Nick Thornicroft Posted 13 September , 2005 Share Posted 13 September , 2005 Hello Does anyone out there possess the book which lists the officer POWs of WW1? The above individual led one of the first waves over the top on July 1st, 1916, & a newspaper report states: "....he was last seen firing his revolver into a German trench, standing on top of their parapet. One man near him said he was seen to fall, and nothing more has been heard...." He is not in the Casualty Roll, so I assume he was wounded but survived - possibly as a POW. If anyone could clarify this, it would be much appreciated. Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem Posted 13 September , 2005 Share Posted 13 September , 2005 Hi Nick Cox and Cos book shows Lt M G L Wallich, 6th Battalion as missing on 3rd July 1916 and as being repatriated on 15th December 1918. Regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 13 September , 2005 Author Share Posted 13 September , 2005 Steve Just the info I was looking for - many thanks! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neiluwins Posted 14 September , 2005 Share Posted 14 September , 2005 From reading Wylly's Regimental History of the Queen's - the 6th Bat. spent the 1st July 1916 in intermediate trenches north west of Albert and only moved to the front line in relief of the Rifle Brigage. It shows Lt M G L Wallich as missing after their attack on the 3rd July 1916. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Thornicroft Posted 14 September , 2005 Author Share Posted 14 September , 2005 Thanks very much for the extra info. This clears up the mix-up of dates, as the newspaper reported Wallich went missing on July 1st. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlWillRoseBeck Posted 17 January Share Posted 17 January Thats my great granddad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock1418 Posted 17 January Share Posted 17 January 30 minutes ago, AlWillRoseBeck said: Thats my great granddad Welcome to GWF A bit more detail on POW is now more readily available = ICRC/CICR POW record https://grandeguerre.icrc.org/en/File/Details/205433/3/2 - Supports Missing since 3 July 1916 M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRC Posted 17 January Share Posted 17 January Hi @AlWillRoseBeck and welcome to the forum. The War Diaries for the Battalions of The Queens (Royal West Surrey Regiment) have also been typed out and can be seen online. The July 1916 entry for the 6th Battalion can be found here http://www.queensroyalsurreys.org.uk/war_diaries/local/1_6Bn_Queens/1_6Bn_Queens_1916/1_6Bn_Queens_1916_07.shtml That source doesn't usually include the appendices which may include a bit more detail about what was intended with the attack on the 3rd. Earlier enteries may also make it clearer which Company he was serving with and in what role - his International Commitee of the Red Cross record card says "B" Company but from the narrative in the War Diary it would appear he was not the original Company Commander. The War Diary itself can currently be downloaded for free from the UK National Archive. You do have to sign in with your account, but if you don't have one, even that can be set up as part of placing your first order. Just click on "Sign in" and follow the instructions. The 6th Battalion War Diary that includes July 1916 can be found in the National Archive catalogue here:- https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C7352689 Hope that helps, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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