First battle of Albert, France.
Hindenberg becomes Central Powers Commander-in-Chief, Eastern Front
Monthly Archives: September 2014
Newsflash!
Russians beseige Przemysi, Galacia
Map of the Western War Area
Diary of RSM George Beck
Followers of ‘The Extraordinary and the Everyday’ blog may also be interested in the diaries of Warwickshire Regiment Sergeant Major George Beck which are being serialised by the Dorset History Centre. Many Avon Dassett men enlisted in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, so Beck’s diary gives an insight into their experiences of World War I. It is also possible to follow the diary on Twitter @RSM_GBeck
Fenny Compton, Wharf Sale Yard
Monday Next, September 21st, 1914
300 Fat sheep and lambs
20 Fat beasts, calves and pigs
sale at 2.30
John Margetts and Sons, Auctioneers, Warwick
Banbury Guardian, September 1914
Army Remount Service
Newsflash!
U-9 sinks British cruiser Cressy and two others.
Wanted.
Married man to look after a few Hereford cattle and a small flock of sheep: good house, garden and wages.
Apply J Barnes, Sunrising, Edge Hill, Banbury
Banbury Guardian, September 1914
Comforts for Men of the County Regiment
We are requested to state, that Mrs Davies, the wife of the commanding officer, is anxious to send parcels of comforts from time to time to the 2nd Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire (the old 52nd) Light Infantry, now fighting so gallantly on the Continent. Having special facilities for purchasing and forwarding the requisite articles, Mrs Davies asks for money to be sent to her, and the smallest contributions will most thankfully be received. The articles which will be purchased will consist of pipes, tobacco, cigarettes, chocolate, handkerchiefs, soap, and many other things calculated to lessen the soldiers’ hardships. It is not quite a year ago, since Banbury and other important towns in the county showed their interest in the historic 52nd by right royal welcome on every side. One may, therefore, look forward with confidence to a hearty response to this appeal. Contributions should be sent to Mrs Davies, The Manor House, Godmanstone, Dorchester, Dorset.
Banbury Guardian, September 1914
Baptism – George Eric Dovey
| Date | Name | Parents Forenames | Surname | Abode | Occupation | Clergyman |
| 20th September | George Eric | George | Dovey | Avon Dassett | Gardener | V.W.Philpott |
| Selina Constance |
Avon Dassett Parish Registers