"LIVERPOOL SCOTTISH – In affectionate remembrance of our comrades who died fighting gloriously at the Battle of Hooge, June, 1915. – From their old friends, members of the 1/10th (Scottish) K.L.R." More on Hooge Day at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/06/16/1...

Basil Rathbone, THE greatest Sherlock Holmes, served in WW1. He started as a Private in the London Scottish Regiment, ultimately serving as an Intelligence Officer for the King's Liverpool Regiment (Liverpool Scottish). Received the Military Cross in 1918. Became a legend in feature films and TV.

his brother... was killed ... and at the special request of his brother’s men he was sent out to take his place... his pen traced these prophetic words:- “Fred has just written urging me to come and join him, but alas! it will “not be on earth.” georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/06/15/1...

"Official notification has been received from the War Office stating that Private William Jones, No 2507, of the Liverpool Scottish, previously reported missing, was killed in action in June last year." More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/06/14/1...

"In addition to the two big football matches organised by them and the swimming gala on Saturday, they now contemplate a boxing tournament to be held at the Liverpool Scottish headquarters" georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/06/13/1...

"He was last seen wounded in the third line of the German trenches, which were subsequently re-occupied by the Germans. He was the first of the inside staff of the Town Hall called upon to give his life for his country." georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/06/12/1...

"a stout-hearted Church of England padre held a Communion Service in the front line. About two dozen men attended. The Altar was made of stacked biscuit tins covered with a blanket taken from a dugout door." georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/06/11/1...

'this is his first swim in public after eighteen months’ hard fighting in the trenches. Twelve months ago, almost to the day he was to the fore in that gallant charge his regiment made at Hooge.' More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/06/10/1...

'Supposing this was not a will, but the last request of the man, I cannot understand it being disregarded by his parents. I think it is a shocking thing that it should be contested […] What honour is shown to the son’s memory if this is kept' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/06/09/9...

"The ‘Loos Trenches’ at South Shore... which were constructed by the men of the West Lancashire Division billeted here last winter, are said to be similar in every respect to those at Loos, even to the traverses, dug-outs, machine-gun positions" georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/06/08/8...

'Harold was 17 when war broke out, still too young to be sent to fight with the other territorials. He left for the continent a couple of weeks after his 18th birthday and was killed four months later – still officially too young to fight abroad' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/06/07/7...

"Athletic News reported on the 167 members of the Liverpool Cricket Club who had joined the Allied Forces. ‘If any man should ask why the Liverpool club is not playing cricket during this summer, let the appended list be his answer.’ " georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/06/06/6...

Another brave young Oxton soldier has fallen on the battlefield. Private Eric George Vance who was only 19 years of age, is reported to have been killed on the night of June 5th on his way to the trenches, being shot through the heart by a sniper georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/06/05/5...

"On June 4th Orders were received that the Battn would relieve the 1/5 Kings Own that evening in WILLOWS + OSIERS, relief being completed at 8pm." georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/06/04/4...

LEECH – June 3 1915, killed in action in France in his 21st year, Lce.-Corpl. Richard Sutton. (Liverpool Scottish). Farewell, fair scenes, the might-have-beens! It is not much, indeed: But I give it all – my life – at call Of England’s need. georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/06/03/3...

"Two grand concerts. The famous band of the Liverpool Scottish. 40 performers under the direction of bandmaster R. W. Davison. Vocalist Miss Annie Skidmore. Prices 6d, 1s and 2s. War Tax 1d and 2d extra." More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/06/02/2...

"For the first three days of the month the Battn was in Brigade Reserve, carrying on work cutting a new Communication Trench from the GRANGE down to the Village." More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/06/01/1...

'ROGERSON – June 16, 1915, at Hooge (previously reported wounded and missing, now officially reported killed in action), aged 20 years. Private William George Rogerson (10th Liverpool Scottish)' More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/31/3...

'For fresh air and music combined, try the Central Pier today. The famous Band of the Liverpool Scottish will be in attendance.' More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/30/3...

'It is a pathetic circumstance that Herbert Cooper died on his birthday. His death will be genuinely regretted by all who knew him. Cheery, warm-hearted, a true friend' More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/29/2...

"[Thomas] left behind a widow and also a son he will never have seen, Alfred George, who was born on 3 November 1914, two days after Thomas sailed for France on the Maidan." More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/2...

"McGREGOR – Killed in action, at Hooge, in Flanders on 16th June, 1915 (previously reported missing), Adam McGregor, aged 24 years. Private, King’s Liverpool Scottish, and late of Denver, Colorado, USA, dearly loved and only son of Adam and Mary" georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/27/2...

"TINSLEY – On or since June 16, 1915, previously reported wounded and missing. Private Thomas Sydney (Syd) Tinsley (Liverpool Scottish), the dearly beloved husband of Elsie Tinsley (née Walker) and youngest son of Mr and Mrs Tinsley." More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/26/2...

"Corporal J. S. Preston, of the Liverpool Scottish, previously reported missing, has now been officially posted as killed in action June 16, 1915. Preston was a single man, aged 26, and his parents reside at 5 Stratford Terrace, Leeds." More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/25/2...

'During the month Lt Col J. R. Davidson attended an Investiture at Buckingham Palace being decorated by H. M. the King on the morning of the 24th with the C.M.G.' More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/24/2...

