Lance Corporal

Lanc Corporal StripeJunior to a Corporal. From lancepesade "officer of lowest rank, from obsolete French lancepessade, from Old Italian lancia spezzata, superior soldier, literally "broken lance". Originally referred to as a "chosen man" who would take control of the section if the Corporal was to be killed or wounded

Lance Corporal William York

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Details imported from Luton Absent Voters list and the National Roll of the Great War (Section V)

The National Roll (mostly submitted by families) describes his service as follows: Joining in August 1916 after completing his training he was engaged on important guard duties with his unit. He rendered valuable services but was not sent overseas owing to medical unfitness for general service and was demobilised in March 1919.

Lance Corporal Leonard Deacon Billington

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Details imported from Luton Absent Voters list and the National Roll of the Great War (Section V)

The National Roll (mostly submitted by families) describes his service as follows: He volunteered in August 1915 and having completed his training was drafted to France in March of the following year. While in this theatre of war he fought at the Somme, Arras, Ypres, Cambrai and in the Retreat and Advance of 1918 and often took charge in bombing raids. He came home and was demobilised in February 1919. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals.

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