trishedst Posted 15 October , 2012 Share Posted 15 October , 2012 My great grandfather 5797 CSM Thomas Joseph Brien 8th Bn Royal Irish Fusiliers was killed in action on 11th June, 1916 can anybody tell me what battle he was killed in? Regards Ed Dublin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widavies Posted 15 October , 2012 Share Posted 15 October , 2012 My great grandfather 5797 CSM Thomas Joseph Brien 8th Bn Royal Irish Fusiliers was killed in action on 11th June, 1916 can anybody tell me what battle he was killed in? Regards Ed Dublin Hi Ed, Around this time the 16th Division and the 49th Brigade (8th RIF) was in the Loos sector of the front holding the line. It did not take part in the beginning of the main Somme offensive. Instead during this period they undertook extensive trench raids and held the line. During the course of which they sustained the normal casualties associated with front line troops. I'm sure another member with access to the war diary can pinpoint their exact position and the activities on the date you mentioned. Regards Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishedst Posted 15 October , 2012 Author Share Posted 15 October , 2012 Hi Will, Thanks for the information, I do know that my GGF was MiD with out going to Kew is their any way to find out what was written about him. Regards Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeClarke Posted 16 October , 2012 Share Posted 16 October , 2012 Morning He is mentioned in the War Diary as Bryan Regards, Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dublin Fusilier Posted 16 October , 2012 Share Posted 16 October , 2012 It seems he also served in the Sudan and the Boer War. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishedst Posted 16 October , 2012 Author Share Posted 16 October , 2012 Hi Graeme, What ever thanks I give you is not enough,you have finished the life story of my families War hero. Thank you very much Regards ED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterlad2 Posted 16 October , 2012 Share Posted 16 October , 2012 Hi ED. Here's a snap from a trench map showing the area where your GGF was killed. Locations mentioned in the War Diary: Puits 14 Bis. English Alley. Meath Trench. Forrest Trench. Reserve Trench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishedst Posted 16 October , 2012 Author Share Posted 16 October , 2012 Hi ulsterlad2 I am overwhelmed by the help and information I have recived from all the Old Sweats and other lads who replied to my posting, I'm still trying to get use to the forum so I don't know if this message is going to be posted or private but I would just like to say thank you to you all. Regards Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeClarke Posted 17 October , 2012 Share Posted 17 October , 2012 Hi Examples of German rifle grenades here (about 2/3rd way down) http://www.passioncompassion1418.com/decouvertes/english_grenades_all.html If you 'google' German trench mortars theres a few examples come up Regards, Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterlad2 Posted 17 October , 2012 Share Posted 17 October , 2012 You're very welcome Ed. I've just seen that your GGF is buried just a few places away from my GGU Joe in Bois-Carre Military Cemetery. If you have never been or don't have a photo you could email the very excellent Mick McCann on the britishwargraves.co.uk site who might be able to send you one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishedst Posted 18 October , 2012 Author Share Posted 18 October , 2012 Thanks ulster2 have picture of the head stone, hope to go there some day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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