peter blackwell Posted 28 September , 2020 Share Posted 28 September , 2020 What was the roll of the Royal Welsh at Port Said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancpal Posted 28 September , 2020 Share Posted 28 September , 2020 Do you have a particular period in mind? I won't be able to help (beyond googles capabilities) though I imagine there are other members who would willingly assist given a little more background, good luck with your quest. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter blackwell Posted 28 September , 2020 Author Share Posted 28 September , 2020 Hello it would be 1916 after the were evacuated from Gallipoli. Thanks Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterboy Posted 28 September , 2020 Share Posted 28 September , 2020 Do you mean Royal Welsh Fusiliers or one of previous WElch regiments which make up the Royal Welch today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter blackwell Posted 28 September , 2020 Author Share Posted 28 September , 2020 Sorry yes I did mean the Royal Welsh Fusiliers cheers pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corisande Posted 29 September , 2020 Share Posted 29 September , 2020 10 hours ago, peter blackwell said: What was the roll of the Royal Welsh at Port Said I am not trying to be funny, but do you mean "roll" or "role" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter blackwell Posted 29 September , 2020 Author Share Posted 29 September , 2020 Hello it would be 1916 after the were evacuated from Gallipoli. Thanks Pete Sorry it was role Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter blackwell Posted 29 September , 2020 Author Share Posted 29 September , 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, peter blackwell said: Hello it would be 1916 after the were evacuated from Gallipoli. Thanks Pete Sorry it was roll, I spelled it as it was written on my grandads medal index card. If you could please tell me what they did while they were at Port Said Pete. Edited 29 September , 2020 by peter blackwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 29 September , 2020 Share Posted 29 September , 2020 1 hour ago, peter blackwell said: Hello it would be 1916 after the were evacuated from Gallipoli. Thanks Pete Sorry it was role Pete Pete, it would help a lot if you explained specifically which battalion of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers that you are referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter blackwell Posted 29 September , 2020 Author Share Posted 29 September , 2020 Sure it was the 8th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 40th Brigade, 13th Western Division thankyou Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Clifton Posted 29 September , 2020 Share Posted 29 September , 2020 Hello Pete The Orders of Battle for Egypt show 13 Division under XV (formerly Indian) Corps between their evacuation from Gallipoli in early January 1916 until their departure for Mesopotamia in February 1916. There are no War Diaries for 13th Division in the Egypt block in WO95 but I think that XV Corps were employed on the Suez Canal Defences during the relevant period. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter blackwell Posted 29 September , 2020 Author Share Posted 29 September , 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ron Clifton said: Hello Pete The Orders of Battle for Egypt show 13 Division under XV (formerly Indian) Corps between their evacuation from Gallipoli in early January 1916 until their departure for Mesopotamia in February 1916. There are no War Diaries for 13th Division in the Egypt block in WO95 but I think that XV Corps were employed on the Suez Canal Defences during the relevant period. Ron Thanks very much Pete Edited 29 September , 2020 by peter blackwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 29 September , 2020 Share Posted 29 September , 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, peter blackwell said: Sure it was the 8th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 40th Brigade, 13th Western Division thankyou Pete. Most units on the Suez Canal Defences were combining periods of guard at various key points along the line of the canal with intensive training to bring the battalion back to peak fitness after Gallipoli. This involved individual, section, platoon and company level training, including skill at arms, section and platoon battle drills, and physical and bayonet training. See: https://eefinww1.weebly.com/life-in-the-eef.html Edited 29 September , 2020 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter blackwell Posted 29 September , 2020 Author Share Posted 29 September , 2020 Thankyou so much I'm realy grateful Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 29 September , 2020 Share Posted 29 September , 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, peter blackwell said: Thankyou so much I'm realy grateful Pete. It wasn’t all unrelenting grind Peter. Battalion routine would have involved church parade on Sundays, if the chaplain was available, as well as sport (mainly cricket and football), which was encouraged. Strenuous physical activity was avoided during the hottest part of the day (usually noon to mid-afternoon) whenever possible. Edited 29 September , 2020 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter blackwell Posted 29 September , 2020 Author Share Posted 29 September , 2020 I can understand the importance of church parade and the need for spiritual comfort, and also sporting events to improve morale. Thanks again Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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