WORLD WAR I

Adelaide Wortley wrote of Sgt Major Mabbott:
A native of Harby, has lived in Bingham for many years, and during that time his bravery, generosity, and self-forgetfulness in service in both war and peacetimes have gained for him the appreciation and thanks of his king and country. During the 1914—1918 war, Mr Mabbott was twice mentioned in dispatches and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. A record of medals awarded to Mr Mabbott—and to many other men serving in H M Forces—will prove interesting:

1 M.S.M for Meritorious Service
2 CSM A E Mabbott, Notts & Derby Regt., 1914—18.
3 1914—18 Victory Medal.
4 1914---19 The Great War for Civilisation.
5 Territorial Force Efficiency Medal.

And a further record of an Act of Courage:

“The Base Commandant wishes to express his appreciation of the prompt and plucky action of No 404 CSM A Mabbott, 1/8th Sherwood Foresters.
On the 19th July, 1916, at the Central Training School, Rouen, during instructions in bomb throwing a live bomb was accidentally dropped after the pin had been withdrawn. CSM Mabbott immediately seized the bomb and threw it clear of the trench thereby avoiding a serious accident. [the medal card tells a more accurate story]
The Base Commandant directs that a record of the above be made in the Regimental Conduct Sheet of CSM Mabbott in the manner described in paragraph 1919(xiv) King’s Regulations.”
Signed E McDermott, Lieut.

Mr Mabbott was severely wounded and spent fourteen months in hospital in Aberdeen.’’

A record of medals awarded to Mr Mabbott

“8.25pm 26-9-16

We have captured Combles, Guedecourt and Thiepval today. AAA. The enemy attempted to counter attack this afternoon in considerable force from the direction of Le Transloy towards Guedemont and Les Boeffs but was caught by our artillery barrage and his troops driven were back in disorder throwing away their rifles. AAA. Captured soldiers past 24 hours now number 3,000.”