Illustrated Chronicle Saturday 03/10/1914

Heslop's Local Advertiser 16/10/1914

'A letter dated October 6th (and post dated October 11th, Army Base Post office) has been received by Jos. Diggle, of Felling, from Pte. Jos. Hibbert, who was reported among the mssing a fortnight ago. He states that 'I am alright at present, but I must not let you know anything about the War, but you will see the papers. I have had some narrow escapes, of which I will let you know when I get back, which I expect will be soon. I hope to have my Christmas dinner at home. Give my kind respects to all the boys and yourself.' Mr. Hibbert is anxious to have news about the folk at home.'

Illustrated Chronicle Saturday 03/10/1914 has an article headed : - Felling Soldier in the Firing Line. Writing on the 29th August to his parents, Mr and Mrs George Hibbert, 8 Garden Place, High Felling, 10050, Private Joseph Hibbert, of the 1st East Yorkshire Regiment says 'Ere this letter reaches you I will be right in the firing line, but I will trust I will come through all right. We hope to et the Germans soon, and it will be one thing or another, as we are a match for them, notwithstanding the fact that from all appearances they are twenty to one against the British Troops. Make no mistake, they have a very big army against us, apparently twice as large as ourselves. The people of England do not know what a serious war we are at present engaged in'

During the past few days it has been persistently rumoured in the Felling district that Private Hibbert has been wounded in action, but his parents have not received official notification from the War Office. They would, however, greatly appreciate any information regarding him.

His name is included among those who served on W95.02 and W95.16