b. 19 Oct 1880 Portsea, Hampshire served in the Essex Volunteer Regiment, Territorial Army, during WW I as he was considered medically unfit for the Regular Army. He made Lt. before his discharge in 1921. He claimed to have served in Leytonstone, shooting Zeppelins with a Lewis gun, but we have not been able to verify this other than that there is a T.A. center near that location. In WW II, he worked at a munitions factory, narrowly escaping injury one night when a bomb landed nearby. He died in Mar Qtr 1961. Another relative, who was not born in Portsmouth, but died at the front in WW I was Lance Cpl. Joseph John Willcocks, Bedfordshire Regiment, son of Edward Herbert Willcocks and grandson of a Portsmouth man, William Robert WILLCOCKS. His memorial is on CWGC. He was b. Jun Qtr 1898 in Tottenham, and died on 26 Sep 1916, aged 18, in the Somme area. Buried at Grove Town Cemetery, Meault, Somme, France, and his grave like others at that cemetery has been kept in near-pristine condition. Lest we forget. Martin Willcocks Taylorsville, UT, USA.

Debbie My father was very young when he signed up for WW1 but he survived, others didn't. Remembering especially my mother's uncle Ernest William Hines, born 24 Octotober 1893 Elson, died 26 October 1917 and listed on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Web site. Rita ----- Original Message ----- From: "Debi" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2006 5:20 PM Subject: Re: [PORTSMOUTH-GOSPORT] WW1 Diary of George Harry Newton > Rita: > > Thank you for posting this - it certainly gives some insight into a > soldier's life. He was so young. > > Debi > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of > Rita Newton > Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2006 11:22 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [PORTSMOUTH-GOSPORT] WW1 Diary of George Harry Newton > > > Hi > Given the date, I thought I would share my father's WW1 diary, as > transcribed by my eldest brother. > George Harry Newton was born in Portsmouth on 28 July 1898 and died in > Elson, Gosport on 29 September 1980. He would talk about his experiences > in > WW2 but never talked about WW1 - this diary was found in his papers after > his death. > Rita > > > Army Number 1854358 Sapper NEWTON G. H. > Regimental number 314258 ROYAL ENGINEERS > This is a Diary partly rewritten in Dublin on the 3rd day of February 1922 > (1933?) > Signed G. H. Newton - Sapper R. E. > This covers the period 27/ 8/1914 to 5/3/1932 > 1914 > Enlisted upon the 27th day of August 1914 (aged 16 yrs 1 month) in the > Corps > of Royal Engineers (Territorials, Hants). Was posted to No. 4 Company and > served more or less uneventfully at Portsmouth and Gosport until the 1st > day > of January 1918. > 1918 > Upon that date (1 January) I proceeded to Christchurch and joined The > Royal > Naval Divisional Engineers for a course of field engineering. > I had not been there very long before I was sent to the Tank Corps, > Wareham, > but was rejected because of my eyesight. On returning to Christchurch the > R > N D E was renamed the 5th Reserve Battery of the Royal Engineers. > Half way through my infantry training, having previously passed through a > course of earthworks, I was put on a draft for Egypt and sent on leave, > but > on returning my draft was cancelled. > Continued training until June 12th 1918 and left Southampton for France, > arriving at La Havre on June 19th > Left La Havre on the evening of June 19th and arrived at Rouen in the > morning of June 20th. Here I was issued with full marching order, steel > hat > etc., and passed the medical examination. On June 21st passed through > teargas chamber and on following day passed through chloride gas chamber. > June 23rd was spent sandbagging No 8 Hospital, and on June 24th was posted > to No 460 Field Co R. E and transferred from 7a Co. to No 2 Co. > On June 26th was again medically examined and then paraded in full > marching > order etc., and left Rouen at 5 pm. > Arrived at Orville Reinforcement camp at 6.15pm on the 27th June. Have I > got > a good tasting of active service as Jerry was around bombing all night. > On June 28th I proceeded to Famerham