Private Henry Ross
The background of this North irish Horseman is not known at present.
Henry Ross enlisted in the North Irish Horse between 1 and 11 March 1915 (No.1464). On 17 November 1915 he embarked for France with F Squadron, which at the time was serving as divisional cavalry to the 33rd Division.
In June 1916 F Squadron combined with C Squadron and the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons Service Squadron to form the 2nd North Irish Horse Regiment, serving as corps cavalry to X Corps until September 1917, when the regiment was disbanded and its men were transferred to the Royal Irish Fusiliers, an infantry regiment. Most, including Ross, were transferred on 20 September and were posted to the 9th (Service) Battalion – renamed the 9th (North Irish Horse) Battalion, joining it in the field at Ruyaulcourt five days later. Ross was issued regimental number 41211.
He probably saw action with the battalion at the Battle of Cambrai in November and December 1917.
No information has been located about Ross's service with the 9th (NIH) Battalion through the latter part of 1917 and during 1918.
On 19 March 1919 Ross was demobilised and transferred to Class Z, Army Reserve.