Terry Carter Posted 22 August , 2009 Share Posted 22 August , 2009 I was looking through my copy of the book 'Following the Tanks' by Jean-Luc Gibot & Philippe Gorczynski. In the book I came accross a modern day picture of the ruins of 'Good Old Man Farm.' However, I cannot find any reference to it in the book therefore what is so special about this place? When I go over in September, I plan to visit the area. Thus, any interesting information that I can glean from you all and then I can pass on, might be rewarded with a glass or two of the frothy stuff. Thanks Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnreed Posted 22 August , 2009 Share Posted 22 August , 2009 Terry Good Man Farm is located in Map Sheet 57CSE2 Gonnelieu Map Square R9 Lat 50 deg 05.221'N 3 deg 09.308'E. Hope this helps. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnreed Posted 22 August , 2009 Share Posted 22 August , 2009 Terry See attached map. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Carter Posted 22 August , 2009 Author Share Posted 22 August , 2009 Thanks John My mate, who I am visiting the Somme with, reckons he has an interesting story about an action around 'Good Old Man Farm'. I want to counter-strike with with more info, if I can. Cheers Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoj22 Posted 22 August , 2009 Share Posted 22 August , 2009 This is Good Man Farm in rainy June........if you want to get up close, take your wellies those nettles are vicious!! Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunners dream Posted 22 August , 2009 Share Posted 22 August , 2009 Terry, It was the scene of a well deserved postumous deserved VC: Lt. (A/Capt.) Richard William Leslie Wain, V.C. From the London Gazette, 13th February 1918 For most conspicuous bravery in command of a section of Tanks. During an attack the Tank in which he was, was disabled by a direct hit near an enemy strong point which was holding up the attack. Capt. Wain and one man, both seriously wounded, were the only survivors. Though bleeding profusely from his wounds, he refused the attention of stretcher-bearers, rushed from behind the Tank with a Lewis gun, and captured the strong point, taking about half the garrison prisoners. Although his wounds were very serious he picked up a rifle and continued to fire at the retiring enemy until he received a fatal wound in the head. It was due to the valour displayed by Capt. Wain that the infantry were able to advance. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunners dream Posted 22 August , 2009 Share Posted 22 August , 2009 To back up the post about the foilage, this was also taken in June facing the farm from the track that leads to the farm. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Carter Posted 23 August , 2009 Author Share Posted 23 August , 2009 Thanks very much for that. Regards Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6th Shropshires Posted 23 August , 2009 Share Posted 23 August , 2009 Hi Terry Good Man Farm, was in the 6 Ox. & Bucks line of attack, their Chronicles give very little info. but mentions that one platoon of "C" Coy consoliated it. They seem to have had little opposition right up to their second objective in the second line. Annette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPT Posted 23 August , 2009 Share Posted 23 August , 2009 There is a brief mention of NZ cavalry and 42nd division establishing a post there in 1917 http://www.nzetc.org/tm/scholarly/tei-WH1-...-body1-d13.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 24 August , 2009 Share Posted 24 August , 2009 Terry, It is easily walked to and the cellar is still accesable, may be the same one that sheltered troops in 1917/8 accepting the farm was re built. Not alot to see and you will have to leave the car in some remote location unless you walk from La Vaqurie ( sorry re spelling). One of the battleground Europe books covers the area, Im sure I have it and your welcome to borrow it! Regards TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted 24 August , 2009 Share Posted 24 August , 2009 Perhaps stating the obvious but the ruins of Good Man Farm are modern ruins i.i.r.c.. Or a re-enactment of the old ruins, or..... Regards, Marco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 24 August , 2009 Share Posted 24 August , 2009 Marco, Yes the obvious, as I stated.."accepting th farm was rebuilt" The cellar may have survived and been built over by the new build.........????????????????? Regards TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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