Mexborough and Swinton Times November 11, 1938

Wath Mothers Five Sons Follow Father’s Army Tradition

Members of the old Wath Volunteer Company may remember Bugler Harry Lidster, one of the keenest members of the old Volunteers until his death in 1927. He was proud of his association with the company, especially during 1914 – 18, when he was at the front.

His five sons were all brought up in a Territorial tradition, and now all five are serving the 188 Battery of the Brigade.

They are: Lance bombardier Harry Lidster (89) and Lance bombardier George Lister (27), who have 11 years service;

Gunner Tom Lidster (25), six years; Gunner John Lidster (19), three years and Roy Arthur Lidster, one year.

Mrs Lidster spoke with pride of the way in which Admiral Sir Thomas Spence – Lyne introduced her to the deputy director-general of the Territorial Army, Major General Sir John Brown, at the opening of the batteries new Drill Hall on Saturday. Sir John warmly congratulated Mrs Lidster and said that so far as he knew, her family held the record for Territorial service