Hebuterne Map

[Gheluvelt]

Hi,

I hope somebody can help.

My Great Uncle, 16507 Pte Robert Bartle Jenkins, of the 5th South Wales Borderers was killed in action on 18th February 1917, along with 4 comrades.

I spent yesterday at the Regimental Museum, reading the Battalion Diaries, and have found out he was originally posted to 6th Btn, but transferred to the 5th.

Also, he is listed as being in C Company, but was in B Company when he died.

Neither he, nor his comrades have a grave, but are listed on the Thiepval memorial.

The only information I have, is that B Company were at Flagswitch "Deepening and clearing a trench" when he was killed. This was near Hebuterne, but exactly where, I have no clue. I have tried the usual searches, but to no avail.

I hope someone out there can help me - it is much appreciated.

[jay dubaya]

Hi Gheluvelt

Here's Flag Avenue and Flag Switch. Email me if you'd like a hi res copy, my email address can be found in my profile

cheers, Jon

[Scotty]

From 57D NE 3&4 . PM me and I'll send you the map. Scotty

[Scotty]

Beat me to it Jon. Scotty.

[Gheluvelt]

From 57D NE 3&4 . PM me and I'll send you the map. Scotty

Thanks very much Scotty. The map looks great. If possible, ban you send me a high-res copy to:

michael.gadd@tiscali.co.uk

Thanks again,

Mike

[Gheluvelt]

Hi Gheluvelt

Here's Flag Avenue and Flag Switch. Email me if you'd like a hi res copy, my email address can be found in my profile

cheers, Jon

Hi Jon,

Yes please - many thanks for the offer. System bombed me out when I checked your mail address, so

My e-mail is:

michael.gadd@tiscali.co.uk

Thanks again, much appreciated

[jay dubaya]

Mike

map on it's way to your inbox

Jon

[towisuk]

Using Linesman, its possible to show the trench position in relationship to todays Serre rd cemeteries

regards

Tom

[Gheluvelt]

Many thanks for the information. Really helpful.