bogarcher Posted 29 September , 2009 Share Posted 29 September , 2009 I'm looking for some information on the 1st/5th Bn KOYLI for the 3rd of July 1916. Does anyone have access to a copy of the Bn war diary. I need to know where they were and if they took part in an attack on that day. Cheers Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmm45 Posted 30 September , 2009 Share Posted 30 September , 2009 Mick :source Saturday Soldiers by MK Johnson History of KOYLI TF batts in great war 3rd July 1916 page 50 Yes they were involved they had relieved two coys of 1/4th York and Lancs in Area of A 17,18,19 of German Lines in the afternoon of 3rd July.North of Thiepval wood. They were attacked by German troops on the afternoon of 4th July. Ady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogarcher Posted 30 September , 2009 Author Share Posted 30 September , 2009 Thanks Ady. Just what I needed. Cheers Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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