Ernest Worsley enlisted at the start of World War One in 1914. After serving with the 11th Battalion The Middlesex Regiment, he was transferred to the 2nd Battalion in 1916. During Autumn 1917, while serving in the front line, Private Worsley had been sent back to retrieve some food rations. Instead of returning with the… Continue reading Ernest Worsley
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William Simmonds
Private William Henry Simmonds (G/11296), Middlesex Regiment, was tried with desertion at a Field General Court Martial held on 19 November 1916 at Poperinghe. The court consisted of a President and three members. The court consisted of a President and three members. PRESIDENT Lieutenant-Colonel W.F. Soames (10th R.W. Kents) MEMBERS Captain E.G. Bowden (11th Queens)… Continue reading William Simmonds
Henry Carter
Private H. Carter (335), Middlesex Regiment, was tried at a Field General courts-martial held at Vermelles on 12 April 1916. The court consisted of a President and two members; the minimum number required for a Field General courts-martial. One of the officers trying Private Carter, Lieutenant Maynard, came from the same battalion. PRESIDENT Lieutenant-Colonel S.… Continue reading Henry Carter
Abraham Beverstein
Abraham Beverstein was a Jewish soldier from the East End of London. Due to some people viewing it was dishonourable for a Jewish person to enlist as a soldier, Beverstein enlisted under the false name of Harris. He was also his parent’s only son. After enlisting in September 1914, he was sent to Aldershot for… Continue reading Abraham Beverstein
William & Albert Scotton
William Scotton enlisted in the Middlesex Regiment during July 1914, before the outbreak of World War One in August 1914. At the end of December 1914, Scotton was convicted of going absent. Despite this, on 23 January 1915, he repeated the offence. While he was absent, his unit had seen service in the front line.… Continue reading William & Albert Scotton
William Wilby
This page provides some more information about my Great-Uncle Private William Wilby, who is one of the Earsham service personnel commemorated on the Earsham War Memorial. A Great-great Uncle, Arthur Stratford, was born in Tring, Hertfordshire, before moving to Wealstone, Middlesex. Aftering enlisting at Hounslow, Middlesex, he joined the 2nd Battalion The Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire… Continue reading William Wilby
Robert Bell
The Field General courts-martial of Sapper Robert Bell took place on 4 May 1918. Sapper Bell was charged with the murder of 2nd Lieutenant Wynell Hastings Lloyd (123 Field Company, Royal Engineers) on 17 April 1918. PRESIDENT Major R.D. Williams (Welsh Regiment) MEMBERS Major F.R.H. McLellan (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) Captain D.C.R. Stuart (Border Regiment) 2/Lt.… Continue reading Robert Bell
Arthur Philip Oyns
Arthur Philip Oyns (94236) was a Sapper in 50th Searchlight Company Royal Engineers. Hwas tried by Field General courts-martial on 8 October 1917, with the charge that he did murder 28347 A/CSM T. McCain, 50th Searchlight Company RE, on the 13 July 1917 in the field (contrary to Army Act Section 41). PRESIDENT Lieut-Col S.H.… Continue reading Arthur Philip Oyns
Frederick Malyon
Frederick Malyon (13224) was a Sapper in the 12th Field Company attached Royal Field Artillery. Sapper Malyon was tried with desertion at a Field General Court Martial (FGCM) held at Mazingarbe on 21 March 1917. On 31 July 1916, while Sapper Malyon’s unit was at Brandhoek, he absented himself from his unit, until apprehended by… Continue reading Frederick Malyon
Ernest Beeby
Ernest Beeby was tried at Huppy by Field General courts-martial, in France, on 15 November 1916 with the charge of desertion. Pioneer Ernest Beeby pleaded not guilty to the charge of desertion. He was examined by a Medical Commission headed by the DADMS of 33rd Division (Major G.W.G. Hughes DSO assisted by Captain J.W. Wilson… Continue reading Ernest Beeby