verdun Posted 29 May , 2021 Share Posted 29 May , 2021 I am researching a 2nd Bn RF casualty, who was KIA on 28th May 1915 and whose Medal Index Card shows that he arrived in Gallipoli only three days earlier. Unfortunately, the battalion war diary on 'Ancestry' seems to be missing entries from 12th May-6th June 1915 and I'm wondering if anyone can fill in the gap? Many thanks if you can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDWARD1 Posted 29 May , 2021 Share Posted 29 May , 2021 The Brigade WD is also missing 5th May - 5th June 1915. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith_history_buff Posted 29 May , 2021 Share Posted 29 May , 2021 For a fee, you can access the diary that was transcribed by the late Martin Gillott and is available via Amazon. I don't know whether he also encountered an issue with missing information, though.Gallipoli Diaries: 2nd Bn Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 29 May , 2021 Share Posted 29 May , 2021 (edited) Per Westlake's 'British Regiments at Gallipoli' the battalion went to the reserve line on 23rd., and it returned to the firing line on 31st. However, what has to be remembered about the Gallipoli battlefield, is that there was no rear area. No matter whether you were in the firing line or in reserve, you were always under enemy artillery fire. Edited 29 May , 2021 by michaeldr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdun Posted 29 May , 2021 Author Share Posted 29 May , 2021 Thanks Guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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