boeta86 Posted 11 March , 2019 Share Posted 11 March , 2019 Hi all, I'm just reading through 9th Battalion Royal Fusiliers' War Diary. The battalion is launching an attack at Le Transloy in October 1916. Does anyone know what 'GIRO SUPPORT' is referring to? Here is the transcript: Quote Coys went over in two lines – also the supporting Coy – which rushed over from GIRO SUPPORT to the Advanced trench immediately [as] the attacking Coys went forward. Contrary to expectations, very heavy m. Gun + rifle fire was encountered immediately the first line reached the top of the ridge, also very heavy shelling. The three front Coys and 2 platoons of the supporting Company were practically decimated by the fire. B. Coy apparently swung out to their right to get into touch with A. Coy + were enfiladed by 2 m. Guns. So yes, 'Giro Support'. I have no idea I'm afraid. Can anyone help? Best wishes all, Meilyr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_Reeves Posted 11 March , 2019 Share Posted 11 March , 2019 Meilyr It is the name of a support trench. TR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 11 March , 2019 Share Posted 11 March , 2019 Possibly Gird Support Trench at Gueudecourt rather than Giro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeta86 Posted 11 March , 2019 Author Share Posted 11 March , 2019 56 minutes ago, Terry_Reeves said: Meilyr It is the name of a support trench. TR 12 minutes ago, Stebie9173 said: Possibly Gird Support Trench at Gueudecourt rather than Giro? Great, thank you very much both. And yes, I can see now that it's 'Gird' not 'Giro'! Problem solved. Best wishes, Meilyr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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