John_Hartley Posted 22 August , 2006 Share Posted 22 August , 2006 My man is Pte David Dalziel (Dalzil in military and CWGC records) who was KIA with the LF's 2nd battalion on 2 May 1915. The notes I have for the day say that the History records that a Pte Bertenshaw manned his machine gun even though he had no protection against the on-coming gas. He continued to fire until he collapsed. My notes then say that he died in hospital the next day and that he was awarded a posthumous VC. But I can't find his name amongst VC recipients. Could someone with the Regimental History, please check the relevent page and confirm for me what it says. My note-taking isnt usually this off-beam. Ta John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 22 August , 2006 Share Posted 22 August , 2006 John, the history says Burtenshaw & Cpl Channer took their MG into action a short distance to the left of Lynn. Channer`s gun was later sent back to an earlier position, so it looks like both survived. You may have got him confused with Lynn who, of course, was awarded a posthumous VC. Phil B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hartley Posted 22 August , 2006 Author Share Posted 22 August , 2006 Thanks, mate. Knew I must have got it wrong somewhere. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Beckett Posted 23 August , 2006 Share Posted 23 August , 2006 Phil, can I do a slight hi-jack and ask if there is anything in the history about the 18th on the 30th July 1916? Ta Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 23 August , 2006 Share Posted 23 August , 2006 Heavily shelled on 24/25th July, then 27th - 31st Minden Post, Carnoy, but no further mention of action. !st Aug, at rest in Happy Valley near Bray sur Somme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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