Entrained from Sauleux [Saleux] to Eu and marched to St Quentain-le-Mott. Battalion Headquarters and A Company at R.16.d.60.50, B and D at Sutton Farm and C Company in Berthen. B Company relieved D Company at R.3 and A Company relieved C Company on Yorkshire Bank. "[6] Description The 12th Battalion was among the first infantry units raised for the AIF during the First World War. The family all died expecting him to come home, sad that after all this time, he was buried in France. Weather fine. Matt too has a distinguished service at home and on United Nations service. Below is a brief data summary of the 12th Regimental battalions that went to Vietnam. Sergeant Noel McGivern: retired Emergency and United Nations veteran with the Irish Defence Forces. 235 talking about this. The enemy's front line was successfully penetrated from the Canal (K.26.d.05.95) to about 150 yards east of it. 12 th Infantry Regiment(Warrior Regiment) Constituted 3 May 1861 in the Regular Army as the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry. No further parades. , t- r ^ rn Wah In ti" * Jates 1 edition of tnc Star ^ iS ^ ifwe i ^ ormC { 1 our n 31 * th : it fl fMnfii * atLuecrne , attended with 5 mmensc Joss ^ h gaVe to the extent of show-Mfe j &Stel But defeated or victorious , the poli-SS&volved in the present state of affiurs nJns the same .We now present our readers -With r ! ", The Ceremonial Military Guard (Garda Mleata Searmanais) of the Irish Defence Forces is a guard of honour unit drawn from every battalion in the corps. At midnight 12th Royal Irish Rifles attempted to raid enemy unsuccessfully. At 2310 the 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers on our left raided an enemy post near C.17.c.45.45, but found the garrison had cleared. Luingne. 0900. The "Merry Mauves" gave a performance at 1430 in the open air but it was curtailed owing to rain. There is a photo of "Crusader" helicopters landing with the caption "Cambodian border operations. Battalion moved at 0830 via Bisseghem to Lawe where they were billetted for the night. Metz-le-Coutre. Celbridges Military Story Private Robert Beveridge A Son of Celbridge? Our own artillery was active during the day and replied vigorously to enemy bombardment in the morning. Move to Yellow Line, Headquarters at Border Camp. RM E0K718 - A U.S. The Infantry are the largest component of the Irish Defence Forces and as such have their own unique culture and ethos. From May 2003 to February 2004, the battalion and elements of 1-68 Armor and 4th Engineers was attached to 173rd . transport st infantry battalion. Support B.20.c line, left sub-sector. The smoke screen did not last long enough, however, and the bridge being detected, came under machine-gun fire from railway about H.31.a.80.60 and was partly destroyed. Relieved by 12 Royal Irish Rifles and moved to Brigade support B.20.c with one Company at B.15.c. Australian War Memorial AO1474. 2000. Effective strength: Officers 46, Other Ranks 1083, horses 36, mules 16. Moved to Regent Street dugouts. and Lance Corporal Gracey (D Company) awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal for operations on 4th of September 1918. Casualties for 22nd and 23rd: Officers killed one; Officers wounded six; Other Ranks 82 casualties. In the afternoon a move was made to Luinge. Usual activity on either side. 2000. Six others fled. The Battalion went into dugouts at 2040 for the night. A complete change of clothing was made by whole Battalion. shell before the sound of the gun which fired it. 0200. Church of England parade service in St Joseph's College Mouscron at 1100 and Roman Catholic parade service in St Charles Convent Mouscron at 1030. Total casualties during this tour: 3 Other Ranks died of wounds, 2 wounded, 1 self-inflicted, 1 W-(?)-D. Reference Sheet 29 Belgium 1/40,000. During the night our patrols investigated the vicinity of Von Hugel Farm and Cheddar Villa. At intervals enemy shelled battery positions behind Mont Noir with 5.9 inch calibre guns. The Infantry Corps (INF) (Irish: An Cr Coisithe) is the largest component of the Irish Army. Enemy guns were active on front line in morning. Our planes very active. Captured a prisoner at 0430 of the 6th (Reserve Infantry Regiment). It's previous Station was at Fort Lewis. Heavy machine-gun opposition was encountered and an advance of about 1,000 yards was made. You can order a copy on-line by clicking the image below: 9th Royal Irish Fusiliers diary WO 95/2505/2. The garrison in Goldflake Farm withdrew after inflicting very heavy casualties on the enemy, who were caught in force on the road. At 1630 C Company left Ruyaulcourt and marched up to the line to carry out a raid. 2330. A French General, A Hero of Ireland Gnral Jean Humbert. Ordinary Company parades, training and school in morning with a short Battalion route march. Battalion standing-to all day. Arrived 10 December 1966 and departed Vietnam, 12 October 1970. 