2nd HLI 20/9/1914

[Skipman]

I am researching a 2nd HLI man who was kia on the 20th of September 1914. It is possible Pte 10704 James Reid was in B Coy but am not certain. He was in B Coy before transferring to the reserves in March 1914, only to be called up on the outbreak of war. Am still looking for confirmation that he was actually in B Coy?

" Heavy rifle fire at 6.00am. Attack repulsed. Germans noticed to be entrenching themselves about 300yards from our advanced trenches. 2 platoons under Lte Lilburn (‘B’ company) with two companies of Worcester regiment made a gallant, but unsuccessful attack on German trenches. "

I'm interested in the location of the 2nd HLI on this date, and wondered if any member had a trench map of the area on this date, or coordinates for the location of B Coy's attack.

Cheers Mike

[Guest]

Somewhere about here 49°25'46.99"N 3°38'18.19"E

Mike

[MJohnson]

Hello Mike

I have a couple of hand drawn maps of the area you mention and a photo of the Tilleul spur and the Beaulne spur if of any interest.

I have tried to PM you without success

Maurice

[Guest]

I try to pm you too, but no joy. the forum is very slow at the moment.

Will try pm you an email address later. Thanks for reply, appreciated.

Mike

[Guest]

Found this;

HERE

Mike

[CROONAERT]

I don't know whether this is of any use (with it being dated Sept 22nd 1917), but at least it shows the area on a period map...

dave

[CROONAERT]

...and a slightly earlier one of the area (23rd April 1917)...

[CROONAERT]

^{From 'The Worcestershire Regiment in the Great War', a map showing the general location of front-lines as of 20th September 1914 (the letter 'A' denotes the position held by 2/Worcs 13th-21st Sept)...}

[Guest]

Dave, they are excellent and very useful, particularly the last one. Much appreciated.

cheers Mike