thehairs1970 Posted 10 November , 2006 Share Posted 10 November , 2006 I am trying to find out what action my great, great etc. uncle was involved in when he was killed. He was a stretcher bearer with 5th Battalion Royal Berkshires and was recorded as being killed on 3rd July 1916. He is commemorated at Thiepval. Any ideas please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem49 Posted 10 November , 2006 Share Posted 10 November , 2006 The 5th Berkshires were part of 12th Div. On 3rd july they attacked towards Ovillers (3.15 am). Betwwen the Albert to Bapaume Road and Authuille Wood and the 35th brigade icluding the 5th B were on the right flank. From memory the attack was a failure and the Div had over 2000 casualties. The 12th had relieved the 8th Div on the night of 1/2nd july. stevem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaymen Posted 10 November , 2006 Share Posted 10 November , 2006 All the Diaries can be found here http://www.thewardrobe.org.uk/wardiary.php3 Glyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac Posted 11 November , 2006 Share Posted 11 November , 2006 If you contact the Regimental Museum on 01722 419419 or the Website at www.thewardrobe.org.uk you will find refrence to a CD (From a Book) called 'On The Somme' which tells the story of the Royal Berkshire Kitchener battalions on the Somme. It covers the action you are interseted in , in some detail. Hope that helps Cheers MAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehairs1970 Posted 13 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 13 November , 2006 Thanks for your help. Much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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