The following account was published in the East Anglian Daily times on June 22^nd 1900. At the time Hasketon boasted of two windmills, both in Mill lane. Volunteer Battalions were essentially the forerunners of the modern Territorial Army which was established a few years later in 1907.

On Wednesday evening the village of Hasketon was all astir as news had reached the inhabitants that a large convoy of provisions had been stored at Mr. Henry Goddard’s, and that gentleman has asked for a section of men from the E Company 1^st VB Suffolk Regiment to defend his mills and warehouses*.  About 20 men accordingly left the Drill Hall at Woodbridge at 7.15 pm under Colr-Sergt. Ling and Sergt-Instr.  Smith and, marching direct to Hasketon Mills, entrenched themselves there against any possible attack. The remainder of the Company, some 50 strong (with the band), under Capt. Hubert W. Hart, followed later, and on nearing the Mills, the Company took up a good position and formed for attack, the sections in the firing line being commanded by Sergt. W. Booth and Corpl. A. Legg:  the supports were under Sergt. Hopson.  As soon as the firing line was extended to one pace interval, they received a volley from the defenders which soon put the attaching force on their mettle: they had to advance over a ploughed field to get cover, and in doing so the men were kept well in hand and returned some good volleys: a large piece of marsh land, and a stream had to be crossed to gain the road. The only known casualties occurred here, two men falling into the stream, but they were soon extricated. On reaching the road the supports were brought up and the defenders, finding the attacking force too strong for them, surrendered.  The stores were then handed over to Captain Hart, and both the defending and attacking parties were soon busy on the substantial fare kindly provided by Mr. Goddard, who takes a keen interest in the Woodbridge Company. The band afterwards played several pieces and just before leaving Mr. Goddard handed each man a cigar. Capt. Hart then thanked him in a few well-chosen words for his great kindness, and the men gave hearty cheers for both Mr. and Mrs. Goddard. The Company then formed up and returned to Woodbridge, reaching there at about 11 p.m., having enjoyed a very pleasant evening.

*These stood in Mill Lane, close to the junction with the B.1079.