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7th Battalion, Border Regiment
7th (Service) Battalion, The Border Regiment was raised in Carlisle on the 7th September 1914 as part of Kitcheners Second New Army, they were attached to 51st Brigade in 17th (Northern) Division. They trained at Andover and moved to Bovington in January 1915 and then to Winchester in June 1915.
They proceeded to France on the 15th of July 1915, landing at Boulogne. The Division concentrated near St Omer and and underwent trench familiarisation then took over a section of front line in the Southern part of the Ypres Salient. In the Spring of 1916 they were in action near the Bluff on the Commines Canal, south east of Ypres. They then moved to the Somme and saw action in the Battle of Albert where the Division captured Fricourt, and the Battle of Deville Wood. In 1917 they were in action in the Battle of Arras and The Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele). On the 22nd of September 1917 the 7th Battalion absorbed the dismounted Westmoreland and Cumberland Yeomanry and was renamed 7th (Westmoreland and Cumberland Yeomanry) Battalion. 1918 saw them in action on The Somme and in the Battle of the Hindenburgh Line and the Final Advance in Artois.
12th Jul 1915 Orders
14th Jul 1915 On the Move
15th Jul 1915 In Camp
16th Jul 1915 On the Move
20th Jul 1915 In Billets
21st Jul 1915 Instruction
22nd Jul 1915 In Billets
23rd Jul 1915 In Billets
24th Jul 1915 In Billets
25th Jul 1915 On the March
26th Jul 1915 In Billets
27th Jul 1915 Instruction
28th Jul 1915 Instruction
29th Jul 1915 Instruction
30th Jul 1915 Instruction
31st Jul 1915 Instruction
25th Sep 1915 10th Sherwoods and 7th Borders Cover
16th Oct 1915 The Derby Scheme
1st Dec 1915 Derby Scheme Armlets
11th Sep 1915 Last day of Derby Scheme Recruitment
24th Dec 1914 No Fraternisation Permitted
10th Jan 1916 Group System Reopens
9th February 1916 Call Ups
14th Feb 1916 Mine Exploded
13th Jul 1916 Attack 
4th Aug 1916 Reliefs Complete
5th Aug 1916 Reliefs
12th Oct 1917 Attack Made
2nd Nov 1916 In Action
3rd Nov 1916 In Action
10th Apr 1917 On the Move
13th Apr 1917 Up to the Line
22nd Apr 1917 Into the Trenches
22nd Apr 1917 Attack Made
23rd Apr 1917 Survivors Move Back
25th Apr 1917 On the Move
2nd Oct 1917 Training
On 18 September the 7th Battalion, Border Regiment launched an attack at Gauche Wood,near Gouzeaucourt, and sustained heavy casualties. 25 killed, 225 wounded (a lot of them died later in the day) and 33 missing. A number of the dead were buried in the nearby Gauche Wood cemetery
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Those known to have served with7th Battalion, Border Regiment during the Great War 1914-1918. - Archer William Henry. Pte. (d.8th Apr 1916)
- Blyton DCM W. L/Cpl.
- Bradwell Fred. Pte. (d.20th Jun 1916)
- Bridgewater Frank. L/Cpl. (d.23rd Apr 1917)
- Britton Albert. Sgt. (d.25th March 1918)
- Broadbelt Tom. Cpl. (d.28th October 1917)
- Buchanan David. (d.21st September 1918)
- Callow Joseph. Pte. (d.19th Dec 1915)
- Charlton John. Pte.
- Constantine MC William. Capt. (d.18th Sep 1918)
- Cookson James. Pte. (d.25th Aug 1918)
- Coupe Joseph. Pte (d.19th Apr 1917)
- Croser Joseph S.. Pte. (d.25th March 1918)
- Gaffing Daniel. Sgt. (d.23rd Apr 1917)
- Gambles Henry. Pte. (d.15th Feb 1916)
- Halsall Robert. Pte. (d.18th September 1918)
- Halsall Robert. Pte. (d.18th September 1918)
- Hammond Robert Henry. L/Cp. (d.7th Aug 1916)
- Hammond Robert Henry. L/Cpl. (d.7th August 1916)
- Hancock J.. Pte. (d.20th Sep 1918)
- Heywood Stephen. Pte. (d.23rd Apr 1917)
- Howarth Fred. Pte. (d.23rd April 1917)
- Howarth Fred. Pte. (d.23th Apr 1917)
- Lamb George William. Pte. (d.13th Sep 1915)
- Lippman Simon. Pte. (d.23rd Apr 1917)
- Maxim Harry. Pte
- McDonald John. Pte. (d.23rd April 1917)
- Mcpherson John William. Pte.
