01 September 1916
GLUSBURN SOLDIER WOUNDED
Mr. Jonas Binns, of Hartley Street, has received information during the week that his youngest son, Private Albert Binns, of the West Riding Regiment, has been wounded a second time. Private Binns went out to Egypt with the Bradford Pals, and returned with them to France, where he received shrapnel wounds. The information during the week is from the nurse in hospital, stating that Private Binns had been wounded under the left arm and that he had lost much blood. Private John Binns, also of the West Riding Regiment, elder brother, is also in France, and has written to his father and sisters relating how he met his brother Albert after being separated for above a year. Coming across a section of the West Ridings, he inquired if anybody of the name of Binns was known, when to his great joy the reply came "Yes", and the brothers met.
08 September 1916
GLUSBURN
WOUNDED SOLDIER - Mr. Jonas Binns, of Hartley Street, has received further information during the week regarding his son, Private Albert Binns, of the West Yorkshires, who was reported wounded last week. The message is a telegram from the hospital in France referring to the seriousness of his son and his desire to see some members of the family. Opportunities for visiting France have been given by the authorities, with the result that two of the sisters went on Wednesday morning.
06 October 1916
BINNS - September 26th, in France, Pte. Albert Binns, of the West Yorkshire Regiment, of Glusburn, aged 19.
06 October 1916
GLUSBURN SOLDIER'S DEATH FROM WOUNDS
The news received last Friday that Private Albert Binns, of the West Yorkshire Regiment, had died from wounds following the removal of his left arm, was the cause of much regret throughout the whole district. Private Binns joined the forces in May 1915, and went out to France on Good Friday 1916. Though only a lad (about 19 years of age) he joined the army in the firm belief that he had done his duty. His first wound was on the left hand, from which is recovered, and returned to his unit. The wound from which he lost his life was in the left arm. His career as a soldier was a hard one, he having been in three bayonet charges, also bombing expeditions of a very serious nature. While at the hospital in Winnieux his condition grew serious. His constant thoughts were of home, father and sisters. A message was sent, and two of the sisters paid a visit, receiving one free passage. On their arrival they were told that the King's doctor had decided that the amputation of the arm was the only chance of saving his life, and that the operation had been successful. The sisters stayed the allotted time, at the request of their brother, who was in high hopes of soon being again in England, and speaking of what he could do when he got home. On leaving France the sisters were convinced that recovery was certain. A few days later, however, a message was received stating that their brother was again very serious, and the other two sisters, including the youngest, whom he specially desired to see, went out to France, one free pass being again forwarded. On their arrival they found their brother very seriously ill, yet fully conscious and cheerful. He was delighted with their visit. He passed away on Tuesday of last week, in the presence of his sisters, and was buried on Wednesday with others from the hospital. The coffin, which was wrapped in the Union Jack, was carried to the cemetery shoulder high by four comrades. The burial took place with full military honours, and was conducted by a Wesleyan chaplain. The sisters speak highly of the manner in which they were entertained and cared for by the Y.M.C.A., and are proud of the care their brother received while in hospital. He gained the respect and esteem of the nurses and doctors for the cheerfulness and courage he displayed while suffering great pain.
25 May 1917
CROSSHILLS
SOLDIERS ON FURLOUGH - A number of soldiers are home on leave after long turns of service in France. Pte. John Binns, of the Royal Engineers, elder son of Mr. Jonas Binns, has been in France over two years, this being his first visit home. He was amongst the first to enlist from Glusburn. His younger brother, Albert Binns, died from wounds. Lance-Corporal Willie Hall, of Sutton, is home after serving 18 months at the front. Hugh Spencer, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Spencer of Sutton Mill, has been 20 months without leave. He is employed in the chemical section in France. Quarter-Master-Sergeant Frank Stephenson, of Sutton Mill, is home for 14 days, being on the sick list.
03 August 1917
SUTTON
DEDICATION OF ROLL OF HONOUR - A special service, reverent and very beautiful throughout, the dedication of the roll of honour, was conducted in St. Thomas's Church on Sunday evening last by the vicar, Rev. A. R. Light. The roll of honour is a triptych, the top panel, a beautiful inlet picture representing 'The Great Sacrifice.' It contains the names of the fallen heroes, viz., Arnold Healey, F.W. Thompson, Norman Riley, Lyall Taylor, J.G. Bancroft, E. Wilkinson, Nelson Petty, W. Haggas, G. Sanderson, R. Whitehall, W. Hargreaves, T. Summerskill, A.W. Tune, C.F. Horsfall, Lewis Binns,Albert Binns, E. Fisher, and W. Blake Spencer. The left panel represents 'The White Comrade,' and the right 'The watch on many waters,' in very artistic colours. The large centre space contains the names of all who were residents in the Sutton parish and are still serving their King and country. The sermon was from the text, "Through God we shall do valiantly." The large congregation left the church to the strains of the French National Anthem.
21 September 1917
In ever loving memory of Private Albert Binns, who died of wounds at Wimereux, near Boulogne, Sept. 26, 1916.
A loving son, a brother dear,
A friend to all when he was here;
Our loss is great, we won't complain,
But trust in God to meet again.
- From Father and Sisters (also Brother in France). Hartley Street, Glusburn.
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