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Posted by petersloan » 13 Apr 2008, 16:13 | petersloan Corporal Registered user Posts: 47 |
Hi, Alf Sydney, 11th Battalion, was shellshocked on 1/7/16. I'm trying to trace his movements from being hospitalised to returning to the front.
To date I know:
I could do with a bit of help re 3rd Border Camps. I know that 3rd Border was a reserve battalion processing fresh drafts of men. A postcard in the Family indicate that he was with 3rd Border at North End Camp, Walney on 11/11/16, he set out for France on 5/4/17, but was back with 3rd Border on 23/4/17 at Moor Lane Camp. Any suggestions as to:
I've attached a photo of Alf, his cap has an ordinary Border badge - maybe his was lost in France when wounded. No idea who the other two are. I guess the photo was probably taken during his time at Alnwick Military Hospital. Cheers, Peter. |
Posted by spike » 14 Apr 2008, 19:56 | spike General Global moderator Posts: 1788 In memory of John Farrer (19455 Pte.) 11th Border Regiment k.i.a. 1st July 1916 |
A quick google of Moor Lane Camp gives you many results - one of which coincidentally is on some houses for sale in Strensall Camp York - maybe they are connected with the school of musketry. Moor Lane runs fron Strensall Village to Strensall Camp - maybe some musketry retraining before going overseas again.... |
Posted by petersloan » 15 Apr 2008, 17:24 | petersloan Corporal Registered user Posts: 47 |
Thanks for googling Spike. I ordnance surveyed and came up with a Moor End at Thursby near Carlisle. I also contacted the Museum and they informed me that Moor End Camp was at Crosby nr. Liverpool. Another small part of the jigsaw! However I have absolutely no idea what Alf was doing there - he thought he was going to France three weeks before!! Peter |
Posted by spike » 15 Apr 2008, 17:34 | spike General Global moderator Posts: 1788 In memory of John Farrer (19455 Pte.) 11th Border Regiment k.i.a. 1st July 1916 |
Is it Moor End or Moor Lane, Peter?
Youve asked about Moor End and put in your post "- 23rd April, Hut 17, A Coy, 3rd Border Reg, Moor Lane Camp,?????" |
Posted by petersloan » Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:00 pm | petersloan Corporal Registered user Posts: 47 |
Sorry Spike I don't know my end from my Lane! It was indeed Moor Lane. The camp at Crosby is called Moor Lane - it's the excitement!!!!!!
Peter |