56th Division at Arras - July 1918

[JustinL]

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

[nicburch]

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

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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!

[tom compton]

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

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[JustinL]

Thank you Oberon,

That's a very good start.

What is your source?

[nicburch]

Thank you Oberon,

That's a very good start.

What is your source?

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From the divisional history,by the way my dad served with 2nd. Middx.1944-45.