kerry Posted 3 February , 2003 Share Posted 3 February , 2003 I have just discovered I have a relative who died in WW1. He was 20792 Pte A E Lamb who joined 2 Bn KOYLI in early 1915 (but I don't know when, or where he would have done his basic training). We do know he embarked from Hull for Flanders in April, and three weeks later was killed (posted as missing) on 7 May 1915 in a battle for the 'Zwartellen Salient'. He is listed on the Menin Gate. Fairly new to all this - how can I find out about his short time in uniform? Grateful for any help. Many thanks. Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacky Platteeuw Posted 3 February , 2003 Share Posted 3 February , 2003 Kerry, Just to give you an idea of the place he died. In fact it is 'Zwarteleen' which is a hamlet of Zillebeke. It is very close to Hill 60 one of the most feared places, by the soldiers, in the Ypres Salient. Jacky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry Posted 3 February , 2003 Author Share Posted 3 February , 2003 Many thanks Jacky. Can you recommend a book or publication that describes the battles there? Thanks. Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwilliams Posted 3 February , 2003 Share Posted 3 February , 2003 Kerry, 2/KOYLI were in 13 Brigade, 5 Division. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted 3 February , 2003 Share Posted 3 February , 2003 Hi Kerry Check out this link: http://www.fwaterhouse.freeserve.co.uk/spr...001magazine.htm It has details of the 2 Bn KOYLI attack on the Zwarteleen Salient, a sketch map of positions and details of the Battalion losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Wills Posted 4 February , 2003 Share Posted 4 February , 2003 Kerry, Although I have not seen a copy myself, my notes remind me to look out for a copy of The History of the KOYLI in the Great War by Lt Col Reginald C Bond ; pub. Percy Lund, Humphries & Co 1930. One of the men I am researching is Lt FJM Chubb 2nd KOYLI, who died alongside his best friend from Cambridge Lt Robin Williams on 18 April 1915. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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