The Huntingdonshire Cyclist Battalions

Reginald G. T. Parker.

Photo of Reginald G. T. Parker of the Huntingdonshire Cyclist Battalion Motor Transport section.
From a local newspaper dated 21/8/1914 Motor cycles for service. Last Tuesday Corpl. Reg. Parker inspected seven motor cycles prior to their being used for service.

Local newspaper entries indicate that by 17th October 1914 Corporal R. G. Parker had been promoted to the rank of Sergeant at the time it was indicated that he was serving in C Company.

Local newspaper entries indicate that by 17th October 1914 Sergeant R. G. Parker had been appointed Sergeant at the time it was indicated that he was serving in C Company as Motor cycle section.

Local newspaper entries indicate = 25/9/1914 = With the St. Ives Cyclists. = All the St. Ives Company of the Hunts. Cyclist Battalion were presented with cardigan jackets from the ladies of St. Ives last Friday. They were also to receive two shirts and two pairs of socks each from the same source. Corpl. Reg. Parker has been promoted acting Sergeant, of the transport section.

The Motor Section of the Huntingdonshire Cyclist Battalion in a display at the rear of the Bridge Hotel, Huntingdon. Many thanks to Martyn Webster for providing a copy of this magnificent photograph of the HC B.

If you can help with any data on this Huntingdonshire Cyclist please contact me at huntscycles@btinternet.com

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09/04/2012
. . Martyn Smith ©

	Photo of Reginald G. T. Parker of the Huntingdonshire Cyclist Battalion Motor Transport section. From a local newspaper dated 21/8/1914 Motor cycles for service. Last Tuesday Corpl. Reg. Parker inspected seven motor cycles prior to their being used for service. Local newspaper entries indicate that by 17th October 1914 Corporal R. G. Parker had been promoted to the rank of Sergeant at the time it was indicated that he was serving in C Company. Local newspaper entries indicate that by 17th October 1914 Sergeant R. G. Parker had been appointed Sergeant at the time it was indicated that he was serving in C Company as Motor cycle section. Local newspaper entries indicate = 25/9/1914 = With the St. Ives Cyclists. = All the St. Ives Company of the Hunts. Cyclist Battalion were presented with cardigan jackets from the ladies of St. Ives last Friday. They were also to receive two shirts and two pairs of socks each from the same source. Corpl. Reg. Parker has been promoted acting Sergeant, of the transport section. The Motor Section of the Huntingdonshire Cyclist Battalion in a display at the rear of the Bridge Hotel, Huntingdon. Many thanks to Martyn Webster for providing a copy of this magnificent photograph of the HC B.
If you can help with any data on this Huntingdonshire Cyclist please contact me at huntscycles@btinternet.com
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