wulsten Posted 19 October , 2009 Share Posted 19 October , 2009 seeking info on the possible actions and whereabouts that may have led to this chap dying of wounds any help appreciated Walter Wallbanks Private 202909 Durham Light Infantry Unit Text: 20th Bn. Age: 23 Date of Death: 27/10/1918 No: Additional information: Son of the late Joseph and Lydia Wallbanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeesown Posted 19 October , 2009 Share Posted 19 October , 2009 With the 41st Division, September--Lys & Ypres--Advanced to Wytschaete & Advanced from Kortewilde to Comines. October 14/18th--Courtrai---Advanced from Gheluwe through Courtrai October 19/20th--Crossed the River Lys & advanced to Knokke October 25/26th--Captured Avelghem. from British army Handbook ( A.Rawson). Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMG65 Posted 19 October , 2009 Share Posted 19 October , 2009 There is an excellent book written about 20 DLI called 'Wearside Pals' by John Sheen. When I'm back home I'll have a look in my copy. Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wulsten Posted 20 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 20 October , 2009 Gary/Sean, many thanks for the info, Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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