christopher Posted 27 August , 2005 Share Posted 27 August , 2005 Hello - can anyone confirm what the 2nd bn Lancashire Fusiliers were doing on 12 October 1916 ? I think they were involved in the attack on Transloy ? Thanks christopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROONAERT Posted 27 August , 2005 Share Posted 27 August , 2005 Hello - can anyone confirm what the 2nd bn Lancashire Fusiliers were doing on 12 October 1916 ? I think they were involved in the attack on Transloy ? Thanks christopher <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You're correct. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6th Shropshires Posted 27 August , 2005 Share Posted 27 August , 2005 Hi christopher They took part in failed attack on Zenith Trench on 12th October according to The Somme The Day by Day account by Chris McCarthy. I have not checked this with Official History. Annette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hone Posted 27 August , 2005 Share Posted 27 August , 2005 Mmm.. Interestingly the battalion's calendar of movements, as recorded in Vol II of the Official History does not mention this, simply recording the unit as being 'In Trenches, Auchonvillers' from 6th to 13th. I'll be able to check with Vol 1, the detailed narrative, but this will have to wait for my return from Ieper at the end of next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Coulson Posted 27 August , 2005 Share Posted 27 August , 2005 From British Battalions on the Somme, "Unsuccessful attack towards Le Transloy12th October, casualties 345, relieved and and to Bernafay Wood 14th October" Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 27 August , 2005 Share Posted 27 August , 2005 From Vol 1:- Phil B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 30 August , 2005 Share Posted 30 August , 2005 That`s 2 posts seeking information, Christopher - 7 replies. I`m sure a word of appreciation would not go amiss! Phil B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christopher Posted 31 August , 2005 Author Share Posted 31 August , 2005 That`s 2 posts seeking information, Christopher - 7 replies. I`m sure a word of appreciation would not go amiss! Phil B <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christopher Posted 31 August , 2005 Author Share Posted 31 August , 2005 Thanks for all of the replies - you have all given me really useful information here. Sorry i took so long in replying - but not lucky enough to have my own computer at the moment so have to visit the forum as and when i can - and thats not every day i'm afraid. I do appreciate the help though. christopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 31 August , 2005 Share Posted 31 August , 2005 A pleasure! Phil B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2lewis's Posted 5 September , 2005 Share Posted 5 September , 2005 Hi Guys, Thanks for the text, excellent as usual. Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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