History of the Wolds Wagoners Special Reserve - page 8
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| Full title | History of the Wolds Wagoners Special Reserve |
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| Publication date | 1988 |
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| Colour | Yes |
| Grey | No |
| Early date | 1908 |
| Late date | 1983 |
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ENROLMENT An establishment of some 1,200 1 \ . men was contemplated, including 56 foremen and 12 roadmasters. Each recruit on enrolment received £1, and for each subsequent year he rejoined, he received a further £1, The annual pay of a foreman was lixnl al £2, and that of a roadmaster ai S'A. The intention was for one foreman to take charge of eight or ten wagoners, and on mobilization to be given (he equivalent rank of corporal. A man, to be eligible for enrolment, had to be under 45 years of age, used to horses, driving of pole-wagons, willing to serve at home or abroad when called upon, and take the oath of allegiance. There was to be no military training for these wagoners in peace-time. Curiously enough, the officer who did so much to secure recruits was Capt. H. E. Sykes, A.S.C. (no relation to Sir Mark), who was stationed at York, and who later commanded the 4th Reserve Park in France. It was by his personal efforts 6 An interesting photograph taken at the Fimber Driving Competition, York Dale in 1913 showing Sir Mark Sykes ami party in front of the enrolment tent. Left to rightMr Henry Cholmondley, Sir Mark's agent, Sledmere estate, a Russian visitor in felt hat, Sir Mark Sykes (centre), Col. Saunders and Mr Walter Wilson, Sir Mark's secretary. Sir Mark and Col. Saunders are holding the first prize the Gold Challenge Cup, which went to the master of the winning team in the competition. |
| Book number | R0397 |