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Many thanks for the links Scrim, they make fascinating reading and I enjoyed the discussion of the pictures.

You have now got me thinking that if he was part of the British Army of Occupation then this may not be the part of his service record that triggered the mental health problems. I am now wondering if his troubles started when he was in the West Riding Regiment.

Before the war he was a hospital porter, so maybe he was something to do with the field hospitals, or even worse a stretcher bearer, and it was what he encountered that started the mental illness. But if this was the case then why didn't they send him home once the war finished?

There are so many unanswered questions and it is so difficult to find out information about ordinary soldiers.

I also was amazed at how much of this book was up on the web - and it is searchable. And I agree, it is depressing reading. What I'm trying to find out is exactly what his role was in the war that had this effect on him. I'd really like to know what he was doing in Germany - so I need to know which part of the labour corps he was in and then perhaps I could visit the National Archives to find out more. It all takes time, and is so difficult to find information.
Zak
Born in halifax, and also am now a southerner - have been for the last 9 years.

Thanks pete for the link to Utube. I find video clips like this very distressing, but it is reality and should be shown.
I have all the medical records on my grandfather that I got from Wakefield archives and I'm relieved that none of these symptoms are recorded in his notes.

Many thanks Scrimnet - I'll look out for the book you suggest. I'd also love to see the photo...

what area of Halifax was he living in 1914-18? Its a post 1917 Service number for the West Ridings .
Ady

Thanks again Ady. Please could you let me know how you found this information! He was born in Sowerby and was living at Salterhebble, Halifax.