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The Cheshire Yeomanry The Cheshire Yeomanry (Earl of Chester's)can be traced back to 1797. Battalions during the Great War. 1st Battalion 2nd Battalion 3rd Battalion Lance Cpl. Walter James Barber 2/1st Btn. Cheshire Yeomanry This gentleman was my Grandfather, the family have found an army book 129 written by my grandfather. It seems to be about his training at the Irish Command School of Instruction, Dublin which states names of staff, drill notes etc. the dates seem to start April 1918. Not knowing much about this person I am hoping for any information about him or any advice that could be given to me about this. I look forward to hearing any helpfull information. I have beeen lead to believe that he may have been stationed in Ireland to do with the black and tans but naturally I do not know if this could be correct. List of those who served with The Cheshire Yeomanry during The Great War Lance Cpl. Walter James Barber 2/1st Btn. Read his Story.

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