DCLI Posted 27 July , 2006 Share Posted 27 July , 2006 See this pair - 290009165041 I can't seem to do the shortcut thingy. The description on him being rounded up and sent to the front, without any training - sounds more than a bit fanciful but does anyone know of this happening? regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garron Posted 27 July , 2006 Share Posted 27 July , 2006 I dont know anything this but I couldnt see this happening, as a trainned solider is worth more than an untrained one, it would be a waste of a good man. (just my opinion) The end part of the drunks being rounded up sounds like pressganging of old times into the navy in the 1700 and 1800's. Garron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 27 July , 2006 Share Posted 27 July , 2006 Sounds like someone got their "History" from a TV programme!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 28 July , 2006 Share Posted 28 July , 2006 I have asked him what evidence he has for that statement. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffsreg Posted 28 July , 2006 Share Posted 28 July , 2006 well, some people obviously believe the 'tale' as there are 11 bids and at present the highest is @£123! how does that phrase go..'a fool and his money?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 28 July , 2006 Share Posted 28 July , 2006 He has replied and added the answer. it was the family who passed on the info. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garron Posted 28 July , 2006 Share Posted 28 July , 2006 he did say he was KIA 10 days later after being arrested would 10 days be enough to complete the basic training and get to belgium? seems improbable. what would make more sense is he had done basic, the day before being shipped out went out with his mates for farwell drinks got caught went back to barracks and shipped out and the story just got twisted over time. (thats my thoery) Garron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 28 July , 2006 Share Posted 28 July , 2006 Well there was a considerable gap between the start of the war when he joined up to the date when he was killed on the 27th March 1915. So it must of been some bender he was on. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garron Posted 28 July , 2006 Share Posted 28 July , 2006 Sorry, I took it as he was sent to front and KIA 10 day later, Should really wake up fully before posting. Garron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now