206680 Lt. Sidney Horace Hutchinson British Army Leicestershire Regiment from:Braunstone, Leicestershire My grandpa, Sidney Hutchinson told me several stories about his time in the Leicestershire Regiment.
One of which I recall was when he was stationed in Ireland marching through the hills with his Regiment and was stopped by a member of the Old guard, (Dad's army) who demanded his officer prove who they were and what they were doing there. Insulted by this request and unable to prove who they were his officer exclaimed "what position are you in to keep us here". The old guard officer pointed to the hills and said "well, take a look around" and to there amazement they were completely surrounded by hundreds of men and women pointing guns at them up in the hills. Apparently they had to make camp for over 6 hours to await proof from London that they were British soldiers, before they could continue on.
I would love any information anyone may have on my Grandpa if possible. Unfortunately he passed away last night at the grand age of 92.
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