St. John’s Ambulance

The Brigade was actually formed in 1898 when at a meeting held at the Britannia Works - proposed by Mr Spencer, seconded by J W Baines, that the Brigade be formed.

President - James Marshall

Vice-President - Sire Hickman Bacon

Secretary - R True

Treasurer - F F Linley

Inspector of Stores - J W Baines

Supt. Surgeon - Dr Cassan

Hon. Surgeon - Drs Slader and Nicholson.

21 rules were drawn up. The Division was formed in February 1908 with:

Chairman - J A Little

Secretary - J W Baines

Supernumerary Officer - F F Linley

On September 12th 1908 the Division did its first Football Duty at the Northolme.

These photographs are at a Royal Review at Windsor Great park in June 1912. The Gainsborough Division took part. Please click on them to see larger versions.

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