The Battalion remained under instruction to be ready to move
at short notice.
The men were at least able to enjoy some light relief in taking part in sports events organised by 8th
Yorkshires. There were foot-races,
boxing, throwing the cricket ball and other games, and a race for the transport
mules. In a letter home, 2Lt. Bob Perks
(see 16th July) told his
Dad, “We are having quite a cheery time here” (I am greatly indebted to Janet Hudson for her kind permission to quote
from Bob Perks’ letter).
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2Lt. Bob Perks
(Image by kind permission of Janet Hudson)
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Fierce fighting continued in and around the village of Pozieres; Australian troops who had occupied the village came under an intense German artillery bombardment.
Pte. Fred Dyson (see 18th July), who had arrived at 34th Infantry Base Depot at Etaples six days earlier, competed his will, leaving all his estate to his fiancée, Edith Wilkinson. He would later be commissioned and serve with 10DWR.
Pte. Fred Dyson (see 18th July), who had arrived at 34th Infantry Base Depot at Etaples six days earlier, competed his will, leaving all his estate to his fiancée, Edith Wilkinson. He would later be commissioned and serve with 10DWR.
Sgt. Henry Herbert Calvert
(see 1st July), serving with 11DWR at Brocton Camp, Staffs.,
was formally discharged from the Army as no longer physically fit for service
on account of shellshock; he would be awarded the Silver War Badge and an Army
pension (details unknown).
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