billyfiske Posted 6 June , 2009 Share Posted 6 June , 2009 This is may be a tall order but I'm hoping someone may have the information. I have a copy of the 1st Battalion's war diary for March 1915. I am told that the diaries rarely mention ordinary soldiers but a relative of mine is mentioned but for horrific reasons. I quote the entry for 25/3/1915 in billets at Cornet Malo -'about 5 am a fire broke out in the Headquarters billets. One man (Pte Gigg) and a cow burned to death'. Interesting to see the concern about the cow... Private Gigg was Sidney Charles Gigg who was 29 when he died. I think. perhaps, he needs a better memorial than the war diary entry. Does anyone know any more information about what happened to cause a fire at the headquarters. Regards Billyfiske Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 18 July , 2009 Share Posted 18 July , 2009 The cow could well have been dinner hence the concern No mention in the regimental history but official records show he died of asphyxia ?? see below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyfiske Posted 19 July , 2009 Author Share Posted 19 July , 2009 Thanks Coldstreamer for the reply, I must admit I had given up on this thread but glad for the response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 20 July , 2009 Share Posted 20 July , 2009 I would have done but for your typo in the title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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