John William Noble, York and Lancaster Regiment

[Roger Thompson]

Hi there Pals,

John William Noble,

Private,

York and Lancaster Regiment,

14/622.

Would I be right in thinking that his service number 14/622, indicates he was in the 14th Battalion(2nd Barnsley Pals), if so does anybody know or can reference anything about him.

All I know about him is he was originally from East Keswick out Wetherby way in Yorkshire, but was living at Birstall when he joined up.

Sorry about the limited information.

Thanking you all in advance.

Roger.

[kevin]

Roger

Could well be one of Chris Noble's relative's, drop him a line.

Regards Kevin

[scapaton]

Hello Roger.

Jon Coooksey's book, Pals, listed under Nominal Roll 14th Battalion ( 2nd Barnsley ) York and Lancaster Regiment. Shows a entry for 622 Private Noble J.W. ( Coy C ).

Sorry, can't locate any other reference to him.

There is under heading, 13th Battalion men killed before the 1st July 1916, a listing for Noble Leonard. born Hoyland Common. Enlisted Barnsley. Private 14/1084. May 11th 1916.

I'm not aware is there is any connection between the two men.

Regards.

Brian.

[Roger Thompson]

Hi there Brian,

Thanks for looking, we can rule 13th battalion out as he survived the war, I will do some more background digging regards the 14th battalion.

A side question did you find that drill hall at Birdwell.

Cheers Roger.

Hi there Kevin,

Thanks for the lead will contact Chris.

Cheers Roger.

ps it completly missed me about Chris.

[scapaton]

Hello Roger.

Sorry that I have been awhile getting back to you.

Yes, I did post the information on Birdwell Drill Hall. I often pass bye on a evening.

The cadets are often leaving the building at this time. There are a fair number of them.

Will send you a PM.

Regards.

Brian.

[corkington]

Hi,

I came across this site whilst looking for information on one of my relatives. I know this thread is 4 years old but you never know that this might help.

Pte 14/622 John William Noble (2nd barnsley Pals) York and Lancaster 14th batt C company was my grandfather. He enlisted on feb 18th 1915. He was born in Barnsley (Stairfoot). He was wounded on 2/7/1916 (Gunshot to left elbow) and was discharged as unfit for service and given his silver star.

It seems that my grandad is not the soldier that the thread starter wanted, but that info is probably known now as this thread is so old.

Greg.