1/4th KOSB.

[Bob Coulson]

Would be grateful for any details of the battalions actions on November 13th 1917 if anyone can help.

Bob.

[MartinWills]

Bob,

They were involved in the battle of Mughar.

3 Officers killed

Capt & Adjt J M Watson

2/Lt L D Robertson

2/Lt J Wood

Capt A P Nimmo died of wounds shortly after at El Arish

9 Officers wounded

Major R W SHarpe

Capt A Fairgrieve

Cpat J S Allan

Lt G D Sempill

2/Lt R Bell

2/Lt A W Harvie

2/Lt B D Leslie

2/LtH M Ross

2/Lt R Graham

ORs

30 killed

1 missing

138 wounded

Total Casualties 182

A company on the right and D company on the left under Capt's Fairgrieve and Allan respectiuvely led the initial attack around 1000 with B & C coy's in suppport. On the high ground 2500 yds soutn of Yebnah hey changed in to extended lines of platoons coming under fire from Turkish machine guns at 1030 and were the target of much HE and shrapnel reaching within 400 yards of the village and taking up positions in Wadi Jamus; Wadi Shellel el Ghor near an old well and behind Khurbet Ridge. They were reinforced by 5th KOSBs and in desperate need of every man the 4th & 5th KOSBs HQ staff joined them in the front line. At 1545 they advanced again in rushes led by Col tandy whilst the 6th Mounted Brigade (mainly Dorset & Somerset Yeomanry) charged on the left flank through heavy machine gun fire reaching the high ground to the north of the village. Brig. Gen Pollok-McCall being well to the fore with rifle and bayonet. The village was consolidated by 1645 with the enemy in full retreat. Notable contributions were made by L/Cpl A. Ramsay; Capt. Laing; RSM Murray; Sgt Craig; Capt Nimmo; Lt.s Burns, Ross, Wilson & Wood.

This is a brief summary of a couple of accounts of the action. Hope it helps.

[Bob Coulson]

Martin,

Very grateful for the account, more than I could have hoped for.

Many thanks.

Bob.