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Pte. William Clift
British Army 13th Btn. South Lancashire Regiment
The 13th Reserve Battalion of the Prince of Wales Volunteers, South Lancashire Regiment formed at Oswestry, Shropshire in September, 1915 as a "local reserve battalion". I always thought that my father, 154918 Pte. William Clift had served in WW1 in the Machine Gun Corps but I have a photograph in which he is plainly wearing the uniform and cap badge of the Prince of Wales Volunteers, South Lancashire Regiment. He lived in Shropshire so it is logical that he initially enlisted into this regiment as I understand he was a volunteer. The 13th Bn however was absorbed into the 16th Reserve Brigade in 1916 and this formation remained in this country but provided troops for other units. I have a newspaper cutting from the time of my father's death confirming that he served in the MGC in France and that he was wounded. I would be very grateful if anyone can throw any light on movements from the POW Volunteers South Lancs and from 16 Brigade during WW1 as I am trying to trace his date of enlistment and postings etc and engagements that he was in. Perhaps someone could tell me if I am clutching at straws or if it is worthwhile pursuing.
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