Cavair Posted 5 November , 2008 Share Posted 5 November , 2008 Does anyone have any info on 20th Battn Royal Fusiliers on the Somme? my grt uncle Roland Graham BANKS was KIA 30 July 1916. Name on Thiepval memorial. He came from Manchester & Warrington but was born in Sunderland. anything about the unit movements on the day or before. Where were they fighting then? Thanks. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 5 November , 2008 Share Posted 5 November , 2008 Richard, They were in the 33rd Division, 19th Brigade. The War Diary says that they were in High Wood with the 19th Brigade making an attack on the 20th at 3.25 am in support of the 1st Cameronians and 5th Scottish Rifles with the 2nd Royal Welsh Fusiliers in Reserve. On the 21st they were holding on to position until relieved by the 100th Brigade at midnight then withdrew to old bivouacking ground at Mametz Wood. At 4 pm they withdrew to Buire. 2nd to 23rd. Re-organising 24th to 31st. Re-inforcements received, 2 officers and 701 other ranks. Re-organising and training in and around the billeting area. Hope this helps a little. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunsilk Posted 5 November , 2008 Share Posted 5 November , 2008 Richard Can't help with military information but if you have some more details I might be able fill in some background from Sunderland. regards David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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