13th August 1914 On this day: Parade   Lieutenant-Colonel D G M Campbell held a dismounted parade and recalled all the great deeds of the Regiment's history, including the Indian Mutiny where the 9th had won more VCs than any other. Also of the Boer War when Lt MacDonald and his men had defended their position to the death. "You are going forth to war," Campbell told them, "with the greatest traditions to uphold." https://www.facebook.com/Mons2Marne2014 1st Kings Liverpool and 2nd South Staffords arrive in France   The 1st Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment and the 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, disembark from the SS. Cawdor Castle at Le Harve to a joyous welcome. They march from Le Harve Docks to their entraining point, boarding the train which arrived at 2:00 pm. Ready to entrain   The 1st Royal Fusiliers were recalled to the barracks at Kinsale in the middle of a route march, but no trains were available to transport them to Cork. www.creasey.name 1st South Wales Borderers sail for France   1st Battalion South Wales Borderers, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, departed from Bordon Camp and sailed to Le Harve with the BEF. New recruits at Barnard Castle Barracks   An NCO and 100 new recruits arrive at Barnard Castle Barracks, a number of the men will be billeted in the town during their training. Teesdale Mercury 2nd KRRC land in France   2nd Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps proceeded to France on the 13th of August 1914, landing at Le Havre. 7th Devons leave Exeter   7th (Cyclist) Battalion Devonshire Regiment arrived at Norton-on-Tees, Durham in the evening. MbroGazette 14Aug14  Embarkation  On the Move  On the Move  On the Move  On the March  On the Move  On the Move  Advance Party arrives  On the Move  Ready  On the Move  On the Move  Mobilisation  Mobilization  On the Move  Route March  On the Move  Landing in France   Landing in France  Divine Service  Departure  On the Move Can you add to this factual information? Do you know the whereabouts of a unit on a particular day? Do you have a copy of an official war diary entry? Details of an an incident? The loss of a ship? A letter, postcard, photo or any other interesting snipts? If your information relates only to an individual, eg. enlistment, award of a medal or death, please use this form: Add a story.

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