ErnieNoakes Posted 21 July , 2004 Share Posted 21 July , 2004 I am researching my great uncle who was a CSM in 1st Bn South Staffordshire Regt. He was KIA on the 14/07/1916, and has no known resting place. I know the Bn took part in the attack on High Wood on the evening of that day, and I have a copy of the transcribed War Diary from the Reg Museum. If anyone has copies of the following unit diaries for 14/15 July 1916 I would be extreemly grateful for information. 2 Queens 22 Manchesters 2 Royal Warwicks 2 Royal Irish 20 Deccan Horse 7 Dragoon Guards 9 HLI 1 Queens 16 Kings Royal Rifle Corps 2 Worcesters I know that Chris has a copy of the 1st Bn South Staffordshire Regt. War Diary, but I now also have a copy and if I can be of assistance to anyone please advise. Regards, Ernie Noakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Beckett Posted 22 July , 2004 Share Posted 22 July , 2004 Ernie, I have copies of the 22nd Manchesters, 2nd Queens, the 7th Div diaries and various other publications on the start of High Wood. See my signature below. William Leyland was my grandfather. I can help as long as you can wait about 2 weeks as I am heading north to a sunnier climate for holidays (Darwin, NT). Peter, in the cold part of OZ PS I also have some photos taken there last year if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Beckett Posted 22 July , 2004 Share Posted 22 July , 2004 Ernie, have sent some to your private email address. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tincie Posted 24 September , 2004 Share Posted 24 September , 2004 The diary for the 16th KRRC, July 1916, has been transcribed and is on the Long, Long Trail: http://www.1914-1918.net/Diaries/wardiary-16KRRC.htm Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErnieNoakes Posted 27 September , 2004 Author Share Posted 27 September , 2004 Thanks tincie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rap1943 Posted 7 June , 2005 Share Posted 7 June , 2005 Hi Ernie, hope you are still out there. I have the full diary of the 16th Bn Kings Royal Rifle Corps. Feel free to ask for info. I also have the Chronicle for this Bn. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 7 June , 2005 Share Posted 7 June , 2005 Ernie, have you read Terry Norman's "The Hell they called High Wood"? Really good. One of the few books ever to mention the 1st SSR! A second war diary that I have transcribed is on the LLT: http://www.1914-1918.net/Diaries/wardiary-2rir.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErnieNoakes Posted 11 September , 2005 Author Share Posted 11 September , 2005 Ernie, have you read Terry Norman's "The Hell they called High Wood"? Really good. One of the few books ever to mention the 1st SSR! A second war diary that I have transcribed is on the LLT: http://www.1914-1918.net/Diaries/wardiary-2rir.htm <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Chris, Thanks got the book, just read your transcript. Where do you find the time? Regards, Ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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