Mr Jenkinson's War
On 11th December, 1914, Mr Jenkinson gave a lecture in the Public Rooms describing and explaining the War. A week later, he announced at the end of term assembly, that he had volunteered for the Army. The pupils responded by cheering and breaking into a chorus of "It's a long way to Tipperary". Mr Jenkinson kept in touch throughout the war and his letters featured in the school magazine.
Summer 1915
Summer 1915
Winter 1915: We had a visit from Lieut. A G Jenkinson, MA, who is now in the Army Ordnance Depot at York. He gave us an interesting account of his work and experiences. He deals with the supplies of the army, even, as he said, "down to the smallest piece of soap." He looked very smart, towering above us in his officer's uniform.
A recent letter from Mr Jenkinson says:
"I am going overseas with No.33 Co. of the Army Ordnance Corps, and am daily expecting orders to depart. We are all ready, 162 men and 2 officers. We are going to France, I believe ..."
Summer 1916:
A recent letter from Mr Jenkinson says:
"I am going overseas with No.33 Co. of the Army Ordnance Corps, and am daily expecting orders to depart. We are all ready, 162 men and 2 officers. We are going to France, I believe ..."
Summer 1916:
Autumn 1916:
We received a welcome visit from our Headmaster on October 19th when he gave an interesting lecture on his work and experiences.He is now engaged at a base in the supply of means of protection from gas attacks. He showed us the type of helmet at first used, and persuaded Palmer to try it on, as well as a pair of goggles for protection against tear shells. These, with the gas helmet and some shell cases, he gave to the museum. The latest form of gas arrangement is a box respirator, which the soldier carries on his chest, strapped around him. The gasses pass through the outer material of this box, are rendered fit for respiration by various chemicals, and are conveyed by tubing to the mouth. The school was amused at seeing Jenkin fully prepared for a gas attack. We were pleased to hear a week or tow ago of Mr Jenkinson's promotion to captaincy.
Summer 1918:
We have been visited by Major Jenkinson, MA, who is now stationed in Italy.
Autumn 1918:
During the time the school was shut, Major Jenkinson came home on leave.
Spring 1919:
We have great pleasure this term in welcoming back our headmaster Major Jenkinson, who at the outbreak of war responded to the call of "King and Country".
Spring 1920:
We received a welcome visit from our Headmaster on October 19th when he gave an interesting lecture on his work and experiences.He is now engaged at a base in the supply of means of protection from gas attacks. He showed us the type of helmet at first used, and persuaded Palmer to try it on, as well as a pair of goggles for protection against tear shells. These, with the gas helmet and some shell cases, he gave to the museum. The latest form of gas arrangement is a box respirator, which the soldier carries on his chest, strapped around him. The gasses pass through the outer material of this box, are rendered fit for respiration by various chemicals, and are conveyed by tubing to the mouth. The school was amused at seeing Jenkin fully prepared for a gas attack. We were pleased to hear a week or tow ago of Mr Jenkinson's promotion to captaincy.
Summer 1918:
We have been visited by Major Jenkinson, MA, who is now stationed in Italy.
Autumn 1918:
During the time the school was shut, Major Jenkinson came home on leave.
Spring 1919:
We have great pleasure this term in welcoming back our headmaster Major Jenkinson, who at the outbreak of war responded to the call of "King and Country".
Spring 1920: