MatthewT Posted 9 November , 2006 Share Posted 9 November , 2006 Does anyone know what battle the 4th Middlesex Regiment fought in on or around the 9th October 1915. I am trying to help a work colleague identify as much detail on a Private John Luderman G/9387 who died on this date. (is the G/9387 is service number???) Many thanks in advance. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewT Posted 9 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 9 November , 2006 Does anyone know what battle the 4th Middlesex Regiment fought in on or around the 9th October 1915. I am trying to help a work colleague identify as much detail on a Private John Luderman G/9387 who died on this date. (is the G/9387 is service number???) Many thanks in advance. Matt Apologises, can someone also do a SDGW look up on John for me - thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted 9 November , 2006 Share Posted 9 November , 2006 SDGW Born: Wapping Enlisted: Poplar, Middlesex Res: Shadwell, Middlesex KiA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewT Posted 10 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 10 November , 2006 SDGW Born: Wapping Enlisted: Poplar, Middlesex Res: Shadwell, Middlesex KiA Many Thanks Myrtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonmate Posted 10 November , 2006 Share Posted 10 November , 2006 Matt 4 Middx were part of 8 Brigade 3 Division at the time you refer. The 9th October was just a few days prior to 3 Divs involvement in three battles simultaneously. From the 12th October La Bassee and Messines were kicking off,and on the 13th Armentieres began. You might find that a pre-attack artillery barrage was under way,though I haven't seen this I wouldn't be surprised if there was heightened shelling from both sides,or probing patrols at night etc,both inducing casualties. One way to get the actual picture is to seek the War Diary for 4 Middx. It is WO95/1422 and covers operations to the end of October 1915 and is available to read at the National Archives Kew,though some kind soul on the Forum may have info specific to your needs without needing to visit ! Best wishes Sotonmate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewT Posted 16 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 16 November , 2006 Matt 4 Middx were part of 8 Brigade 3 Division at the time you refer. The 9th October was just a few days prior to 3 Divs involvement in three battles simultaneously. From the 12th October La Bassee and Messines were kicking off,and on the 13th Armentieres began. You might find that a pre-attack artillery barrage was under way,though I haven't seen this I wouldn't be surprised if there was heightened shelling from both sides,or probing patrols at night etc,both inducing casualties. One way to get the actual picture is to seek the War Diary for 4 Middx. It is WO95/1422 and covers operations to the end of October 1915 and is available to read at the National Archives Kew,though some kind soul on the Forum may have info specific to your needs without needing to visit ! Best wishes Sotonmate Sotonmate. Many Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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