to join the company and arrived at > 5.00pm. On the 29th paraded for bath etc., and afterwards cleaned the tool > carts up. > Joined No 2 Section June 30th, the section proceeded to Sonastre and > arrived > at 12.30pm and built bivouacs. > July 1st finished the bivouacs and started on dugouts near the Chateau de > la > Hague. Worked eight-hour shifts clicking the 12.00midnight shift. This > continued until July 14th when the Company packed up at 2.00am on July > 15th > and left Sonastre for Doulongs where we entrained at 9.00am. > Passed through Paris at 2.00am on July 16th and arrived at our destination > at 5.30pm on July 16th > After resting for a while the Company marched to Sommesour, a distance of > 12 > to 13 kilometres away arriving there at 2.00am on July 17th. Here we > rested > until 1.30pm, and then marched to village 2 which was about 20 kilometres > away. Arrived at 9.45pm. > July 18th rested until 1.30pm, and marched to village 3 another 20 > kilometres away, arriving at 2.00am on July 19th. Rested until 5.00am and > moved off at 7.30am for village 4 where we arrived at 4.00pm. > On July 20th we left at 3.00am and arrived at village 5, really only a > forest, at 1.00pm. > Moved off again and arrived at village 6 (Chamery) at 5.00pm On July 21st. > Here we dumped into an old sandpit and rigged up some shelters (ground > sheets etc.). Here we rested until 6.00pm when we proceeded to the line to > make a mule track. Lively place, nearly stopped a H V. Returned at 2.00am > on > July 26th upon which night I was gas guard. > July 27th we paraded in full marching order and shovels at 5.00pm and > proceeded to Farfaux repairing roads, billeted in Marfaux. > July 28th (my birthday 21st) paraded at 8.00am and marched to wood near > Farfaux. 2.00 in battle order and shovels marched to Farfaux to repair > roads. Nothing doing as Jerry was busy, so sat in a ditch all day. Got a > touch of gas. > July 29th paraded at 9.00am and salvaged some French shells etc. 5.30pm > paraded for burying the dead, but it was cancelled. > July 30th paraded at 9.00am and went burying our dead. Rotten job as the > bodies were badly decomposed. Recalled at 3.00pm and the Company proceeded > to wood near Farfaux, and stayed there until August 1st when we paraded at > 12.45pm and marched to the wood near Eponary on Mairne, stayed until Aug > 3rd > when, after rifle inspection and cleaning Pontoon wagons etc. we marched > to > Vertax where we loaded trains with Brigade transport. > August 4th on same job loading until 7.00pm on August 5th and stayed the > night in the village. > August 6th paraded at 9.00am and proceeded to bus where we arrived at > 5.00pm. Clicked some decent billets in wood. Here we stayed until August > 19th doing odd jobs etc., had a fairly easy time of it too. > At 8.30pm on August 19th we moved to Humbercourt and arrived there at > 3.00am. > August 20th paraded again at 10.00pm and proceeded to La Bouche arriving > at > 2.00am. August 21st. On again at 8.00pm to Vauchelles arriving there at 12 > 30 a.m. > August 23rd paraded again at 8.00 am and proceeded to Senlamant, arriving > at 1.00am. On August 24th Off again at 8.00am to Caucelles and arrived at > 1.00pm. Paraded at 7.30am on August 27th and proceeded to Gomsicourt. On > repairing roads. > September 1st moved to Behagnius where we did road repairs, and repaired a > bath at Suprenies. > September 6th proceeded to Vaulx. > On September 7th was put along with Section cook, some job. > September 11th moved onto Valu. > September 12th on to Havrincourt wood. Lively place again and on September > 18th had to move to a place near the banks of the Canal du Nord, as Jerry > made things too hot. > September 28th moved off to Flesquiers. > October 1st Returned to Section and worked on bridge at Masniers. > October 10th Moved into Masniers. > October 14th Moved to Camiens and on October 17th moved on to Quievy, > working at Soliemes on bridges. > October 25th moved into Soliemes working on bridges, roads etc. > Taken queer on November 2nd and sent to Casualty Clearing Station. > On November 3rd sent on to No 1 South African General Hospital. > November 9th marked for Blighty and went down