Twenty year old Derby Boys ready to leave
[Bedfordshire Times]
Monday
17th January 1916: The first of the boys who enlisted under the
Derby Scheme have left Kempston Barracks for their Bedfordshire units on
Saturday. The first to leave were recruits of the 2nd class (aged 19) whose
march to the station was headed by the Band of the 2nd Bedfordshire Regiment.
They entrained at about 12.30pm, and set of on the first stage of the journey
that will lead them to the field of battle. They were followed today by the 20
year olds who also marched behind the Band and seemed quite at home in their
new khaki uniforms. At the station they were handed their kit bags, given
refreshments, and entrained under the command of Lieutenant E. Small. As the
train drew out the band played “Auld Lang Syne”. Two further parties left today
and more are expected to follow over the next couple of days.
Source:
Bedfordshire Times, 21st January 1916
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