L.Cpl. Arthur Edward Hunt (see 4th November 1914) was admitted to Shorncliffe Military Hospital, suffering from influenza; he would be discharged to duty on 16th March.
At some point (exact date unknown) whilst billeted in Folkestone Pte. Arthur Walton (see 25th January) would raise a query as to his rank, having previously been a Sergeant with 3DWR. According to a report which would be made in August by by Capt. Herbert Montagu Soames Carpenter, then commanding ‘B’ Company, Walton had ‘re-enlisted in answer to Lord Kitchener’s appeal for ex NCO’s as instructors. He was not promoted to non-commissioned rank on enlistment. At Folkestone he made a statement to CSM John Kearns who brought this matter to Capt. Lewis Ernest Buchanan (see 1st January), then commanding ‘B’ Company. His statement, with his certificate, were forwarded to the orderly room for Maj. Mayor’s consideration. Maj. Mayor, after going in to the case, offered to make him Lance Corporal, with a view to further promotion if found suitable, this Pte. Walton declined’.
No comments:
Post a Comment