Carl Morris Beecroft

History while in the forces

02 Feb 1917: wounded in the leg in the Somme Battle, and lay in a shell hole for two days before being rescued, now convalescent.
06 Jul 1917: obtained his discharge from the Army as from 22nd instant. Anxious to resume his duties at the Bank.
19 Jul 1917: Appointed to Mansfield branch
Surname
Beecroft
Forename
Carl Morris
Service number
1534
Rating or rank
Private
Regiment or Other Unit
Eastern Command Depot Shoreham by Sea
Branch
Long Eaton
Date of Birth
09 Apr 1894
Date of birth
1894
Date of Entering Bank's Service
15 Aug 1910
Date of Joining HM Forces
Sep 1914