In the News: Men of 9th Battalion die in attack
24/08/1915Berwickshire News and General Advertiser – Men of Ninth Battalion die in German submarine attack 24 August 1915 A draft of 100 men from the 9th Battalion (Second Reserve) at Stobs were on board the troopship Royal Edward which was torpedoed by a German submarine in the Aegean Sea.
Read moreIn the News: Soldier charged with breaking and entering
27/08/1915Kelso Chronicle – Soldier at Stobs Camp charged with breaking and entering 27 August 1915 Private W McCann of 9th Royal Scots Fusiliers was found guilty of breaking and entering but not fined.
Read moreSerious training for war
01/09/1915
“KOSB Officers tents are those indicated by line . The main quarters are on opposite side of road “. Posted on 01/09/1915. Ian Lowes Collection.
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KOSBs
05/09/1915
King’s Own Scottish Borderers Posted on 05/09/1915. Ian Lowes Collection.
Read morePoem Stobsiade
05/09/1915On you go then, little „Stobsiade” As the first issue into the field We hope that you will find mercy In our wire-bound world Be the true mirror of our life Framed by golden humour So that we do not notice the locks and bolts Nor the sentry outside the gate In your columns however No politics will have a place Though every spirit may prevail Which tingles and sparkles and roars and bubbles “Stobsiade” may your life be! Let’s hope the captive army Will soon make its way home Yes, very soon say goodbye to Stobs[1] [1] In German „Stobs sie ade“ – the very title of the paper means “Stobs goodbye to you”
Read moreStobsiade Civilian, Issue No. 1
05/09/1915
The first edition of the Stobsiade was published on 5 September 1915 and ran well after the civilian prisoners left. Followed by an address to the prisoners from the editors as to the purpose of the Stobsiade. Then it gives reports on activities around the camp, and male fashion. Prize announcements and advertisements by prisoners follow. Full edition available here.
Read moreIn the News: Soldier drowned in Border Loch
16/09/1915The Southern Reporter – Soldier Drowned in Border Loch 16 September 1915
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