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Golden Treasury Book - see flyleaf and back page in book listing his service. Had this rebound book with him throughout the war. || This story is about my father Hugh Paterson Haddow OBE MC who was a captain in the 17th Highland Light Infantry. Hugh was born in 1897 and enlisted in the HLI on September 12, 1914, and subsequently on November 22, 1915. The gap was possibly due to him getting a commission as an army officer and returning to the front line after retraining. His brother, who also served in the HLI, joined at the same time. Inside the front cover of Hugh's Golden Treasury Book it says Corp HP Haddow No. 15854 A-Coy 17th HLI (Highland Light Infantry) BEF (British Expeditionary Force). On the back cover it says: A.Coy 17th HLI Somme January 1916.

Three members of my family feature in this story: Herbert Morgan Dockrell (1892-1917), Lance Corporal, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, who died on 23/24 April, 1917. I have provided a BMJ note on his death and a photograph of his grave in Delville Wood Cemetry, Longueval, France. There is also a letter. George Shannon Dockrell (1887-1924), 2nd Lieutenant, Rifle Brigade. He was an Olympic swimmer in 1912. He served on the Western Front. I have provided his temporary commission, 23 December, 1914 and a Rifle Brigade memorial service, 15 July, 1916 with a letter conveying greetings and support from Lord Henniker. Sir Maurice Dockrell, M.P., D.L. (1850-1929), Monkstown, who was not in active service. I have provided a souvenir presentation (booklet) OTC, Trinity College, Dublin, 18 May, 1917; various military passes 1915 - 1918; summons to serve on a jury for 9 April, 1883. || BMJ note 1 photograph Temporary commission document Memorial service document 2 letters Military passes 1 jury summons 1 souvenir booklet