Remembering the Pals.

I think in this instance as you've obviously no interest in the post or remembering these brave men that you'd no need to post in it and should have just scrolled by it

 

It's not unusual, as units were depleted they could be replaced by men from other regiments...they could be in as many as three or four different regiments...often finishing in the Labour Corps.

 

Lions led by Donkeys
Certainly in my thoughts today.

 

You're right sprotborough. I could argue about lessons from history etc but, why bother?

 

Have you read the book. It's a great read very moving,very emotional

 

It really is incredible. I don't think there are actually words to convey how awe inspiring these men's actions were.

And, if, after enduring this day after day after day, they fail to once more run the gauntlet, they were shot. For cowardice. That thought alone, wow. Blows my mind.

The shot at dawn memorial at the national memorial arboretum is sombre in the extreme. The name plaques - many of them were boys.

 

The 1901 and 1911 census were my sources too. Grandad lived at number 44 Station LANE, which I assume was interchangeable with Station Road, as Ive never found a map with Station Lane on it, and partly because what was known as Station Lane club can be found on Station Road. I'm not an expert on Wombwell though. I'm told the road was renumbered at some point too. I have a photo of 13-27 Station Lane, but having looked around the area I see there's nothing like them, so I'm guessing they are long gone...

 

My great Grandparents and their family lived at no. 13 Station Lane. there were 10 people living in the property, including my newly wed grand parents.