l.burr1@ntlworld.com Posted 5 August , 2010 Share Posted 5 August , 2010 Does anyone know the location of the "Sugar Factory" which is mentioned a couple of times in the "History of the Second Division" as a site of an action in April 1917. According to the book it was on the road between Willertal and Bailleul Sir Berthoult. I have googled the area and there is an industrial site near the junction of Rue Bailleul and the D919. Is this the place? I am interested because my father mentions a factory in one of his war letters. Any info gratefully received. Also is there anyway of getting hold of a acopy of the war diary for the 24th RF? Les Burr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Banning Posted 5 August , 2010 Share Posted 5 August , 2010 (edited) Hi Les - extract from German map attached showing the Sugar Factory marked. I have put a red box around it. Looks like it was on the bit of derelict ground south of the road junction and current industrial site. I'll take a look to see if I have the war diary and will let you know. Cheers Jeremy Just had a look and don't have war diary I'm afraid. Edited 5 August , 2010 by J Banning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonmate Posted 5 August , 2010 Share Posted 5 August , 2010 Les War Diary not yet digital so need to get the bits you need from the NA,or from someone here who either has a copy or is visiting. Ref is WO95/1349. Sotonmate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l.burr1@ntlworld.com Posted 6 August , 2010 Author Share Posted 6 August , 2010 Dear Jeremy, Thank you very much for the information. I'm going to France again next year so I will have a closer look. I've also had a reply from Andy Pugh who is going to send me a CD of the War Diary which wilkl be great. Thanks Again Les Burr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l.burr1@ntlworld.com Posted 6 August , 2010 Author Share Posted 6 August , 2010 Dear Sotonmate, Thanks for the e-mail.Andy Pugh has kindly offered a Cd of the War Diary everything is looking good. Do you think the NA has a copy of the diary is so how would i find out. I don't want to go there if it's not available. Best Wishes Les Burr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balbeggie Posted 6 August , 2010 Share Posted 6 August , 2010 It is available at Kew for viewing. The reference number is WO 95/1349 http://www.nationala...&accessmethod=0 when going take a digital camera with you and copy the relevant pages. Go early and book a table with a camera stand. If you haven't been before you will need to apply for a readers ticket. Check the website of NA for what ID you need to bring to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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