The Wartime Memories Project - The Great War

The Great World War - Day by Day is a NEW section we are currently building.

From diary entries and letters we hope to build a picture of what it was really like to live through the events of the war.

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1st Btn. Royal Berkshire Regiment were at Aldershot, extract from their war diaries: First day of mobilization. Mobilization as per scheme. No defects. 105 reservists, 1 Capt, 1 sub from Depot at 11.30pm. Progress reported 3.30pm.
1st Btn. Wiltshire Regiment were at Tidworth extract from their war diaries: 6.05a.m. Wire stating war has broken out with Germany. First Day of mobilization Precautionary Period detachment rejoined.

In Memory of those who died this Day

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5th August 1914, Wednesday

In Memory of those who died this Day