Poechappel area 1917/turenne crossing area 1917

[Sjones81]

Does anyone have any trench maps of the poechappel area in 1917 including gloster farm,berk houses,Oxford houses and turenne crossing area in 1917 please?

Many thanks

[sajackr]

Sjones81,

I have a map for this area. As it covers a large area 26 Squares, it will be no use to you if I posted in this reply. If you PM me your Email address I will send it via that.

Sajackr

[Sjones81]

Thank you very much for map.

[Firemagi]

Sjones81,

daughter has an ancestor on ex wifes side, v c binding, 1/4 glosters Kia that area Oct 17.. what your area of interest? May have a bit to add.

[Sjones81]

My grandad was around that area between the 10th-16th October 1917 when serving with 8th battalion east surrey regiment. I know the names of gloster farm,Oxford house etc because they were mentioned in the war diaries of 8th battalion east surreys so I presume that was where he was positioned during that time.

[Firemagi]

Can't remember exact date but was about the same time.. Ox and bucks houses mentioned in report on attack he was killed in.. Will double check when get back in front of pc tomorrow but have couple of pics which may help.. Sorry for being bit sketchy but on phone away from home tonight..

[Sjones81]

That's no problem I appreciate your help. Like I said the places mentioned were in the area mentioned in the war diaries. So I've done it on presumption. Look forward to hearing from you.

[Barwinmol]

Interestingly,I'm researching this area and time as well.

My grandfather,Gnr William Fish,59th Brigade, RFA was wounded 10 Oct 1917 around Langemarke/Poelcapelle. I'm trying to find out if it is possible to find out Battery positions for that day for 11th Div artillery.