1815: Robert Emmerson

<p dir="ltr">Robert Emmerson was the great uncle of Menston resident Joe Dixon. He was an assistant schoolteacher who enlisted with the Durham Light Infantry [21st Btn.] in 1915 then to the Yorks and Lancs and subsequently commissioned as a temporary officer 2nd Lieutenant in the 3rd D.L.I until 30th January 1919. </p><p dir="ltr">He went to France on 29th June 1916 and was released from actual military service on 31st January 1919. He was allowed to wear his uniform for a month allowing him to obtain plain clothes! He had three nephews: Charles Emmerson, who was with the Royal Naval Division in 1918; Joseph Emmerson with the 5th Btn. D.L.I 1918; and John Harrison Emmerson also with the 5th Btn. D.L.I in 1918.</p>