A record of the Sportsman's Battalions during the First World War, including a database of soldiers who enlisted in - or served with - the 23rd, 24th and 30th Royal Fusiliers, originally raised by Mrs. Emma Cunliffe-Owen in September 1914. If you have any questions or comments, please send to fmsketches@macbrem.com, thanks!

April 3, 1915

Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald

DISAPPEARANCE OF HERNE BAY COUNCIL OFFICIAL.

JOINS THE ARMY AND DESERTS.

REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION.

Since the recent disappearance of Mr. Harold Midgley Metcalfe, accountant to the Herne Bay Council, the books have been examined and a warrant has been issued for the missing man’s arrest. Mr. Metcalfe left Herne Bay in September to join the Army. He was enrolled in the Sportsman’s Battalion. His general smartness soon won a corporal’s stripes, but about a month ago he deserted and has not since been seen.

A reward of £20 is offered for particulars of his whereabouts.

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