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Herbert C. DANIEL


Herbert's medal card reads :-
(1) 19 London Regt. - Pte - 3178
(2) Royal Irish Rifles - 12/44780

The reference to the 19th Londons may be in error as he is quoted in the Old Comrades Bulletin No. 105 of Oct 1963 :-
Messines Ridge. The following paragraph appeared in the Evening News, dated last June, from which I quote :-
"We recently celebrated the 46th anniversary of the capture of Wytchaete Messines Ridge, in which the 36th Ulster Division took so prominent part. I was present that day, having been drafted to the 12th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles from the 2nd Battalion 25th London Regiment (Cyclists). I would like to hear from any of my former comrades who were at Beccles Common Camp and/or subsequently took part on that memorable day at Messines Ridge. (Signed:- Herbert C. Daniel, Aylesbury Road, Wendover, Bucks.)"

NB. Herbert is possibly Herbert Cato Daniel born in Honor Oak, London in 1889.


 

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