DUKE OF WELLINGTONS REGT

[jay]

HI this is my first attempt so bear with me.

I have just come across some old postcards in a draw which belonged to a deceased relative.They show images of several regiments some identified some not.there is about twenty in, all plus a funny card by a famous war cartoonist about the war babies battalion.

the Regiments concerned are,

A company'10th battalion duke of wellingtons(group photo all in civies with white arm bands)

posted from frensham camp

the 4th west riding howitzer brigade(group photograph)

11th battalion yorks and lancs cooks ?

most of the cards have been taken by a photographer by the name of N Stephenson (Otley w york )

Some have correspondece on them but most have not.

can any body help with a bit of history i have done a bit of research and have got a few results but I need a bit of help

cheers allen

[jay]

Hi SIMON

Good to hear from you,just let me know when you will be in the civic center and I will pop them in as I am an Otley lad myself

[Chris Noble]

Hi Pals.

This looks like it could be the start of uncovering a wonderful treasure trove of info.

Just live down the dale, my wife is from Otley and is following this closely. Be warned

Regards and good luck.

Chris.

[jay]

Hi Simon

No I am afraid that I have not recieved any thing yet. I have though found the name of one of the soldiers in the Duke of Wellingtons Photo, he was from Menston but I do not know if it is in order to reveal his name without permission?.

can I have some advice please.

cheers Allen

[jay]

Hi Simon Thursday morning will be OK. look forward to meeting you and Bill

cheers Allen

[jay]

many thanks simon for your help.

I have shown the photos to family and friends and it is amazing what response you get.One chap at work brought some birthday cards in to show me that his great uncle had recieved whilst in France,with the bullet hole going right though the middle of them.he had them in his top pocket, unfortunately he was killed,plus a mills grenade,do not know where he got that from, thankfully it was disarmed (ie no detenator)

I will post some of the photos on the forum it may be of intrest to other members

cheers allen

[Simon R]

Outline details for the 4th West Riding (Howitzer) Brigade RFA.

i) Composition.

1/10th WR (Howitzer) Battery RFA TF recruited from Otley.

1/11th WR (Howitzer) Battery RFA TF recruited from Ilkley.

equipped with 5" BL howitzers

1/4th WR Ammunition Column recruited from Burley.

ii) Brigade moved from Otley to 49th Division concentration area at Doncaster

August 10th 1914.

Arrived Doncaster August 12th 1914.

Camped on Doncaster Racecourse.

Departed Doncaster for Southampton April 13th 1915.

Left Southampton April 14th 1915 for Le Havre aboard SS Anglo-Canadian

(weather clear, no wind).

9 officers, 180 other ranks of 4th WR RFA arrived Le Havre April 15th 1915.

iii) May 1st 1916, 4th WR RFA ceased to exist, both batteries re-equipped with

4.5" howitzers, 1/10th became D bty. 246th brigade RFA, 1/11th became D bty.

245th brigade RFA, both still 49th Division. 4th WR RFA redesignated 248th

brigade but all links to original batteries lost.

Alright?

[jay]

Hi simon thanks for your time and trouble' I am sorry I have not replied earlier but I have been very busy at home and work and have not had chance to look at anything. I will keep in touch and I know were to find you. What days are you in the museum?

cheers Allen