In
Pontefract, Pte. Harry Holmes (see 8th February), who was on
final embarkation leave (see 19th
July) from 10DWR, was married to Alice Talbot; the couple already had
six-month old son. Harry was due to return to Bramshott on 4th
August, but in actual fact would not report back until 1.45am on 6th
August, as a result of which he was ordered to forfeit three days’ pay. He had
previously had minor brushes with military discipline, having been reported for
being absent from church parade and for irregular conduct on parade.
Sgt. Harry Singleton, brother of original Tunstill recruit Robert Singleton (see 28th
June),serving with RAMC, arrived in France.
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