Woody Posted 28 November , 2004 Share Posted 28 November , 2004 I have a copy of the War Diary of the 16th Highland Light Infantry HLI - ( Boys Brigade ) if anyone requires look ups based on dates etc - please let me know Woody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kenneth mcarthur Posted 6 April , 2006 Share Posted 6 April , 2006 I have a copy of the War Diary of the 16th Highland Light Infantry HLI - ( Boys Brigade ) if anyone requires look ups based on dates etc - please let me know Woody hi, could you please have a look for a ' sgt kenneth mcarthur' many thanks regards, alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranlum Posted 30 June , 2006 Share Posted 30 June , 2006 I have a copy of the War Diary of the 16th Highland Light Infantry HLI - ( Boys Brigade ) if anyone requires look ups based on dates etc - please let me know Woody Hi Could you please check for mention of my grandfather. Private Robert Gray 'A Coy' I have inherited over a dozen photographs of A Coy from him in an album he prepared at the end of the war. Regards Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted 30 June , 2006 Share Posted 30 June , 2006 Any information on: WALTER RANKIN Lance Corporal 33398 16th Bn., Highland Light Infantry who died on Monday, 9th July 1917. Age 28. COLIN BRUCE Lieutenant 16th Bn., Highland Light Infantry who died on Thursday, 5th September 1918. Age 26. would be greatly appreciated. Aye Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted 1 July , 2006 Author Share Posted 1 July , 2006 Hi Could you please check for mention of my grandfather. Private Robert Gray 'A Coy' I have inherited over a dozen photographs of A Coy from him in an album he prepared at the end of the war. Regards Jonathan CRANLUM Do you have the service number of your relative please I can then do a search in the war diary and other sources I have for you. Would be very interested in scans of your photos if at all possible. I'll send you a message also. Woody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrough Posted 9 December , 2006 Share Posted 9 December , 2006 This is a long shot but I would be grateful if you could see if there is any mention of cpl D.Wilkie 14306 who was awarded the MM in the first half of 1917.He was LG in september 1917. Best Regards, Murrough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrough Posted 10 December , 2006 Share Posted 10 December , 2006 14306 Pte WILKIE, D. 16th Proceeded to France on 23rd November 1915 - 16th Bn Regimental History Military Medal - HLI Chronicle, October 1917, Page 142 Wounded - HLI Chronicle, October 1918, Page 147 Award of Military Medal - 16th Bn War Diary, 23rd July 1917 MM - London Gazette, 17th September 1917 Your man is mentioned in Appendix 4 - see July 23rd Appendix 1 to 3 give details of the actions at Nieuport / Lombardzyde which presumably his MM was for. This info was kindly provided by Gary. Regards, Murrough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrough Posted 10 December , 2006 Share Posted 10 December , 2006 And the diary, JULY 1917 LOMBARDZYDE 1st In occupation of LOMBARDZYDE Sector, Right Subsector. 2nd In occupation of LOMBARDZYDE Sector, Right Subsector. Casualties :- Killed 5 O.R., wounded 14 O.R. 3rd In occupation of LOMBARDZYDE Sector, Right Subsector. 4th In occupation of LOMBARDZYDE Sector, Right Subsector. Wounded - T.B. Gray, 13 O.R. The Battalion was relieved by 2nd K.O.Y.L.I., relief complete 11 p.m. On completion of relief the Battalion withdrew to Brigade Support in NIEUPORT. NIEUPORT 5th In Brigade Support NIEUPORT. Casualties - Killed 2 O.R., wounded and missing 1 O.R. “A” Company carried out a successful raid on enemy trenches at point M.23.a.3.4. Operation Orders and report are attached as Appendices 1 and 2. 6th In Brigade Support NIEUPORT. Casualties - wounded 1 O.R. 7th In Brigade Support NIEUPORT. The following reinforcements joined the Battalion on this date:- 2nd Lieut. C.N. RUTHERFORD 2nd Lieut. M.M. WOTHERSPOON From 5th H.L.I., 33 Other Ranks. 8th The Battalion relieved the 2nd Bn. K.O.Y.L.I. in LOMBARDZYDE Sector, Right Subsector. Relief complete 11.30 p.m. Casualties - Killed 1 O.R., Wounded 5 O.R. LOMBARDZYDE 9th In occupation of LOMBARDZYDE Sector, Right Subsector. Casualties - Killed 9 O.R., Wounded 5 O.R. 10th In occupation of LOMBARDZYDE Sector, Right Subsector. Our Sector was subjected to a violent bombardment lasting 15 hours. A special report is attached as Appendix 3. Casualties:- Killed - 2/Lieut T.W. Hill, 3 Other Ranks Wounded - 2/Lieuts. D.M. Ross, D.M. Robertson, J. Halliday, J.W. Greig, C.N. Rutherford, 49 Other Ranks. 