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Wiltshire regiment


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I was reading Martin Gilbert's The First World War and he mentions that on october 25 1914 a battalion of the Wiltshire regiment was all but wiped out, to use his phrase, at Reutel.It's on page 93 of his book.Does anybody know the details or the losses incurred by the battalion?Also, does anyone know of any books or websites that may deal with this incident?

Thanks

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Try 2nd Wilts 24 Oct 1914 - don't know how close Beselare is to the quoted Reutel but after being attacked on the 24/25 Oct the strength of the battalion is quoted on the 26th as being about 250 men including transport

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Lew

One of "My" lads on the memorial at Purton died on the 24th , he was 1st Wilts.

Wardrobe definately the place for those interested in the Wiltshire & berkshire regiments, they have put the diary`s into copies for sale around 10-12 pounds per battalion as well. I am soon to be out of pocket i think as i have around 35 Wilts lads from nearly all the Battalions who either died or survived .

Regards

Bob

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