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Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own)


john w.

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Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) 2n Battalion, where were they around 9th May 1915, have had a look here and cant for the life of me see them..

Any help greatfully received

John

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They were taking part in an attack on Fromelles on the 9th, John.

According to Ray Westlake:

Enemy trenches taken after severe loss. Held gains but eventually forced to retire. Diary records strength as 2 officers and about 196 Other Ranks. Total casualties 629 killed, wounded or missing.

Tom

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