keggy65 Posted 26 September , 2007 Share Posted 26 September , 2007 I have copies of the above if useful to anyone. Mabel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RG Curtis Posted 26 September , 2007 Share Posted 26 September , 2007 I have copies of the above if useful to anyone. Mabel I would be grateful to receive a copy of this. M G/father was with a RFA Bge attached to the 8th Btn, SLI. Thanks, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggy65 Posted 26 September , 2007 Author Share Posted 26 September , 2007 I would be grateful to receive a copy of this. M G/father was with a RFA Bge attached to the 8th Btn, SLI. Thanks, Richard I'm not sure if it will help with the RFA side of things but can send you a copy of what I have if you PM me your address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cubin Posted 10 February , 2008 Share Posted 10 February , 2008 Had a great uncle in the 8th. KIA Oct 18. Have the diary, interested to know if you had someone in the battalion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggy65 Posted 13 February , 2008 Author Share Posted 13 February , 2008 Hello John Yes - a relative killed 28 April 1917. Mabel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cubin Posted 14 February , 2008 Share Posted 14 February , 2008 Just reading that bit of the diary - Heron, Cuba, Cuthbert Whip and the 'ruch' to Railway Copse. Do you know where your man was killed? John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggy65 Posted 14 February , 2008 Author Share Posted 14 February , 2008 Yes, John, I do. With quite amazing help from members of this forum, I have a trench map pinpointing where he was killed (before, later, being taken to Cabaret Rouge Cemetery). The location was just to the rear of Cuthbert trench. If you want to follow the results, search for 'Abel Joseph Beaver' and you'll be able to see the result (some in 'Soldiers' and some in 'Trench Maps'). Mabel And your relative...? Edit: Just tried the search and one for just "Beaver" works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cubin Posted 14 February , 2008 Share Posted 14 February , 2008 Hello Mabel. I've read all about Abel now. From very little you have built up quite a picture. Well done. The Pals are a great help indeed. My man was John Doran, a signaller, killed just west of Briastre. Unfortunately, the man recording his original burial spot put down an incorrect reference so I'll never know exactly where that was. You'll soon be off to France, I see. After all your efforts, it will be very satisfying to visit Abel's grave. Good luck. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggy65 Posted 15 February , 2008 Author Share Posted 15 February , 2008 John, Sorry about pointing you to the other posts but thought it would be quicker for you than trying to re-tell the story. Glad you found it. It's a great shame about the recording of John Doran's burial spot - it must have been quite a disappointment to you. I'm looking forward (if that's the right word) to April and seeing the area in question as well as visiting Abel's grave - armed with the diaries, photos etc. It will be very moving I'm sure. Good luck too with your research - I'm sure the Pals will have the answers, their knowledge (and willingness to help) is just incredible. Mabel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbaulch Posted 29 January , 2013 Share Posted 29 January , 2013 Hi Mabel Myu Great Grandfather, Charles Holley Phippen was killed at Loos on 25th September so a copy of the war diaries would be superb! thanks Dav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sajackr Posted 29 January , 2013 Share Posted 29 January , 2013 Hi Dbaulch, I have the diaries for the 8th SLI if you post a few more times you can PM me your Email and I'll send them along with the Report for the action on the 25th. R'ds Sajackr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbaulch Posted 29 January , 2013 Share Posted 29 January , 2013 Hi Sajackr Thanks very much, will do Dav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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