51st Rifle Brigade?

[Stephen Barker]

On an earlier posting there is a picture of a chap in the Rifle Brigade.

My friend has just found out more about him:

"He said he was a sergeant in the 51st Rifle Brigade, in Jan 1918 he gave his address as 'South Camp Aldershot', in Aug 1918 he gave it as 'Fox Hall Camp Ipswich' and he said his middle name was Patrick. He also ended up living in Moss Side, Manchester, after the war. "

Does this mean anything to anyone? 51st Rifle Brigade??

Thanks for your thoughts

Stephen

[PhilB]

51st (Graduated) Bn Rifle Brigade, formerly 237th Graduated Bn, formerly 19th Training Reserve Bn, formerly 14th Reserve Bn, Rifle Brigade. For young soldiers and used for Home Defence. Phil B

[Stephen Barker]

Phil,

Thanks for this. Throughout its history did this unit always serve at home?? Do the places tie in?

Stephen

[PhilB]

Oct 1917 Welbeck, Jan 1918 Aldershot, Aug 1918 Foxhall Heath near Ipswich! Phil B

[Graham Stewart]

51st(Graduated)Bn,Rifle Brigade converted to a Service Battalion on the 8th February 1919 and served as part of the Army on the Rhine where it was disbanded on the 2nd March 1920.

Graham

[Stephen Barker]

Thanks for all your replies to this. Much appreciated.

Stephen