Watkin55 Posted 24 January , 2018 Share Posted 24 January , 2018 (edited) My Grandfather's Brother Pte Henry 'Harry' Llewellyn Ward served in the 1 st Btn Welsh Guards, Regimental Number 2684, killed on the 14th July 1917. I know from Welsh Guards War Diaries that he was killed at De Wippe Carbaret Corner on the 14th July 1917 as only one guardsman was recorded killed on this day and 5 wounded during shelling at 07.00hrs., he was in 4 Company. Would be interesting to know if he had been wounded before this and which actions he had been in. Thank you to anyone who offer information. Edited 24 January , 2018 by Watkin55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 24 January , 2018 Share Posted 24 January , 2018 Name: Henry Ward Birth Place: Swansea, Glam. Death Date: 14 Jul 1917 Death Place: France and Flanders Enlistment Place: Swansea, Glam. Rank: Private Regiment: Welsh Guards Battalion: 1st Battalion Regimental Number: 2684 it would be worth looking through local papers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watkin55 Posted 24 January , 2018 Author Share Posted 24 January , 2018 Thank you for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 24 January , 2018 Share Posted 24 January , 2018 try this http://newspapers.library.wales/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldstreamer Posted 24 January , 2018 Share Posted 24 January , 2018 i believe the Welsh Guards history for ww1 lists those wounded - no idea if lists previous wounds etc if subsequently killed. Im sure someone with an interest in the (wrong ) guards regiments will have copy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watkin55 Posted 24 January , 2018 Author Share Posted 24 January , 2018 Point taken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoEssGee Posted 25 January , 2018 Share Posted 25 January , 2018 You probably have this already, but if not, the History of the Welsh Guards by CH Dudley Ward DSO MC is available to read online Here It doesn't mention anything about the 14th July 1917, other than the Battalion was engaged in nightly working parties, carrying equipment and supplies up to the front in preparation for the forthcoming attack and that casualties from enemy bombardment and gas were heavy. On the 15th, the Battalion took over the line at the Boesinghe Chateau. Harry isn't mentioned in the book, other than on the Nominal Roll at Appendix I, but it should give you an idea of what the Battalion was involved in prior to his death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watkin55 Posted 26 January , 2018 Author Share Posted 26 January , 2018 Thank you for this. I am looking at 3 relatives from my line and 1 from my wife's. All in different regiments and in both Europe and Dardenells. It is a little sad that there closest relations such as my Dad did not have the access or the opportunity to read what is now available. You guys are helping so many understand, we will forever be in your debt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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