A very late announcement of death appeared on this day. THORNE – June 16, 1915, killed in action in his 26th year, Lance-Corporal Harry Thorne (Liverpool Scottish), the beloved second son of Mrs and the late George A. Thorne, 142, Falkner St. georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/23/2...

'We shall all be sorry when the kilties leave Blackpool, for they have been one of the most pictureseque of all the regiments billeted here during the winter. But France is calling for them, and the pipers lead the way.' More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/22/2...

Habitués of the Academy expect a clever portrait annually from the brush of R E Morrison [...] there is no disappointment, albeit the interest is mixed with pathos when the title is read, ‘The late Captain John Graham, junr, Liverpool Scottish.’ georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/21/2...

New dataset published: this is the audio + transcripts of AI-generated podcasts using NotebookLM to analyse how it "translated" source documents from different times and cultures. My favourites are the 20 podcasts generated from an empty PDF. The paper about it is in press. doi.org/10.18710/RNT...

No civilian could • buy binoculars • trespass on railway lines or bridges • melt down gold or silver • light bonfires, fireworks or fly a kite • give bread to horses or chickens • use invisible ink when writing abroad More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/20/2...

'A considerable amount of work was done between the 19+27th in improving the trenches: shell slits, sentry shelters + dugouts being constructed in addition to the Ordinary work essential to keeping the trenches in good repair.' More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/19/1...

'he was admitted to hospital, suffering from neurasthenia. Symptoms of this disease [...] could include temporary blindness, loss of speech, paralysis, uncontrollable tremors, hallucinations, memory loss, and recurring nightmares.' More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/18/1...

'Any young man who was not in uniform could face being called a coward and there were suggestions that those with power and influence were using these to enable their sons to escape the trenches.' More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/17/1...

'Last night I dreamt I went to Orkney Library again.' Happy Birthday to Daphne Du Maurier, born 119 years ago (on the 13th May) in 1907. 🎂 Remembering that time we made a Daphne Du Maurier Biography #Bookface in the Orkney Room.

'THOMAS – June 16, at Hooge, in the charge of the 10th Liverpool Scottish, in his 26th year, Frederick (Fred), second beloved son of Philip and Elizabeth Thomas, 3 Victoria Mount, Oxton, BIrkenhead.' More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/12/1...

'The Battn occupied WILLOWS + GRANGE from the 3rd until the 11th being relieved by the 1/5 Kings Own and moving into Divisional Reserve at GOUY, remaining there for 8 days, during which time training was carried out.' More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/11/1...

'Do you know I have been in the line with a regiment for 15 months now and I seem to get tired more easily and don’t seem to be so keen. It is only the faces of the men that keep me anxious to help them at all times.' More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/10/1...

'the Liverpool Scottish Regiment having had the use of the Raikes Parade church for their services on Sundays were anxious to show their appreciation of this privilege' More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/09/9...

'A story that gained a lot of newspaper coverage during this week concerned an ex-member of the Liverpool Scottish who had raised an action for false imprisonment agains the Chief Constables of Blackpool and Maidstone' More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/08/8...

'There is nothing like Army training for finding physical weaknesses, and yet it seems to be making giants of some chaps. To see all the bronzed faces and knees would please some of our cranks about degenerate England.' More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/07/7...

'With conspicuous presence of mind and great courage he seized the grenade and endeavoured to throw it out of the trench. In doing so it exploded and blew off his right hand and mortally wounded one of the five men' More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/06/6...

'William ... had been hospitalised in April with injuries to his thorax and spine that resulted in paraplegia and organ perforation. He was taken to Oxford for treatment but his case was hopeless from the start and he died on this day in 1915' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/05/5...

'Those in Category A were, or would soon be, fit for active service. Those in Category B were fit for service abroad but in a less active capacity. Those in Category C were fit to serve in Britain.' More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/04/4...

'MAJESTIC – ‘Maciste’, which is well screened, is the chief attraction here [...] The film of the Liverpool Scottish at Blackpool is most interesting, as are the other items in the programme.' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/03/3...

'By the time of this death, he had served the Liverpool Scottish in the Territorial Force for nineteen years. He instructed new recruits from the outbreak of war until May 1916, when he joined the army at the front.' More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/02/2...

'Also of Roger, youngest son of the above, who died of wounds 1st May 1915, aged 19 years, and was buried in Bailleul, France. There’s some corner of a foreign field that is forever England.’ More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/05/01/1...

'The 166th (South Lancashire Brigade) Trench Mortar Battery was new, having been formed in March 1916. At the start of the war, the British Army did not have trench mortars. The German Army had three types' More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/04/30/3...

"killed in action [...] most of his family were in Canada, including his 23-year-old brother, Archibald, who is there ‘minus one leg lost in action’. His sister had been nursing Canadians serving in France, since her husband was killed in action" georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/04/29/2...

'He was killed two days before Christmas, at the age of 18. A year after his death, John’s personal possessions were forwarded to his family in Chapel-en-le Frith. They consisted of a single identity disc.' More at georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/04/28/2...

'A successful hot pot supper was held last week by local exhibitors, at the house of Mr Walkinshaw, manager of the Granby Cinema. The proceedings were held to wish Mr Percy Hamer (who has joined the 10th Liverpool Scottish) the best of luck' georgefergusonliverpool.wordpress.com/2026/04/27/2...