djronline Posted 3 November , 2006 Share Posted 3 November , 2006 Thanks for you quick response Lorac, Yes, thats him, we did look on CWGC site and found the information you posted. We also have the reference to Lt. Col. Philip Bent earning the VC in this action. Regards, Norman That seems to place him with 21st Division, taking part in 'Third Ypres'. There is some information, including maps, on the site which hosts this Forum, at http://www.1914-1918.net/bat20.htm Also, if you search in the 'Cemeteries' section of the CWGC site for 'Polygon', you will find a clear description of how to get to the area where this fighting occurred, just to the East of Ieper. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjec Posted 4 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 4 November , 2006 Hi, help required regarding Frank Marriot who was killed on 1 October 1917, thought to be during the Battle of Polygon Wood. He was never found and his Grand Daughter would like to visit the area. Does anybody have a map showing the location of this action? Or any other information. Thanks. Regards, Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorac Posted 4 November , 2006 Share Posted 4 November , 2006 Could this be him from CWGC site:- Name: MARRIOTT, FRANK Initials: F Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Lance Corporal Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment Unit Text: "D" Coy. 9th Bn. Age: 35 Date of Death: 01/10/1917 Service No: 7054 Additional information: Son of Joseph and Jane Marriott, of South Witham, Grantham; husband of Gertrude Eliza Fish (formerly Marriott), of 18, Springfield St., Melton Mowbray. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 50 to 51. Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL Lorac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjec Posted 4 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 4 November , 2006 Thanks for you quick response Lorac, Yes, thats him, we did look on CWGC site and found the information you posted. We also have the reference to Lt. Col. Philip Bent earning the VC in this action. Regards, Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave ricketts Posted 4 November , 2006 Share Posted 4 November , 2006 Norman, I was in Polygon Wood a couple of years ago - it is very serene. Tyne Cot Memorial is worth the trip, as you can see how many Leicestershire Regiment men have no known graves These include Philip Bent. There are a fair number of "Unknowns" of the Leicestershire Regiment in the cemeteries of the area. From Frank Marriot's Regimental Number (7052) I would believe that he was a pre-war regular and was most probably a Reservist. There is a good description of the 9th Battalion's time, with the rest of 110 Brigade, in the Polygon Wood fighting in Matthew Richardson's "The Tigers - 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th Service Battalions" published by Leo Cooper in 2001. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjec Posted 6 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 6 November , 2006 Thank you all for the information. "The Tigers" book is on order. Regards, Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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