William Staniforth
Item
Title
William Staniforth
Who?
William Staniforth, born in Sheffield, was the contributor's great grandfather (maternal).
Item(s)
15 - Soldier's pay book
16 - Postcards from RGA at Lydd
17 - Postcards taken at Ilford - training
18 - Postcard of William seated (signaller) with friend
19 - Postcard of William on joining (probably Fusiliers)
20 - Postcard, RGA
21 - Signalling message
16 - Postcards from RGA at Lydd
17 - Postcards taken at Ilford - training
18 - Postcard of William seated (signaller) with friend
19 - Postcard of William on joining (probably Fusiliers)
20 - Postcard, RGA
21 - Signalling message
Story
William Staniforth served in the war with the 279th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery. He joined in 1915, possibly underage (the contributor wasn't sure of his date of birth). He served during the Battle of Passchendaele. He survived and was discharged in 1919.
As William had drunk Moet champagne
during the war, he refused to drink any other brand after it.
As William had drunk Moet champagne
during the war, he refused to drink any other brand after it.
When?
1914-19
Where?
Passchendaele
Contributor
Chris Greenly
Collection Day
King's High School, Warwick (08/06/2018)
This item was submitted on May 20, 2019