The Fifth Leicestershire

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excerpt from the book..The Territorial Force, founded in 1908, undoubtedly attracted many menwho had not devoted themselves previously to military training,nevertheless it took its character and tone from men who had seen longservice in the old Volunteer Force. Hence, those who created theTerritorial Force did nothing more than re-organise, and build upon whatalready existed. In the 5th Leicestershire Regiment there crossed withus to France men who had over 30 years' service. At the outbreak of warin 1914, R.Q.M.S. Stimson could look back on 36 years of service, and,amongst other accomplishments he spoke French fluently. Other names thatoccur to us are Serjt. Heafield, with 28 years, and C.S.M. Hill with 16years, both of Ashby, and both of whom served in the Volunteer Companyin South Africa. R.S.M. Lovett (27 years), of Loughborough, also wearsthe South African medal for service in the same Company. Then there arePioneer-Serjt. Clay (27 years' service), C.S.M. Garratt, of Ashby,C.S.M. Wade, of Melton, R.Q.M.S. Gorse, of Loughborough, Signal-SerjeantDiggle, of Hinckley--all long service men. The senior N.C.O. in Rutlandwas C.S.M. Kernick, who had done 18 years' service when war wasdeclared.
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