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Key dates over July 1917

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Lives lost on this day: 12

6th July 1917 - An Arab force from the Hejaz guided by T E Lawrence captures the Red Sea port of Aqaba

Rolling casualty count: 6729

War Front:

3rd Batt: Batt moved by motor buses to Steenbecque and the transport went by road.

1/8th Batt: Adinfer was condemned by the MO at 7pm and at 8.30pm, the Batt moved back to Monchy

2/7th Batt: Batt Platoon competition where the winners were Number 14 Platoon, D Coy. Two other ranks arrived from Base.

2/8th Batt: Batt training in open warfare. It was the final of the Lewis Gun Competition.

Home Front:

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: The report of the West Worcestershire and Malvern branch of the R.S.P.C.A. for 1916 says: Malvern still keeps up its reputation for humane slaughtering. Every butcher now uses the humane killer and two butchers in Upton-on-Severn. We wish the Tewkesbury butchers would follow their good example. Our Society’s humane killers can always be borrowed from the Inspector, who will give a demonstration with them, if required. There is much unnecessary cruelty practised in the killing of old and unwanted animals by people who do not understand how to do it. For cats, the Society’s lethal chamber is kept at Link End, Malvern. These can be destroyed there free of charge, but, if possible, it is better to send for the lethal chamber and have the animal destroyed in its own home, as it is very distressing to an old and ill animal to be taken to a strange place. The Inspector would be willing to be the operator in either case.

The “pram parade” on Pitchcroft, on Thursday afternoon, was undoubtedly the most popular event of baby week. Mothers came from all parts of the city, pushing prams in which were one, two and even three babies, most of them with rosy and burnished faces indicating robust health and an intimate acquaintance with soap and water. It was a spectacle which tended to reassure those who have misgivings about the danger of the race.

Entertainment at King’s Hall: In connection with the Girl Guide movement, a very successful entertainment was given in the King’s Hall on Thursday evening. With characteristic generosity, the Mayor kindly lent the hall. The promoters had the assistance of a capable company of entertainers and were able to provide a well varied programme which gave great pleasure to a very large audience, which included the Mayor and Mayoress.

Honour for St. Paul’s Scholar: Mr. J.S. Sanders, a native of Worcester, who served as a Sergt.-Major in the 5th Imperial Yeomanry in the Boer War, where he won the D.C.M., has been given a commission in the King’s African Rifles. The King’s African Rifles consist mainly of black troops, with white officers and the Corps has been formed for the purpose of rounding-up the remaining Huns in German East Africa. Lieut. Sanders was educated at St. Paul’s School, Worcester. At the age of 19 he joined the Worcestershire Yeomanry and went to South Africa with the first contingent.

Official information has been received by Mr. Martin, 11 Blanquettes Street, that his eldest son, Lce.-Corpl. George Martin, aged 22, was killed in action on June 27th. He joined the Territorials in October, 1914 and has been out for two years and three months, having been home once on leave. Previous to enlisting he was employed as a butcher by Mr. Fripp, Sidbury. In a letter of sympathy, the Company Commander says that he is very grieved to lose Lc.-Corpl. Martin, who was a good N.C.O. and splendid fellow in every way. He was buried in his dug-out by a shell and must have been killed instantaneously. He was released from the debris immediately, but it was too late.

Accident: This morning, as two men engaged by Mr. J. Ward were working on some scaffolding in Angel Row, where they were repairing the roofs of houses, one of the poles supporting the planks slipped and the men had a fall of over 20 feet. One of them, Samuel Drain, bricklayer, Chapel House, Angel Street, escaped with a dislocated shoulder and a cut over the right eye. The other man, George Gwillam, 1 Court, 5 House, Quay Street, was more badly hurt, sustaining some fractured ribs and a considerable number of bruises. Fortunately his condition is not dangerous. As the men fell on to granite setts it was remarkable that they were not more severely injured. They were taken to the Infirmary and were attended to by Mr. J.Allport, House Surgeon.

Information researched by The Worcestershire World War 100 team