11th In occupation of LOMBARDZYDE Sector, Right Subsector. Casualties:- Killed - 11 Other Ranks Wounded - 56 Other Ranks Missing - 9 Other Ranks JULY 1917 12th The Battalion was relieved by the 2nd Manchesters and moved to Hutments in JEAN BART Camp, COXYDE. Relief Complete 3.30 a.m. Draft of 56 O.R. joined Battalion this date. JEAN BART CAMP 13th In Hutments JEAN BART Camp. Casualties - Wounded 2 O.R. 14th In Hutments JEAN BART Camp. 15th In Hutments JEAN BART Camp. 16th In Hutments JEAN BART Camp. The Battalion moved from Hutments in JEAN BART CAMP to Hutments in GHYVELDE. GHYVELDE 17th In Hutments in GHYVELDE. 18th In Hutments in GHYVELDE. Draft of 21 O.R. joined Battalion this date. 19th In Hutments in GHYVELDE. 20th In Hutments in GHYVELDE. The Battalion moved from GHYVELDE to Camp in D.8.a. BRAY DUNES area. CAMP D.8.a 21st Under Canvas in Camp D.8.a BRAY DUNES Area. 22nd Under Canvas in Camp D.8.a BRAY DUNES Area. Draft of 102 O.R. joined Battalion this date. 23rd Under Canvas in Camp D.8.a BRAY DUNES Area. List of Honours and awards granted during this month is attached as Appendix 4. 24th Under Canvas in Camp D.8.a BRAY DUNES Area. 25th Under Canvas in Camp D.8.a BRAY DUNES Area. Draft of 8 O.R. joined Battalion this date. 26th Under Canvas in Camp D.8.a BRAY DUNES Area 27th Under Canvas in Camp D.8.a BRAY DUNES Area, Coxyde. KUHN CAMP 28th In Hutments KUHN CAMP. 2 O.R. Wounded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Shand Posted 7 May , 2007 Share Posted 7 May , 2007 Hi Woody, If you are still providing look ups, I wonder if the war diary gives any information for July 1, 1916 and the following days: Which trench was the attack launched from? What was their objective? Which regiment/batallion supported and relieved them after their attack? Regards, Pete S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lubber Posted 22 July , 2009 Share Posted 22 July , 2009 Hi Woody, If you are still providing look ups, I wonder if the war diary gives any information for July 1, 1916 and the following days: Which trench was the attack launched from? What was their objective? Which regiment/batallion supported and relieved them after their attack? Regards, Pete S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lubber Posted 22 July , 2009 Share Posted 22 July , 2009 I have a copy of the War Diary of the 16th Highland Light Infantry HLI - ( Boys Brigade ) if anyone requires look ups based on dates etc - please let me know Woody Any info on my gg John Dunnachie pte #22453 kia july 1 1916 would be interested in where the bt attacked from etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmac Posted 22 July , 2009 Share Posted 22 July , 2009 16th HLI war diary for 1st July The 16th HLI with 25 officers and 755 other ranks relieved the 2nd KOYLI on the night of 30th June/1st July 1916 taking over from them the trench system extending from Skinner Street, point R.31.a.1.4, to Tyndrum Street, point R.31.c.0.5 (Apprximately 500 yards of front) Casualties during relief: 1 other ranks killed, 2 other ranks wounded. Before midnight Lt Bogue and 2 other ranks reconnoitred the German wire and found that the wire was very much broken down and that there were numerous gaps in it. They reported that they anticipated no difficulty in getting through the wire. During the whole night we bomabarded the enemy’s trenches heavily to which he retaliated feebly. At 6.25 a.m. the bombardment prior to the advance commenced and continued until zero time at 7.30 a.m. During that time our front line and communication trenches were badly shelled with HE, shrapnel and minenwerfer. The advance commenced at 7.30 a.m., A Company leading on the right with C Company in support and B Company on the left with D Company in support. On our right were the 17th HLI and on our left the 16th Northd Fus. The 2nd KOYLI were in support and the 11th Border Regt in reserve. The enemy opened heavy machine gun and rifle fire as soon as our men jumped over the parapet and manned their parados with bombers with men at 2 yards interval. Our platoons advanced in waves in extended order and were simply mown down by the machine gun fire and very heavy casualties resulted. On the left the support company got close up to the German wire but were unable to advance. On the right we succeeded in entering the German trenches where we were in touch with the 17th HLI and where we remained until relieved by the 2nd Manchesters. On our left the men took what cover they could in shell holes firing upon the enemy whenever he showed himself. One of our Lewis gunners fired 24 magazines of ammunition. When it was finished, being the only one of his section left he crawled back under cover of darkness, bringing the gun with him. During the day all available men were organised into bombing posts and were prepared to offer every resistance should the enemy have made any