The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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On 16th February 1892 Sergeant Laurence Calvert was born.
On 6th July 1964 Sergeant Laurence Calvert (age 72) died.
2018. Memorial Stone to Sergeant Laurence Calvert VC.
The London Gazette 31012 Seveneth Supplement. No. 240194 Sgt. Laurence Calvert, M.M. K.O.Y.L.I. (Conisbro'). [Awarded the Victoria Cross]
For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in attack when the success of the operation was rendered doubtful owing, to severe enfilade machine-gun fire. Alone and single-handed Sjt. Calvert, rushing forward against the machine-gun team, bayoneted three and shot four.
His valour and determination in capturing single-handed two machine guns and killing the crews thereof enabled the ultimate objective to be won.. His personal gallantry inspired all ranks.
The London Gazette 31773 Supplment. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry [Awarded the Military Medal]
62625 Coy./S.M. (A./E./S.M.) Duncan, H.G., 9th Bn. (Chelsea, S.W.).
32334 Coy./S.M. Lilley, W., 16th Bn. (Silecroft).
31782 Coy./Q.M.-,Sjt. Wood, E. S., 4th Bn. (Leeds).
240194 Sjt. Calvert, L., 5th Bn. (Conisbro').
18805 Sjt. Drage, H., 5th Bn. (Denaby Main).
25807 Sjt. Dugdale, H., 9th Bn. (Ambleside).
241146 Sjt. Fox, P., 5th Bn. (Pontefract).
241656 Sjt. Kirkham, B., 5th Bn. (Sheffield).
The London Gazette 31275. Ordre de Leopold II. (avec palme). Chevalier.
200084 Regimental Serjeant-Major Walker Alderson, M.M., 4th Battalion, Yorkshire Light Infantry (Territorial Force) (Wakefield).
1162 Company Serjeant-Major William Benneworth, D.'C.M., 18th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry (Sunderland).
13693 Company Serjeant-Major William Oliver Blake, 13th Battalion, Royal Scots (Walkerburn).
6841 Company Serjeant-Major Leonard Burt, 2nd Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps (Wickham, Hants.).
240194 Serjeant Laurence Calvert, 5th Battalion, Yorkshire Light Infantry (Conisborough).
67329 Serjeant William Capon, 11th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery (Rochester).
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