the line on 10th, landing in > Southampton on November 11th at The University War Hospital. > Discharged from there on December 21st 1918. > 1919 > Home on leave until January 3rd 1919, then proceeded to Conway to join the > 4th Reserve Battery R. E. > Posted to C Company. > Re-engaged for four years on January 15th, then proceeded home for 12 days > Xmas leave. > Returned and was sent to Fovant on February 1st for demobilisation leave, > reporting to St Marys Barracks Chatham on March 2nd. > Posted to the Tunneling Depot Company. > On March 25th sent on Re-engagement leave. > Returned on May 25th. Clicked a cushy job in the Company Office and stayed > until September 6th when I was sent to Horsham. > September 24th sent to the Anti-Aircraft Searchlight and Sound Location > School at Ryde, Isle of Wight. > 1920 > February 2nd 1920 moved with the school to Gosport. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the > message > >

How did all you clever people work out the address on the 1841. I thought it only gave the parish and district? Can anyone work out my CLARKE's & WINDEBANK's at Cosham in the district of Widley. Ref HO/390/6 Regards Bazzer Portchester Fareham Hampshire www.clarkeology.com -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.2/528 - Release Date: 10/11/2006

Hi Given the date, I thought I would share my father's WW1 diary, as transcribed by my eldest brother. George Harry Newton was born in Portsmouth on 28 July 1898 and died in Elson, Gosport on 29 September 1980. He would talk about his experiences in WW2 but never talked about WW1 - this diary was found in his papers after his death. Rita Army Number 1854358 Sapper NEWTON G. H. Regimental number 314258 ROYAL ENGINEERS This is a Diary partly rewritten in Dublin on the 3rd day of February 1922 (1933?) Signed G. H. Newton - Sapper R. E. This covers the period 27/ 8/1914 to 5/3/1932 1914 Enlisted upon the 27th day of August 1914 (aged 16 yrs 1 month) in the Corps of Royal Engineers (Territorials, Hants). Was posted to No. 4 Company and served more or less uneventfully at Portsmouth and Gosport until the 1st day of January 1918. 1918 Upon that date (1 January) I proceeded to Christchurch and joined The Royal Naval Divisional Engineers for a course of field engineering. I had not been there very long before I was sent to the Tank Corps, Wareham, but was rejected because of my eyesight. On returning to Christchurch the R N D E was renamed the 5th Reserve Battery of the Royal Engineers. Half way through my infantry training, having previously passed through a course of earthworks, I was put on a draft for Egypt and sent on leave, but on returning my draft was cancelled. Continued training until June 12th 1918 and left Southampton for France, arriving at La Havre on June 19th Left La Havre on the evening of June 19th and arrived at Rouen in the morning of June 20th. Here I was issued with full marching order, steel hat etc., and passed the medical examination. On June 21st passed through teargas chamber and on following day passed through chloride gas chamber. June 23rd was spent sandbagging No 8 Hospital, and on June 24th was posted to No 460 Field Co R. E and transferred from 7a Co. to No 2 Co. On June 26th was again medically examined and then paraded in full marching order etc., and left Rouen at 5 pm. Arrived at Orville Reinforcement camp at 6.15pm on the 27th June. Have I got a good tasting of active service as Jerry was around bombing all night. On June 28th I proceeded to Famerham to join the company and arrived at 5.00pm. On the 29th paraded for bath etc., and afterwards cleaned the tool carts up. Joined No 2 Section June 30th, the section proceeded to Sonastre and arrived at 12.30pm and built bivouacs. July 1st finished the bivouacs and started on dugouts near the Chateau de la Hague. Worked eight-hour shifts clicking the 12.00midnight shift. This continued until July 14th when the Company packed up at 2.00am on July 15th and left Sonastre for Doulongs where we entrained at 9.00am. Passed through Paris at 2.00am on July 16th and arrived at our destination at 5.30pm on July 16th After resting for a while the Company marched to Sommesour, a distance of 