Perth Digger Posted 11 August , 2019 Share Posted 11 August , 2019 (edited) I'd be very grateful if anyone who has a copy of Gen. Stannus Geoghan's history of 2nd RIR can tell me what he has to say about the action at Le Pilly, 19-20 October 1914, when the battalion was destroyed. What reasons does he give for this event? Thanks Mike Edited 12 August , 2019 by Perth Digger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helpjpl Posted 11 August , 2019 Share Posted 11 August , 2019 Click on the link to Vol II at the top of the page to download: http://www.askaboutireland.ie/reading-room/digital-book-collection/digital-books-by-subject/history-of-ireland/geoghan-campaigns-history/ Le Pilly starts on page 25: http://www.askaboutireland.ie/aai-files/assets/ebooks/ebooks-2011/history-and-campaigns-of-the-royal-irish-regiment/GEOGHEGAN_CAMPAIGNS-HISTORY-OF-THE-ROYAL-IRISH-REGIMENT-VOLII_1900-1922.pdf JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helpjpl Posted 11 August , 2019 Share Posted 11 August , 2019 JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Digger Posted 11 August , 2019 Author Share Posted 11 August , 2019 Thank you, JP, for taking the trouble to make copies for me. For some reason I could not get into the website. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jervis Posted 11 August , 2019 Share Posted 11 August , 2019 You maybe aware of John Lucy a private in 2/RIR whose war memoirs - there’s a devil in the drum - cover the same period from the ranks. A great read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Digger Posted 11 August , 2019 Author Share Posted 11 August , 2019 Jervis Thanks for reminding me. For some reason my memory was that Lucy was in the Leinsters. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinspace Posted 11 August , 2019 Share Posted 11 August , 2019 I think there is a typo in this thread's title; 2nd Royal Irish Rifles instead of the correct 2nd Royal Irish Regiment. Just to prevent any confusion, Lucy was a member of the Royal Irish Rifles, not present at Le Pilly. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Digger Posted 11 August , 2019 Author Share Posted 11 August , 2019 (edited) Hi Dave Yes, I made the silly typo, which I just noticed having taken up Lucy's book. Now to work out how to edit a thread title! Mike Edited 11 August , 2019 by Perth Digger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinspace Posted 11 August , 2019 Share Posted 11 August , 2019 No problem Mike. I think there are a number of threads on the destruction of the 2nd Royal Irish. If I remember correctly, one thread lists all those members of the battalion who were killed or died of wounds at Le Pilly, I'll see if I can find it if you're interested. I might have some other information as well. There were a number of instances where battalions "didn't get the word" during the fighting in 1914. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Digger Posted 11 August , 2019 Author Share Posted 11 August , 2019 That's very true, Dave. In this case, however, no orders from Brigade to retire were given as far as I can see. Daniell, the acting CO of 2/RIR, asked both 4/Royal Fusiliers and 4th Middlesex for help on the flanks during the night of 19-20 October, but neither could assist. I've seen the other threads, thanks. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helpjpl Posted 11 August , 2019 Share Posted 11 August , 2019 5 hours ago, Perth Digger said: Now to work out how to edit a thread title! If you sign in and open the thread you should be able to change the title. Click on edit in #1, make your changes in the Title box and click on Save. JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Digger Posted 12 August , 2019 Author Share Posted 12 August , 2019 Thanks, JP. It's now done. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Chip Posted 31 December , 2023 Share Posted 31 December , 2023 How many Casualties did Company A take during that time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Digger Posted 31 December , 2023 Author Share Posted 31 December , 2023 The attached is what I have. Mike JSAHR.Durey.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Chip Posted 31 December , 2023 Share Posted 31 December , 2023 So based on what that says, Most, if not all, of Company A was destroyed? And most of them were captured? 9 minutes ago, Perth Digger said: The attached is what I have. Mike JSAHR.Durey.pdf 1.97 MB · 0 downloads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Digger Posted 31 December , 2023 Author Share Posted 31 December , 2023 It would appear so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Chip Posted 31 December , 2023 Share Posted 31 December , 2023 Wow is it possible any of them escaped capture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Digger Posted 31 December , 2023 Author Share Posted 31 December , 2023 If you read the article you will see that there were survivors who got back, but I have no idea from which company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Chip Posted 31 December , 2023 Share Posted 31 December , 2023 Ok, thanks. This may slightly complicate the story I am writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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