![]() ![]() On arrival at Hartlepool, they were billeted at Hart Road. This detachment entrained at Leamside and proceeded to Hartlepool. Tristam and the men were selected who had fired a course on an open range. These two companies were commanded by Major F.T. Meanwhile two companies of men were despatched to Hartlepool on November 16th 1914 to take up Coast Defence Duty. By early October the Battalion was raised to its full establishment, and in the beginning of 1915 it was increased to six companies, about 1300 strong.ĭuring the first six weeks the training had consisted largely of route-marching. Owing to the rapid increase in numbers additional accommodation had soon to be found, 'B' Company moved to billets in West Rainton and 'A' Company shortly after to Newton Hall. They were soon joined by contingents from South Shields, Sunderland, Hartlepool and Darlington. ![]() On September 24th, recruits began to assemble rapidly at Cocken Hall, the Durham City and District Contingent marching from the Race-course. and Mary Frances Turner, of "Dalmeny," 10, Rectory Drive, Gosforth, Newcastle-on-Tyne. In St.Patrick's Churchyard and Hookergate Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of 18/398 Private Leslie David Turner serving with the 18th Battalion Durham Light Infantry who died. ![]()
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