andy1400 Posted 2 December , 2005 Share Posted 2 December , 2005 I am reasearching my local war memorial and have a Pte Richard Smith 38537 whi was killed in action on 05/04/1918. Could anyone tell me what the Battalion was doing on this day? Thank you Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Reed Posted 2 December , 2005 Share Posted 2 December , 2005 They were in the ground north of Albert, along the Bouzincourt Ridge, across to in front of Aveluy Wood and Martinsaart. From memory there was an attack on Aveluy Wood on this day; they may have been involved or in support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandsonMichael Posted 3 December , 2005 Share Posted 3 December , 2005 Additional background information: (Source: J.W. Burrows, The War 1914 – 1919, Vol. 6, Service Battalions The Essex Regiment, pages 99, 100, 101 & 100). Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1400 Posted 3 December , 2005 Author Share Posted 3 December , 2005 Thanks very much for all the information. Very interesting and very much appreciated. Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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