The Story of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry

The Story of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
France, April 1915-November 1918
0
(0 Reviews)
The Story of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry by Unknown

Published:

1919

Downloads:

956

Share This

The Story of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
France, April 1915-November 1918
0
(0 Reviews)
Edited by R.B. Ainsworth

Book Excerpt

l, and water was collected from shell holes in empty ammunition boxes.

Whilst in the front line, both A and B Companies were constantly under fire from trench mortars ("sausages") and snipers, some of whom were firing from the rear. Several of the posts held by B Company were blown in, and in one, occupied by Sergt. Bennison and ten men, all were hit except Ptes. Walters and Fenwick. In another post the shelter was blown in and several men wounded and buried. Pte. Robinson, the only man not hit, crossed the open to the next post, but was unable to obtain assistance. He thereupon went back, and under constant fire, dug out several men. For this action he was awarded the D.C.M. and Croix de Guerre.

The machine-gun section was in action on the 26th April, and for his good work in handling them Lieut. W.P. Gill was awarded the Military Cross. After being withdrawn on the night of the 26th the guns were kept in reserve at Battalion Headquarters.

During the whole of the four days the Battalion was in the l

FREE EBOOKS AND DEALS

(view all)