In the News: Sports Day at Stobs Camp
29/07/1914Edinburgh Evening News – Sports Day at Stobs Camp 29 July 1914 6TH Royal Scots held a sports day in the area of Acreknowe. Mentions Drummer Sloan, Bandsman Hill, Private Tranent, Sergeant Anderson, Private Mathieson, Private Gunn, Piper Armstrong, Piper McKay, and Colonel Turnbull.
Read moreDark days ahead
30/07/1914
“Detained here tonight. Expect you will see the reason in tomorrow’s papers – outlook at the moment very serious”. Posted on 30/07/1914. Ian Lowes Collection.
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31/07/1914
“I am only sorry that our time is up as the life here is simply great”. Posted on 31/07/1914. Ian Lowes Collection.
Read moreGroup of Soldiers Relaxing
31/07/1914
“Its the pure babes out here, I would do another two week fine.” Posted 31/07/1914. Ian Lowes Collection.
Read moreIn the News: Highland Light Infantry leave Stobs by train
31/07/1914Edinburgh Evening News – Highland Light Infantry leave Stobs by train 31 July 1914 The 9th Highland Light Infantry have left Stobs by train.
Read moreIn the News: Royal Scots Manoeuvres
31/07/1914Edinburgh Evening News – Royal Scots Manoeuvres 31 July 1914
Read moreIn the News: Sergeant J L Dewar’s reception in Hawick
31/07/1914Hawick News – Sergeant J L Dewar’s reception in Hawick 31 July 1914
Read moreIn the News: Camp Life at Stobs Camp
31/07/1914Hawick News – Camp Life at Stobs Camp 31 July 1914 A film of daily life at Stobs for our soldiers will be shown at the Pavilion Cinema and will include the reception at Hawick Railway Station of Sergeant J.L.Dewar. Mentions J D Ewart.
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