dunmore44 Posted 27 April , 2010 Share Posted 27 April , 2010 I am trying to find out details information relating to the 2nd Gordons on the open day of the battle of Loos 25 Sep 1915. I would be interested in find out their event throughout the day as well as casualties, awards etc all help appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 27 April , 2010 Share Posted 27 April , 2010 Hi dunmore44. The 2nd Gordon Highlanders were in 7th Division Gordon Highlanders On The Long Long Trail, there is an excellent piece on Loos HERE Hope this helps a wee bit. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthergw Posted 27 April , 2010 Share Posted 27 April , 2010 2nd Gordons were part of the 7th Div. 20th Bgde. They attacked at Hulluch and the Quarries. The Gordons first objective was Breslau Trench. They reached the Lens- La Bassee road where they were joined by the supporting battalions. 20th Bgde were successful but the flanking units were not. this left them exposed so the advance ended for the day at the crossing of the Vermelles-Hulluch road crossed the Lens-Le Bassee Road. Later that night, German counter attacks forced the Gordons back. 7th Div casualties were 220 officers , 5004 O.R.s. That is killed, wounded and missing for the Battle of Loos. I cannot see a figure for the 2nd Gordons' casualties. All of that is from the OH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 27 April , 2010 Share Posted 27 April , 2010 The 2nd Bn War Diary, is available HERE for £3.50 Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolm Posted 27 April , 2010 Share Posted 27 April , 2010 I have a lengthy casualty list from the Scotsman of 26/10/1915 showing names of about 250 wounded from the 2nd Bn if this is of interest. Casualty lists were published about a month after an action so although it isn't shown as 'wounded from Loos', I'm pretty sure it is as it has a large list for the 6th Bn as well who were in the same Division. If you want it but can't access it yourself, send a PM and I'll forward the document. Regards Carolyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunmore44 Posted 28 April , 2010 Author Share Posted 28 April , 2010 Hi Carolyn thank you for your kind offer, that would be really good of you if you could forward the document to me my email address is simondclarke@hotmail.com My main man of interest is Sgt Robert Brown kia 25 Sep 15, and i would be interested in knowing the btn actions of the day with casualties. thanks again Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolm Posted 28 April , 2010 Share Posted 28 April , 2010 Hi Simon I've sent off the casualty list for the 2nd Bn wounded (Scotsman 26/10) and those killed (25/10/1915) Carolyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolm Posted 29 April , 2010 Share Posted 29 April , 2010 Simon, I've emailed the Loos section from "Life of a Regiment" to you. Carolyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunmore44 Posted 29 April , 2010 Author Share Posted 29 April , 2010 Thank you Carolyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Posted 29 April , 2010 Share Posted 29 April , 2010 Simon, Now that you've got the document from Carolyn, you might want to consider editing the post with your e-mail address. You never know who might be reading this And, good luck with your research! Roxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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