pf23942 Posted 21 January , 2011 Share Posted 21 January , 2011 I have a copy of the war diary of the 1st Royal Warwicks as my Gt Gr Father died on the 25th April 1915 at or near St Julien. According to the regimental record the RWR attack started at 4:30am from a place called Vielje near St Julien but I cannot find any mention of this online. Please can anyone supply more infomration on this assault, a map would be particularly useful. For infomy Gt Gr Father was private (possibly l/cpl) 146 Leonard FORD. Thanks in advance Mike Downes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROONAERT Posted 21 January , 2011 Share Posted 21 January , 2011 According to the regimental record the RWR attack started at 4:30am from a place called Vielje near St Julien but I cannot find any mention of this online. Its Wieltje. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H Posted 21 January , 2011 Share Posted 21 January , 2011 According to the excellent "St Julien" by Graham Keech (part of the Battleground Europe series): "The 1/Royal Warwickshire Regiment, with the 7/Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders supporting, were to attack Kitchener's Wood". I recommend you having a look at this book. Kitchener's Wood is the large wood to the West (Left) of St Julien in this July 1915 trench map (courtesy of the TNA DVD from Naval and Military Press. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H Posted 21 January , 2011 Share Posted 21 January , 2011 And another map (same source and date) showing St Julien, Kitchener's Wood and Wieltje in the bottom left hand corner. NB, German trenches as at JULY 1915. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pf23942 Posted 21 January , 2011 Author Share Posted 21 January , 2011 Thanks for the clarification. I have been able to find a lot more info now. Regards Mike D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pf23942 Posted 21 January , 2011 Author Share Posted 21 January , 2011 Hi Roger Thanks for the excellent maps, they help a lot to understand the situation at that time. I've ordered myself a copy of the Graham Keech book thru Amazon. Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinBattle Posted 21 January , 2011 Share Posted 21 January , 2011 Don't forget when ordering books to use the GWF tab at the top, next to Donations. It helps with Forum costs without cost to you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Tucker Posted 21 January , 2011 Share Posted 21 January , 2011 Stuff you probably know. Was a Lance Corporal. Age 28. On the Coventry Roll - born, enlisted, lived there. Reservist called up in 1914; was a tinsmith pre-war. Born 3.10.1886.Of the 216 killed that day he was one of the lucky 10% who have a known grave (New Irish Farm). The rest are commemorated on the Menin Gate. I have 3180 words on the events of that day and a few more on the couple of days before. Send me a message with your proper e-mail address and I will send you a copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pf23942 Posted 21 January , 2011 Author Share Posted 21 January , 2011 Hi Alan Thanks for all of the info on Len Ford. I have sent you a PM with my email address, Thanks again Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tharkin56 Posted 22 January , 2011 Share Posted 22 January , 2011 Mrs Ford of 26 Yardley street coventry would be grateful to any soldier who can give her any information respecting her husband Lnce Cpl L. W. Ford 146 D Coy in the royal Warwicks He was wounded in the fighting for hill 60 and since there has been no further news of him received by relatives. I have a rather good photo of him wearing a cap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pf23942 Posted 23 January , 2011 Author Share Posted 23 January , 2011 Mrs Ford of 26 Yardley street coventry would be grateful to any soldier who can give her any information respecting her husband Lnce Cpl L. W. Ford 146 D Coy in the royal Warwicks He was wounded in the fighting for hill 60 and since there has been no further news of him received by relatives. I have a rather good photo of him wearing a cap Hi Thanks for your post, I have a copy of the article you mention. I believe it came from the Coventry Graphic. As you say the photo of Len in the cap is very good. After the request was printed, Mrs Ford was contacted by a soldier from the Royal Warwicks who had witnessed the death of Len, a head injury he said. Mike D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam 69 Posted 22 September , 2022 Share Posted 22 September , 2022 On 21/01/2011 at 12:17, pf23942 said: I have a copy of the war diary of the 1st Royal Warwicks as my Gt Gr Father died on the 25th April 1915 at or near St Julien. According to the regimental record the RWR attack started at 4:30am from a place called Vielje near St Julien but I cannot find any mention of this online. Please can anyone supply more infomration on this assault, a map would be particularly useful. For infomy Gt Gr Father was private (possibly l/cpl) 146 Leonard FORD. Thanks in advance Mike Downes My great great uncle died on this day on the Menin gate memorial james Roger bacon 1st battalion number 1840 Just now, Adam 69 said: My great great uncle died on this day on the Menin gate memorial james Roger bacon 1st battalion number 1840 Royal Warwickshire Regiment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam 69 Posted 22 September , 2022 Share Posted 22 September , 2022 On 21/01/2011 at 12:17, pf23942 said: I have a copy of the war diary of the 1st Royal Warwicks as my Gt Gr Father died on the 25th April 1915 at or near St Julien. According to the regimental record the RWR attack started at 4:30am from a place called Vielje near St Julien but I cannot find any mention of this online. Please can anyone supply more infomration on this assault, a map would be particularly useful. For infomy Gt Gr Father was private (possibly l/cpl) 146 Leonard FORD. Thanks in advance Mike Downes How do you get the war diaries please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam 69 Posted 22 September , 2022 Share Posted 22 September , 2022 On 21/01/2011 at 15:36, Alan Tucker said: Stuff you probably know. Was a Lance Corporal. Age 28. On the Coventry Roll - born, enlisted, lived there. Reservist called up in 1914; was a tinsmith pre-war. Born 3.10.1886.Of the 216 killed that day he was one of the lucky 10% who have a known grave (New Irish Farm). The rest are commemorated on the Menin Gate. I have 3180 words on the events of that day and a few more on the couple of days before. Send me a message with your proper e-mail address and I will send you a copy. 6 minutes ago, Adam 69 said: My great great uncle 1840 James Roger bacon Kia 250415 rwr 1st battalion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 22 September , 2022 Admin Share Posted 22 September , 2022 Welcome to the forum. War diaries are currently free to download from the National Archives website after you register, but that’s also free. https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/british-army-war-diaries-1914-1922/ I’ve also removed your email address from your posts, never a good idea to share information like that on a public forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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