14th Essex Men in trouble with the law
The 14th Essex did not undertake service overseas although many of their members transferred or were attached to other units and saw service.
Below are some snippets from the local newspapers about men from the 14th Essex.
In Trouble
In July 1916 an absentee from the 14th Essex called Charles Pitcher was remanded in custody when he appeared before Hasting Magistrates.
In Trouble too
In October 1915 Watson Cullum who was the licensee of the Five Bells Public House at Cherry Hinton was found guilty or serving two soldiers from the 14th Essex after hours.
Military orders were that licensed premises in the area must be closed to members of HM Forces except between the hours of 1pm and 9pm.
A Police Officer found Corporal Ellis and Private Denman in the Private Quarters of the Public House at 9.40pm.
During the trial Lieutenant William Robinson appeared on behalf of Captain Dove and gave evidence that the men were free that evening but were required to be back in their Huts at Cherry Hinton Barracks by midnight.
Charles Pitcher was fined £10 and no doubt Ellis and Denman would have been spoken by their officers to after the court case.