attempt to counter attack. The artillery were informed of our position and during the afternoon bombarded the front line opposite us very heavily. The Germans were very active with machine gun, rifle fire, bombs and oil cans on No Man’s Land, sniping at any men who made any movement. In retaliation to our bombardment in the afternoon our trenches were heavily shelled. This decreased during the night and was renewed again between 3 and 5 a.m. Numerous flares were sent up during the night including many red and green. The enemy were very much on the alert and kept No Man’s Land under continuous fire. We were in touch with the 15th Lancashire Fus (???) on our left and with the 2nd KOYLI on our right. Col Laidlaw having been wounded was evacuated about 8 a.m. and Maj Kyle joined the battalion and took over command about 5 p.m. Our casualties during the day were 20 officers and 534 other ranks. List of officers who went into action with the 16th (Service) Battalion HLI Headquarters Lt Col and Hon Col D Laidlaw commanding Capt W D Scott Adjutant 2nd Lt A C Smith Intelligence Officer 2nd Lt A P Wilson Lewis Gun and Liaison Officer 2nd Lt A McFarlane Officer i/c Mopping Party Lt V E Badcock, RAMC Medical Officer A Company Capt D B Kerr 2nd Lt R A Bogue 2nd Lt R Mitchell 2nd Lt J Kerr 2nd Lt G McCurrach B Company Capt G S Fraser 2nd Lt R S Brown 2nd Lt J A Brown 2nd Lt P S Hodgkinson C Company Maj J McElwain Lt W McLaren 2nd Lt J A Gemmill 2nd Lt J Laing 2nd Lt D S McHardy D Company Capt F W Reid Lt T Johnson 2nd Lt J Murdoch 2nd Lt R B Stewart 2nd Lt J Cooper Officer casualties Killed: 2nd Lt R S Brown 2nd Lt J A Gemmill Lt T Johnson Capt D B Kerr 2nd Lt D S MacHardy Died of wounds: 2nd Lt J A Brown Missing believed killed: 2nd Lt J Murdoch 2nd Lt J Kerr 2nd Lt G McCurrach Wounded: Lt Col D Laidlaw Maj J McElwain Capt G S Fraser Capt F W Reid 2nd Lt R A Bogue 2nd Lt J Cooper 2nd Lt R Mitchell 2nd Lt J Laing 2nd Lt R B Stewart 2nd Lt P S Hodgkinson Capt & Adjt W D Scott (at duty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted 23 December , 2009 Author Share Posted 23 December , 2009 Any info on my gg John Dunnachie pte #22453 kia july 1 1916 would be interested in where the bt attacked from etc Hi Just saw your message re the 16th HLI. I see your great granddad served with them - I have a database on all 16th HLI men. Is there anything I can help you with or have you fully researched him. I am on the look out for photos and extra info if you are willing to share Best Wishes Woody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted 23 December , 2009 Author Share Posted 23 December , 2009 John Dunnachie 22543 Wounded HLI Chronicle Oct 16 - page 156 Formerly 15th HLI 15th Bn Reg History page 202 Regards Woody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amor Posted 21 September , 2010 Share Posted 21 September , 2010 Woody, I would be grateful if you could check the 16th HLI War Diary for any information on below soldiers: Pvt 43069 T Donaldson Date of death: 11/7/1917 Buried at: Coxyde Military Cemetery Pvt 40910 John Johnstone Shepherd Date of death: 27/11/1916 Buried at: Etaples Military Cemetery Rgds, Alex Morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjm1968 Posted 18 September , 2011 Share Posted 18 September , 2011 Hi Woody, It would be fantastic if you could dig up anything about my Great Grandfather Pte Philip McGrory 14916 C Comp 16th HLI Killed; 6th June 1917 Burried at Lindenhoek Chalet Military Cemetery I have a copy of a letter from his C/O informing my Great Grandmother of his death, (died along with two others when his billet was hit by a shell), Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny1 Posted 22 May , 2012 Share Posted 22 May , 2012 Hi Woody, would you have a breakdown of other ranks casualties of killed, wounded and missing for the 1st July, 1916 please.or for the 18th November, 1916. Many thanks .Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 26 February , 2018 Share Posted 26 February , 2018 Hi Woody, I hope you are still monitoring this site. I too would like any information you have on : WALTER RANKIN Lance Corporal 33398 16th Bn., Highland Light Infantry who died on Monday, 9th July 1917. Age 28. I am his great niece and trying to find out what he was doing and where and how he died. I have a copy of the letter he wrote home the night before he died. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 29 October , 2018 Share Posted 29 October , 2018 Hello Susan, i wonder if you could message me. My wife (nee Christina Rankin and her brother Anthony Rankin) are also researching Walter, and we may be able to compare notes. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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