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Pte. Herbert Boyd
British Army 16th Battalion Manchester Regiment
from:27 Owen Street, Lower Broughton, Salford, Lancs
On 26th March 1915, Herbert Boyd attested and was posted to the 16th Battalion, he served through out the Great War as follows:
30 August 1915, posted to the 25th Reserve Battalion 23 December 1915 Disembarked in France 6 July 1916 Admitted to the Lord Derby War Hospital, Warrington. 29 July 1916 granted convalescent leave to 7 August 1916. Spent this leave at 24 Queens Street, Broughton. 1 September 1916 posted to 69th Training Battalion. 19 September 1917 returned to France 24 September 1917 posted to 21st Battalion 19 January 1919 Sent to Italy (21st Battalion) Home address: 24 Ellor Street, Salford. 28 February 1919 Posted to the Depot. 4 June 1919 Posted to the 2nd Battalion 23 June 1919 Appointed Lance Corporal paid. January 1920 Appointed Acting Corporal 21 January 1920 posted to 1st Battalion as Acting Corporal 11 February 1920 Discharged as no longer fit for further service. 23 April 1920 Awarded a King's Certificate (No.63/3438)
