dorrie Posted 15 September , 2004 Share Posted 15 September , 2004 Why was this batalion known as the 1st Sportsmans? The person I am researching is John Edgar Hurst Hirst died 16/9/1916 at the age of 41, he originally came from Retford Notts.. he is buried at Euston Road Cemetery. the 23 rd Battalion were in action earlier in September. Were they in action on 16th Spet 1916. Any infor is most welcome. Dorrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_59 Posted 15 September , 2004 Share Posted 15 September , 2004 There is a good chance that they were in action (battle of fleurs-courcelette). dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Coulson Posted 15 September , 2004 Share Posted 15 September , 2004 Dorrie, 23rd battalion, Saiily au Bois August 25th. Front Line August 29th. Couin September 1st. Front Line September 16th. Authie September 20th. Info from Ray Westlakes British Battalions on the Somme. Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorrie Posted 15 September , 2004 Author Share Posted 15 September , 2004 thankyou for info Dorrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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