In a local paper dated 18-12-1914 it was noted that he was transferred
from the 2/1st to 3/1st. Hunts. Cycle Battalion.
"It has been announced on Wednesday that
Capt. A.G. Lowe of the 1st. Battalion having reported his arrival has
been taken on the strength of the Battalion."
A.
G. Lowe - 18-12-1914 - It has been announced on Wednesday that Capt. A.
G. Lowe of the 1st. Battalion having reported his arrival has been taken
on the strength of the Battalion.
7/8/14 - Good - Bye - Territorials leave
Huntingdon. Since the beginning of the week
the headquarters of the Hunts Cyclist Territorials at Huntingdon has been seen
of the greatest activity, and many recruits were accepted. The whole of the two
Huntingdon companies were paraded on Tuesday evening, and again on Wednesday
previous to the church parade. Further equipment, including trenching tools - a
sort of combination of small pick and spade - was issued, and the whole of the
men and their equipment were carefully inspected. Early this (Thursday) morning
they were paraded and Marched to the Huntingdon Great North Region Station,
ready for conveyance to their appointed station. Soon after 8.00 the railway
station was surrounded by a large crowd. The Earl of Sandwich, in uniform,
arrived by motor, and Mrs. Howard Coote and party were present in their car and
Mrs. Barkley had also driven to the station. At 8:30 the train arrived, partly
filled by the St. Neots contingent, under Lt. K. Hunnybun. The engine drew out
and coupled on to the luggage vans standing in the dock and these were backed
onto the front of the train. Meanwhile the two Huntingdon companies had arrived
singing loudly and had been welcomed by cheering from the crowd. Safely in the
trying the greater part of the "terriers" removed their coats, while
at least two heads were hanging out of each open window and other faces were
pressed against the glass. The shunting of the luggage was not yet complete and
the interval was spent in the singing of "are we downhearted?" And
popular songs learnt at Skegness during the recent camp and the shouting of
"good - byes" to relatives and friends, who were either lining the
railings of the up platform, or standing on the down platform at the carriage
doors. At 8:40, when the train began to move, handkerchiefs were waved from the
windows and both soldiers and crowd re doubled their cheers, which were
continued until last of the train had passed under the bridge. The officers in
charge were Captains M. Barkley, and A. R. Lowe, and Lieuts. J. M. S. Gardner,
while Captain Cook joined the battalion later.