- Robinson Thomas. Pte. (d.23rd April 1917)
- Spink Edward Herbert. Pte. (d.3rd May 1917)
- Tear James. Pte (d.3rd Jul 1916)
- Trewick Thomas. Pte. (d.4th May 1918)
- Turner Cuthbert. 2nd Lt. (d.23rd April 1917)
- Ward Thomas George. Pte. (d.23rd April 1917)
- Woods Charles. L/Cpl. (d.22nd March 1918)
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Pte. Fred Howarth 7th Btn. Border Regiment (d.23th Apr 1917) Fred Howarth served with the 7th Border Regiment
I have Fred's death penny and am desperate to find a photograph of him or his regiment before his date of death.
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L/Cpl. Charles Woods 7th (West and Cumbrian Yeomanry) Btn. Border Regiment (d.22nd March 1918) Charles Woods served with the 7th Battalion Border Regiment in WW1. He died 22nd of March 1918 aged 21 years and is buried Hermies Hill British Cemetery in France. Son of Peter and Catherine Woods of 21 Marlborough St., Seaham Harbour, Co. Durham.
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Pte. John Charlton 7th Btn. Border Regiment Jack Charlton served with the 7th Battalion, Border Regiment in WW1
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L/Cpl. Frank Bridgewater 7th Btn. Border Regiment (d.23rd Apr 1917) Frank Bridgewater was born in Middlesbrough in the July-September quarter of 1897.
He enlisted on 2nd of September 1914 in Whitley Bay, when he was 16 or just 17 years old but he said his age was 19 years and 1 month because government policy was that you had to be 18 to sign up and 19 to fight overseas.
On the same day he had his medical and was assigned to the 7th Battalion, Border Regiment. He was in France on 7th of July 1915.
He was promoted to Lance Corporal (unpaid) on 3rd of March 1917 and was killed seven weeks later in the Second Battle of the Scarpe, part of the fighting around Arras where his death is commemorated.
He is also remembered on the memorials in Middlesbrough and Stockton-on-Tees.
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Pte. Henry Gambles 7th Btn, C Company Border Regiment (d.15th Feb 1916)  Henry Gambles was born on 6th of September 1887. He was a miner working at Giants Hall Colliery, Standish, Wigan.
He enlisted into the Border Regiment on 25th of March 1915. He was 27 years old, but said he was 24. His next of kin was listed as his father, Robert Gambles of Swinley Hall Farm, Wigan. However, he asked for his personal effects, if found, to be forwarded to Miss Florence Neary of 13 Hardybutts, Wigan.
The 7th Borders left Winchester for Boulogne in July 1915 and served in France and Flanders, in the trenches and in training.
Henry was killed at The Bluff in the south of the Ypres Salient Belgium during the night of 14th/15th February 1916. We believe he was a Bomber, a soldier trained to throw Mills Bombs (hand grenades).
He and colleagues were trying to force the enemy out of some British trenches that the Germans had recently occupied. We believe that he was buried in a marked grave, but that this grave was destroyed later in the war by shelling.
He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial to those with no known grave. His name is also, with other 7th Border Regiment members, on the Wigan War Memorial. There is a bronze plaque naming those employees of Giants Hall Colliery killed in the Great War. This was originally erected at the colliery, but when it was closed, the plaque was moved to its current location in the lynch gate of St Wilfred's Parish Church Standish.
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Cpl. Tom Broadbelt 7th Battalion Border Regiment (d.28th October 1917) Tom Broadbelt was the son of William and Margaret Broadbelt of Fellbank, Silecroft, Cumberland and husband of Mary Broadbelt of Nether Burrow, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth.
He is commemorated at the Tyne Cot Memorial.
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Pte. Joseph S. Croser 7th Battalion Border Regiment (d.25th March 1918) Joseph Croser is a distant relative, he is buried in the Arras Memorial Cemetery in France
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Pte. Robert Halsall 7th West and Cumberland Yeomanry Border Regiment (d.18th September 1918) Robert Halsall was reported missing at Gauche Wood, France. Later he was presumed dead. His body was never found. He is Commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calais, Franc.
