Ralph J. Whitehead Posted 27 January , 2006 Share Posted 27 January , 2006 Among the accounts of the 110th Reserve Infantry Regiment of the fighting of July 1st, 1916 at La Boisselle was the story of Vizefeldwebel Laasch. During the fighting on the first day, while moving down a trench toward the front line on the Mash Valley side of the village, Laasch suddenly was confronted by 3 British soldiers. He threw a hand grenade at their feet and ducked behind a traverse. When he came back he found a severely wounded man and a dead officer, a First Lieutenant who was described as having red hair and many freckles. Unfortunately no name was mentioned. I know this is a long shot but I was wondering if any of the British experts out there might have details on the officers killed in this area, a photo or description or possibly a similar account of the action. It would be great to put a name to the account, any responses greatly appreciated. Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted 28 January , 2006 Share Posted 28 January , 2006 Depending when and how far up the valley this occurred it was probably the 23rd Northumberland Fusiliers or 2nd West Yorks (doubtful). Aye Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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