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Key dates over September 1916

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Lives lost on this day: 3

7th September 1916 - Deserters and Absentees charged at Bromyard Police Court.

2nd Batt: There was a short Route March via Buneville and Mont-en Ternois.

4th Batt: At 9 am 14 of our aeroplanes were seen flying over german lines. They were heavily shelled but all went on their way safely.

2/7 th Batt: batt relieved the 2/8th batt in Moated Grange.

2/8th Batt: Batt relieved by 2.7th Worcs and went to billets at Riez Bailleul.

10th Batt: Our artillery was active all day and there was heavy retaliation by the enemy pm. Enemy working party was heard at Le Petit Douve farm.

SMD RFA: D Coy out of the action in the Wagon Lines. C Coy relieved troops at Maisnol.

National War Saving: A meeting in connection with the War savings movement was held at Bromsgrove Town Hall. An address was given by Mr. James Parker M.P., showing how necessary it was for people to save money and lend to the Government for the purposes of the War. It was decided to support the movement, and a local Committee was formed.

Deserters and Absentees: At Bromyard Police Court, John Franklin, of no fixed abode, was charged with being a deserter from the 3/4 Royal Kent Regiment. He pleaded guilty, and was remanded for an escort. Arthur Buckland, Artler Smith, Artler Smith (both of the same name) and Noah Roberts, all gipsies, were charged under the Mililtary Service Act with failing to report themselves. They pleaded guilty, but in the absence of the Military Authority they were remanded until Thursday morning.

Incorrigible Girl: Grace Maud Meadows (17), 24, York Place, button maker, who was found guilty on Monday of stealing a gold ring and a silk muffler, belonging to Florence Mary Louisa Smith, 3, Wylds Lane, came up for sentence. The Chief Constable said that in November last she was sent to prison for two months for theft. She had been in five times altogether and been discharged from two homes because her conduct corrupted others in the home. The Chairman said the Bench had no option but to send her to prison for three months, where she would be well looked after and perhaps she would reflect and come to a better state of mind.

Thought for the Wounded: A long garden seat has been placed outside the Union Club, marked “For wounded soldiers only,” and doubtless this thoughtful act on the part of the donors will be greatly appreciated by the many wounded who have occasion to wait at the Cross for a car.

Content researched by the Worcestershire World War 100 project team.