2. BETHUNE DISTRICT 82

3. ATTACK ON GOMMECOURT, 1/7/16 130

4. MONCHY DISTRICT 154

5. LENS DISTRICT 190

6. ATTACK ON PONTRUET, 24/9/18 286

7. ADVANCE, 24/9/18 to 11/11/18 314 & 315




CHAPTER 1.

ENGLAND.

4th Aug., 1914. 25th Feb., 1915.


The Territorial Force, founded in 1908, undoubtedly attracted many men
who had not devoted themselves previously to military training,
nevertheless it took its character and tone from men who had seen long
service in the old Volunteer Force. Hence, those who created the
Territorial Force did nothing more than re-organise, and build upon what
already existed. In the 5th Leicestershire Regiment there crossed with
us to France men who had over 30 years' service. At the outbreak of war
in 1914, R.Q.M.S. Stimson could look back on 36 years of service, and,