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L/Cp. Robert Henry Hammond 7th Btn. Border Regiment (d.7th Aug 1916) Robert Hammond lived in Runhall Norfolk at the outbreak of war. He was a team master on a local farm and married to Laura Amelia Hurrell. They had 5 children, the oldest being my father John. He enlisted in Norwich with the Norfolk Regiment and was transferred in 1916 to the 7th Border Regiment. He was involved in a suicidal attack at 4.30 pm on the 7th of August 1916 in Delville Wood, the same attack as Harold Cope who's tunic is on display at the IWM. He was listed as missing and has no known grave. I have seen a letter in our local paper from his wife asking if anyone knew of his whereabouts, with a picture. He is commemorated on a plaque in Runhall church and also on the board for hymn numbers.
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Pte. Thomas Robinson 7th Btn. Border Regiment (d.23rd April 1917) I found out about Private Thomas Robinson, my uncle, by accident, while researching my grandfather who was awarded the DCM while serving with the Royal Irish Rifles. It turns out they lived in the same street. Thomas was killed during the battle at Arras. I am at present trying to find regimental photographs for them if anyone can help.
Just a small snippet of information but I hope it is of some interest.
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Pte. James Cookson 7th Btn. Border Regiment (d.25th Aug 1918) James Cookson was the son of James and Catherine Cookson. He was aged 21 when he was killed in action, and he is buried in Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont, Somme.
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Pte. John William Mcpherson 7th Battalion Border Regiment John Mcpherson came home injured.
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2nd Lt. Cuthbert Turner 7th Battalion Border Regiment (d.23rd April 1917) 2nd Lieutenant Cuthbert Turner served with a Territorial unit, the 4th (Westmorland and Cumberland) Battalion, Border Regiment.
He was the son of Cuthbert Turner and Mary Turner (nee Woodman) of Derwenthaugh, Swalwell, Co. Durham.
At the time of his death, he was attached to the 7th Battalion, Border Regiment in 51st Brigade, 17th (Northern) Division, one of the 'New Army' battalions. Second Lt Turner was killed in action in the 2nd Battle of the Scarpe on the 23rd April 1917, aged 23.
He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial.
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Pte. Joseph Callow 7th Battalion Border Regiment (d.19th Dec 1915)  Joseph Callow was born 6th February 1881 at 73,Strand Street, Whitehaven, Cumberland and was baptised on 16th April 1881 as recorded in Holy Trinity Registry Whitehaven, Cumberland England. On 8th April 1905 he married Cordelia Jones at the Registry Office, Whitehaven, Cumberland England.
On 3rd September 1914, my grandfather, Joseph Callow, aged 31 years 7 months, while living with his wife, Cordelia and their children, Tom, Joseph, Jessie, Sarah and Margaret, enlisted in the Border Regiment for the period of the War. He was 5ft 5 1/2 inches height with Pale complexion, Blue Eyes and Light hair and Moles on left side of chest. His Religion is listed as Church of England.
This left Tom at aged 9 years the eldest child at home to help his mother.
As a sapper in the Border Regiment (who have their headquarters at Carlisle Castle) 7th Battalion, he was attached to the 182nd Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers. He was killed in action on 19th December 1915 in a crater between Ypres and Ploegstreet in Belgium. His body was never recovered and he is remembered on the nearby Ploegsteert Memorial.
I have a copy of a letter from War Office, London, dated 7th May 1916, which states that the unofficial report of his death cannot be confirmed.
I also have copy of Army Form B 104 – 82A, No 19550/17 dated 28th October 1916 which states that: - No further news relative to No 12763 Pte Joseph Callow 7th Border, missing since 19th Dec 1915. Conclude he is dead and death took place on the above date. (or since)
The group soldiers photograph including Joseph Callow shows 459 Borders written on bottom of it. Iain Cogle had a reply from curator Border regiment museum at Carlisle. "The 459 is simply the photographer’s reference number and has no military connection whatsoever. The photograph is a typical group photograph and shows the men wearing the stop-gap blue uniform issued, due to the acute shortage of khaki, to many New army units in the early stages of the War".
