Born in August 1887 in Awsworth Notts, to Henry and Sarah Lamin. Elder Sisters Catherine (Kate), Mary Esther and Sarah Anne(Annie) and Elder brother John (Jack).
Educated at Awsworth Board School, just outside Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England.
I served with honour in the 9th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment seeing front line action in Flanders and Northern Italy from the end of 1916 to January 1920.
From 1st March, the days of 1918 shift out of phase with 2008. 1st March 1918 was a Friday. 1st March 2008 was a Saturday. I have determined that I shall publish a day ahead of the 1918 date to keep the days of the week synchronised. BL