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Pte. Frederick Newbold
British Army 11th Battalion Rifle Brigade
from:Long Eaton, Derbyshire
Frederick Newbold was a dairyman in civilian life with the Long Eaton Co-op. He served with the 11th Battalion The Rifle Brigade in France as a driver from July 1915 to July 1917 and then as a groom from July 1917 to 9th February 1919.
His certificate of employment during war (Army Form Z.18) reads: "This man has been groom to the Commanding Officer for a considerable period. He is a good groom and driver with an excellent knowledge of horse and stable management, and has always carried out his duties in a thoroughly capable manner". The certificate is signed by W.G.Ashford Captain and by R.L.Holland Captain commanding 11th Rifle Brigade.

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