I have a letter from Joseph dated 21st Oct 1914 addressed to Mrs Callow, No 1 Richardson Cr, Scotcheath, Whitehaven, Cumberland. It is on a postcard showing lots of tents far off in the distance. On the front is printed Staffs Borders Lulworth: -
Dear Wife
Just a few lines hoping you and the children is in best of health as I am in the ……………………present. Our Captain read a letter that came from Prestson (??) and he said that our wife’s who had not got there ………………………money all would be settled……………………Wednesday next.
I have marked the ………………….sleeping in he as not got the ………………….parades
He was awarded the British War Medal 1914-1920 (110,000 issued), the Victory Medal 1914-1919 (5,725,000 issued) and the 1914 Star and 1914-1915 Star (3 medals total) known as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
My father Tom Callow's nephew Andy Barnes (in England) has a copy of Joseph's Soldiers Small Book which details Joseph enlistment details and Next of Kin.
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Capt. William Constantine MC 7th (West. and Cumb. Yeomanry) Btn. Border Regiment (d.18th Sep 1918) Billy Constantine was killed in action on 18th Sep 1918, aged 23. He is Commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial in France and was the son of William and Mary Ann Constantine, of 10, Southfield St., Bolton, brother of Margaret, Percy, Gladys, Lillian, Beatrice and Harold
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Pte. Fred Bradwell 7th Btn. Border Regiment (d.20th Jun 1916) Fred Bradwell was my Father's only uncle.
Fred served with the Border Regiment 7th Battalion and died on 20th June 1916.
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Pte. Simon Lippman 7th Battalion Border Regiment (d.23rd Apr 1917) Simon Lippman was born in Sunderland, the second son of Maurice and Rose Lippman, German Jewish emigrés.
He was a regular soldier having enlisted pre war. In 1911 he was serving with the 1'st Battalion, stationed in Burma.
By 1917 he was a member of the Border Regiment 7th battalion, and was killed on 23 April 1917 during the Battle of Arras. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
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Pte. William Henry Archer 7th Btn Border Regiment (d.8th Apr 1916) William Henry Archer was born in Dublin and enlisted at Bovington Camp, Dorset. He died in Flanders. He was 34 years old when he enlisted. He was a labourer and Unmarried. He joined at Carlisle on 3 September 1914 on a short service. His next of kin was Margaret Pelter (mother). She was 85 when she died in 1921. His mother received his victory medal. His 1914-18 star was received by his sister, Annie Daley, (42), formally Patterson who was then living in Bournemouth.
His sister wrote to his regiment about a notice she had seen in the Daily Telegraph just after his death in their roll of honour. She said she had lost sight of him for a number of years. She added that he had been born on March 7, 1881. He joined the army in 1898 in Ireland (Tralee) and was sent to India in 1900. He returned in 1906 to England and the reserve. In India he had been attached to the 1st Oxfordshire Light Infantry.
She said he was of small stature and about 5'4", fair haired and slimly built. His enlistment document described him as 5 foot 8 1/2 inches.
His records show that he was feeling ill from the beginning of 1916. He referred to the 52nd and 53rd Field Ambulances with rheumatism. He also suffered from NVD, neuralgia and various other symptoms. He was observed for general German measles and died in the isolation hospital at Etaples from enteric fever.
He is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery.
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Pte. John McDonald 7th Battalion Border Regiment (d.23rd April 1917) John McDonald served with the 7th Battalion Border Regiment, he died on the 23rd of April 1917, aged 29.
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial and is commemorated on the Triptych in St. Paul's Church Jarrow.
John was born on the 2nd of Feb 1887, to Thomas McDonald and Mary Casey and was baptised at St. Bedes.
John had maried Anne Devaney at St Bede's church on the 1st of February 1910 and they had a son, also named
John, born 29th of Jan 1912 in Jarrow, and baptised on the 3rd of Feb 1912, at St. Bedes Catholic Church,
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Pte. George William Lamb 7th Battalion Border Regiment (d.13th Sep 1915) George Lamb died age 21, he first served in France on the 24th of July 1915. He was born in Jarrow 1894, son of George William and Hannah Mary Lamb (nee Richardson) of 4 Oak Street Jarrow. In the 1911 Census, George William Lamb, age 17, a Cleaner in a Blast Furnace Fitting Shop & Black Engine House, is listed as living with his parents George William & Hannah Mary Lamb & his many siblings at 49, Grange Road West, Jarrow
george is buried in Brandhoek Military Cemetery and is commemorated on the Palmer Cenotaph Jarrow.
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