shark Posted 11 September , 2005 Share Posted 11 September , 2005 i found in the book the kaiser's battle that the 1st wiltshires was shelled on the medical hut at achiet-le-grand and killed nine men i am looking for more details if some body ca help on this unit? thanks philippe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_J Posted 11 September , 2005 Share Posted 11 September , 2005 Phillipe, Have you had a look at their war diary - it is online here. For the 21st March, their entry reads "On the morning of this day at 4.40a.m. the German offensive commenced and at 5a.m. the enemy commenced shelling the station and vicinity of ACHIET - LE - GRAND with high velocity shells of large calibre one of which pitched in the Camp wounding three officers. Lieut Holmes, Lieut King and Lieut Riddle and causing considerable casualties to 4 Warrant Officers, 6 Sergeants and 47 other ranks. At 11.30a.m. the Battn moved to the area NW of FREMICOURT and the same evening proceeded to the Army Line occupying the central position in the Bde on a line running from the E of BEUGNATRE and FREMICOURT." I'm sure someone with access to SDGW could look up the names of the men who died on that day. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_J Posted 11 September , 2005 Share Posted 11 September , 2005 Also, interesting website, some nice photos and maps on there! Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark Posted 11 September , 2005 Author Share Posted 11 September , 2005 thanks that will help to build my website on Achiet regards philippe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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