Guest Posted 29 January , 2018 Share Posted 29 January , 2018 The above is the grandfather of a friend. I have found out that he died of GSW to back & rt arm at 01-30 on the 9th Feb 1916 at Remy Sidings CCS. I also know he was buried the same day at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium. I have been unable to find out when, where or how he sustained the GSW. I would appreciate any help. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeClarke Posted 30 January , 2018 Share Posted 30 January , 2018 Hi Headstone pic here http://www.lijssenthoek.be/en/address/4030/-joseph-glennon.html I would guess he was wounded on 8 February 1916 whilst in the trenches at Verbrandenmolen. This is the only day the WD mentions any casualties for a time, 8/2/16 - A quiet morning. At 3pm we bombarded enemy with rifle grenades. They retaliated with grenades and whizbangs. 6inch artillery active from 3.30pm to 4.15pm. Casualties 2 wounded. Regards, Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1959 Posted 30 January , 2018 Share Posted 30 January , 2018 (edited) GSW can mean gun shot wound or shrapnel. From what Graeme has said probably the latter. Edited 30 January , 2018 by Mark1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 30 January , 2018 Share Posted 30 January , 2018 Thank you for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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