Guest Sue Posted 12 May , 2003 Share Posted 12 May , 2003 I am one of the few fortunate people that have been able to obtain my grandfather's full War records and previous Army Records from the PRO at Kew. He was in the 11th Bn Royal Fusiliers. From the website I have determined (correctly, I hope!) that he was attached to the 54th Brigade, 18th (Eastern) Division. His War Records show that he was posted to France on 26.9.1915 (Exped. Force) and that he was wounded on 7.11.1915 and posted home on 1.12.1915. I have carefully looked through the Battles on the website, but cannot ascertain which battle(s) his unit took part in, and which one he lost his leg in. If anyone more experienced at looking for the right battle could help me, I would be very grateful. Regards Sue Baillie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John W Posted 12 May , 2003 Share Posted 12 May , 2003 Sue It might be easier to start with the Battalion War diary, the original should be at the PRO and often the regimental archive or museum has a copy. So it depends which is nearest. Most regimental museums have been very helpfull when I have written to them for information. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenwoodman Posted 12 May , 2003 Share Posted 12 May , 2003 Its also best to bear in mind that not every casualty in the war happened in a major battle. There was a continual drain of casualties up and down the line from bullet, bomb and shrapnel, even in the so-called quiet sectors. And to go with John W's post, being wounded so early in the battalion's time in France, he may even be named in the war diary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Burgoyne Posted 12 May , 2003 Share Posted 12 May , 2003 Hi Sue Like John says the war diary is the best place to look but if you are unable to do this, then I can tell you they were some where near the Fricourt area, Somme on the date your grandfather was wounded. Plus I do not think there was any battle, I looked on Soldiers Died to see how many 11th R. Fus.' were killed on this day, and I could only find one. I also looked up the four closest men killed to the 7/11/15 on CWGC, all four are buried in Point 110 Old Military Cemetery, Fricourt, Somme. Hope this is of some help Annette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 12 May , 2003 Share Posted 12 May , 2003 Yes, many men died simply holding the line outside of the dates of those famous battles e.g my great uncle Herbert killed in Ypres in Jan. 1916. A nothing day in the war it would seem but a big day for our family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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