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Private Charles "Yorkie" Hoyle
British Army Yorks & Lancs
from:52 Gibbet Street, Halifax, Yorks England
My father joined up in January 1917 at the age of 17. The first time he tried, aged 16 he was told 'Join the scouts sonny',
He was made a Corporal quite quickly as he had a carrying vioce - so he said, but went absent without leave when he realised he would not be sent to France but stay in England training troops on parade ground duty.
He lost his stripe and was sent to France. He was in Ypres, Cambrai and also went to Germany at some stage. I don't know the dates.
He was a Runner in France as he was good at cross country running. He stayed on in the army after the war and was sent to Persia (I have his Medals) then to India.
I have some interesting photos.
I would like to know where his regiment went and when.