12 to 13 kilometres away arriving there at 2.00am on July 17th. Here we rested until 1.30pm, and then marched to village 2 which was about 20 kilometres away. Arrived at 9.45pm. July 18th rested until 1.30pm, and marched to village 3 another 20 kilometres away, arriving at 2.00am on July 19th. Rested until 5.00am and moved off at 7.30am for village 4 where we arrived at 4.00pm. On July 20th we left at 3.00am and arrived at village 5, really only a forest, at 1.00pm. Moved off again and arrived at village 6 (Chamery) at 5.00pm On July 21st. Here we dumped into an old sandpit and rigged up some shelters (ground sheets etc.). Here we rested until 6.00pm when we proceeded to the line to make a mule track. Lively place, nearly stopped a H V. Returned at 2.00am on July 26th upon which night I was gas guard. July 27th we paraded in full marching order and shovels at 5.00pm and proceeded to Farfaux repairing roads, billeted in Marfaux. July 28th (my birthday 21st) paraded at 8.00am and marched to wood near Farfaux. 2.00 in battle order and shovels marched to Farfaux to repair roads. Nothing doing as Jerry was busy, so sat in a ditch all day. Got a touch of gas. July 29th paraded at 9.00am and salvaged some French shells etc. 5.30pm paraded for burying the dead, but it was cancelled. July 30th paraded at 9.00am and went burying our dead. Rotten job as the bodies were badly decomposed. Recalled at 3.00pm and the Company proceeded to wood near Farfaux, and stayed there until August 1st when we paraded at 12.45pm and marched to the wood near Eponary on Mairne, stayed until Aug 3rd when, after rifle inspection and cleaning Pontoon wagons etc. we marched to Vertax where we loaded trains with Brigade transport. August 4th on same job loading until 7.00pm on August 5th and stayed the night in the village. August 6th paraded at 9.00am and proceeded to bus where we arrived at 5.00pm. Clicked some decent billets in wood. Here we stayed until August 19th doing odd jobs etc., had a fairly easy time of it too. At 8.30pm on August 19th we moved to Humbercourt and arrived there at 3.00am. August 20th paraded again at 10.00pm and proceeded to La Bouche arriving at 2.00am. August 21st. On again at 8.00pm to Vauchelles arriving there at 12 30 a.m. August 23rd paraded again at 8.00 am and proceeded to Senlamant, arriving at 1.00am. On August 24th Off again at 8.00am to Caucelles and arrived at 1.00pm. Paraded at 7.30am on August 27th and proceeded to Gomsicourt. On repairing roads. September 1st moved to Behagnius where we did road repairs, and repaired a bath at Suprenies. September 6th proceeded to Vaulx. On September 7th was put along with Section cook, some job. September 11th moved onto Valu. September 12th on to Havrincourt wood. Lively place again and on September 18th had to move to a place near the banks of the Canal du Nord, as Jerry made things too hot. September 28th moved off to Flesquiers. October 1st Returned to Section and worked on bridge at Masniers. October 10th Moved into Masniers. October 14th Moved to Camiens and on October 17th moved on to Quievy, working at Soliemes on bridges. October 25th moved into Soliemes working on bridges, roads etc. Taken queer on November 2nd and sent to Casualty Clearing Station. On November 3rd sent on to No 1 South African General Hospital. November 9th marked for Blighty and went down the line on 10th, landing in Southampton on November 11th at The University War Hospital. Discharged from there on December 21st 1918. 1919 Home on leave until January 3rd 1919, then proceeded to Conway to join the 4th Reserve Battery R. E. Posted to C Company. Re-engaged for four years on January 15th, then proceeded home for 12 days Xmas leave. Returned and was sent to Fovant on February 1st for demobilisation leave, reporting to St Marys Barracks Chatham on March 2nd. Posted to the Tunneling Depot Company. On March 25th sent on Re-engagement leave. Returned on May 25th. Clicked a cushy job in the Company Office and stayed until September 6th when I was sent to Horsham. September 24th sent to the Anti-Aircraft Searchlight and Sound Location School at Ryde, Isle of Wight. 1920 February 2nd 1920 moved with the school to Gosport.