johnmelling1979 Posted 28 July , 2015 Share Posted 28 July , 2015 Hello Does anyone know much about the Battle of Vittorio Veneto, I think this chap im researching from the local memorial may have been involved? Walter Westhead Born Whittle le Woods Killed in Action: 29 October 1918 Italy Reg no - 34155 Rank : Private Enlisted at Chorley 8 Battalion Yorkshire Hussars (Alexandra, Princes of Wales' Own) Formerly 34627, Ches. Regt On the same day of the Austro-Hungarians asking for an armistice! Walter Westhead would be Killed in Action at the Battle of Vittorio Veneto, which was fought from the 24th October 1918 to 3rd November 1918. This battle helped to end the first world war less than two weeks later. He is buried at Plot 1. Row B. Grave 12. Tezze British Cemetery, Italy Cheers John Melling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddison Posted 18 January , 2016 Share Posted 18 January , 2016 Well the date is right but was there an 8th Yorkshire Hussars? There is an 8th (Service) Battalion Yorkshire Regiment in 69 Bde, 23rd Div, Xth (Italian) Army, which took part in Vittorio Veneto under Army Commander General, The Earl of Cavan. Maybe Yorkshire Hussars were used as infantry reinforcements. There is a report on the battle by the General on my website. Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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