Arthur J Posted 23 May , 2010 Share Posted 23 May , 2010 Hi, I am working on Col. Burke's story for the Armagh War Memorial project, and hoping someone can help me on the following. 1. What were the E. Lancs doing on 9 April and in lead up 2.what was Col Burke doing. 3. He has an MID on 22 May 1917, is this related? 4. Would anyone have a photo of him? Thanks Arthur J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur J Posted 24 May , 2010 Author Share Posted 24 May , 2010 Re my request, I am pleased toaay I have found a very nice photo on wikipedia. However I would still like to know the details for the East Lancs on the 9rh April - Easter Monday 1917 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROONAERT Posted 25 May , 2010 Share Posted 25 May , 2010 1st ELR 9th-11th April from the Regimental History... 2... 3... 4... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROONAERT Posted 25 May , 2010 Share Posted 25 May , 2010 War diary for the day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROONAERT Posted 25 May , 2010 Share Posted 25 May , 2010 O.H.map showing 1/ELR on 9th April... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROONAERT Posted 25 May , 2010 Share Posted 25 May , 2010 map from Regt'l Hist. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROONAERT Posted 25 May , 2010 Share Posted 25 May , 2010 Trenchmap (trench dated 11th April 1917) showing area of 1/ELR ops... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur J Posted 26 May , 2010 Author Share Posted 26 May , 2010 Hi Croonaert All I can say is Excellent, Thank you faugh a Ballagh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimSmithson Posted 12 June , 2010 Share Posted 12 June , 2010 I was in the area last week so thought you might want a photo of the headstone. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur J Posted 12 June , 2010 Author Share Posted 12 June , 2010 Thanks Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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