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HOME Museum & Collections Sales Donations Events Contact Us REGIMENTAL HISTORY 17th Century 18th Century 19th Century 20th Century First World War Second World War Actions & Movements Battle Honours FAMILY HISTORY Resources Further Reading PHOTO GALLERY ENQUIRIES FURTHER READING LINKS © Images are copyright, Trustees of the King's Own Royal Regiment Museum. You must seek permission prior to publication of any of our images.		Soldiers of the Regiment Private William George Hemsley Private William George Hemsley, number 2093 and 200285, was born in Ulverston and lived at 7 Kennedy Street in Ulverston, Lancashire. He enlisted on 27th March 1914 at the age of 18 years and 8 months. His next of kin is recorded as his mother of 22 North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston. He served on the Western Front with the 1st/4th Battalion of the King's Own, with whom he was wounded. He was later sent back home and spent some time with the 4th (Reserve) Battalion in Oswestry, Shropshire. He was later transferred to the Labour Corps on 13th June 1917. Postcard sent home by Private Hemsely, 'A' Company, 1st/4th Battalion, to Miss R Hemsley, 22 North Lonsdale road, Ulverston. Postmarked 6th August 1915. The message reads "Hope you will like this pc love from Willie." Accession Number: KO3022/01 © Images are copyright, Trustees of the King's Own Royal Regiment Museum. You must seek permission prior to publication of any of our images. Only a proportion of our collections are on display at anyone time. Certain items are on loan for display in other institutions. An appointment is required to consult any of our collections which are held in store.