Berkshire and the War: the "Reading Standard" pictorial record. Volume 1. pg2
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Territorials Await Orders
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| Title | Berkshire and The War: the "Reading Standard" pictorial record. Volume 1. pg2 |
|---|---|
| Date | 1916 |
| Page number | Unknown |
| Publisher | Reading Standard |
| Description | 224 pages bound volume |
| Horizon Number: | 1246254 |
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Territorials Await Orders
The embodiment and departure of the Territorial Forceoccasioned extraordinary interest, and in every Berkshire town there were scenes of intense enthusiasm at the prospect of the 4th Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment proceeding to the war zone. The people of Reading gave the Battalion a ringing cheer as it left for Portsmouth. itsmobilisation station, but it was destined toremain in England till March and in the interval to undergo special traning at C helmsford, which the battalion reached after an 80 miles march. TI was a gruelling journey full kit, including coats, was worn and the heat was intense. But the Brigadierpassed a high compliment On the Berkshire boys. fewer of whom fell out than in the other of the other two battalions in the brigade. At Chelmsford the battalion was billeted on householders and the severity of the training was considerably lightened by the kindness and generosity of the’ civil population, who parted with thee battalion veryregretlfully. In the meantime young men of the countyhad been answering the call for recruits and two more battalions had been formed. Col. Hanbury lent his place,Hitcham, Burnham , near Taplow, as a training camp, and at other times the I2nd/4th Royal Berks Regiment and the 3/4 th Battalion RoyalBerks Regiment were billeted in various towns.
Outside Reading Town Hall
At Yeomanry House, Reading
Photos. C.E. May