JustinL Posted 1 April , 2005 Share Posted 1 April , 2005 Could some kind pal please cast any light on the movements/actions of the 56th Division (1/8th bn Middlesex in particular) in and around Arras in May to July 1918? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicburch Posted 1 April , 2005 Share Posted 1 April , 2005 Could some kind pal please cast any light on the movements/actions of the 56th Division (1/8th bn Middlesex in particular) in and around Arras in May to July 1918? Thanks <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The 1/8th.were part of 167th.Brigade commanded by Lt.Col.Beevor On 23rd. April the 56th.took over the sector north of the Arras-Cambrai road and held the seventeenth corps front. On the 21st. May it is noted the 8th. Middx. raided near the Tilloy-Wancourt road and captured four prisoners and a machine gun.On June 24th. a platoon entered enemy lines and inflicted casualties.The division moved to Villers Chatel after handing over to the 2nd. Canadian Division.I hope this information helps,although i'm sure their is more out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom compton Posted 2 April , 2005 Share Posted 2 April , 2005 Could some kind pal please cast any light on the movements/actions of the 56th Division (1/8th bn Middlesex in particular) in and around Arras in May to July 1918? Thanks <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinL Posted 4 April , 2005 Author Share Posted 4 April , 2005 Thank you Oberon, That's a very good start. What is your source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicburch Posted 4 April , 2005 Share Posted 4 April , 2005 Thank you Oberon, That's a very good start. What is your source? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> From the divisional history,by the way my dad served with 2nd. Middx.1944-45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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