12th (Reserve) Battalion, . While other corps of the Irish Army are dependent on specialist equipment and/or vehicles, the infantry is primarily focused on the individual soldier and his/her team. Enemy machine-guns were lightly active during the night on roads and tracks. Four more coalminers were sent away. Everything normal. At 2030 Battalion moved into the line on right of left sub-sector (Meulehouck) and cut gaps in wire. The Royal Irish Rangers, an elite unit of the British army, came into being on 1 July 1968 through the amalgamation of the three remaining Irish infantry regiments of the British Army: The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. An Chad Chathln Coisithe (English: The First Infantry Battalion) was established as an Irish language speaking unit in Galway in 1924. February 25, 2015. Marched from Taisnil to Sauleul [Saloul] and remained the night. No work was done at night. Some Bosche seen in Dean Copse were dispersed by our Lewis Gun fire. and paraded on the barrack square. 77 mm shells were called whiz-bangs. On the night of 25/26 Oct., our fighting patrols dislodged the enemy from Wigan Copse and the rifle pits to north of it at 0200. There are no permanently manned Barracks or Posts of glaigh na hireann in Gaeltacht regions, "there are, however, training centres of na hglaigh Chltaca (Reserve elements) manned on a part-time basis in the following locations: Carna, Maigh Cuilinn, An Cheathr Rua, An Daingean." Proceeded to Hermies for rest and reorganisation. Preliminary heats of 'V.C.' '. 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry was part of the 199th Infantry Brigade (Light). Eric Sof. Battalion paraded at 0915 and did a few exercises in ceremonial drill. Not being protected on flanks the enemy attempted to cut them off and the Company had to retire. Effective strength: 34 Officers, 678 Other Ranks, 33 horses and 21 mules. South of Marcoing. At 2000 the Battalion gave a dinner at which Major R.J Tamplin DSO presided. Armored Infantry Battalion , Armored Division, US Army, 06.06.44. Special Thanksgiving Service of 2nd Army held in Roubaix attended by four Officers and 65 Other Ranks followed by a march past of troops before Lieutenant-General Sir C Jacob KCB. Moved at 1630 to Headquarters in Velu Wood (on eve of push). Casualties: Three Other Ranks killed, one Other Rank severely wounded. Battalion paraded at 0740 and marched to aviation ground at Halluin (R.21 a & b) where Divisional Review and March Past was held. The Battalion is in the trenches south of Marcoing in support of 88th Brigade. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for CD - 2nd/12th Battalion, 1930-1945 at the best online prices at eBay! Soldiers and their units 12th battalion royal irish rifles colours Remembered Today: PO/11496 Private Albert Edwin COOMBS H.M.S. The Company of 1st Battalion were holding line T.12.b.35.30, T.12.b.20.10 and part of Plum Duff Street. 116th LAA Regiment was formed in January 1942 by converting the 12th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers, a war service infantry unit that had been raised Midwest Invasion of 1967 (2,409 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article Bridge into Asaba. At about 1750 the enemy counter-attacked heavily on Goldflake, Mansard and Twig Farms. Court Martials of Privates Smith and Crockin promulgated. Richard Lynch. At 0310 heavy bombardment by our guns in direction of Locre. 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry was part of the 25th Infantry Division. Twenty (5.9s) on S.1.d.6.6, our guns active day and night on enemy rear area. Working on defences by night only, to avoid observation. The 2/12th is mentioned during the page on Soui Tre. 1898-1965. Yorkshire Bank shelled by 5.9 inch guns and trench mortars. Enemy put 60 gas shells into Godewaersvelde. 1000. Watch on Born in 1943, Matty is a retired Sergeant from the 12th Infantry Battalion, Irish Defence Forces/glaigh na hireann in Limerick. 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At night one and a half Platoons worked from 2100 to midnight on communication trench to left of Battalion Headquarters, two Platoons daily from 0600 to 1200 on Blue Line. They joined the 108th Brigade, 36th (Ulster) Division at Newtownards. Weather fine. Ref Special Sheet, St Julien 6B 1/10,000. and Mule Race for Battalion. Battalion Boxing Tournament was held in Mouscron and was very successful. Battalion in the line. The Battalion was relieved in the right sub-sector by the 2nd Royal Irish Rifles, 107th Infantry Brigade, and on relief moved by light railway to Hospital Farm Camp. This party knocked out two machine-guns and captured six prisoners. During the 20th century, the strength of the. All further attempts to advance our line beyond the general line of this pill box and Leadenhall Copse were prevented by very heavy machine gun fire from fortified farms on our right flank which was still hanging back. Grevillers British Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France. If you can provide any additional information, please add it here. No signs of enemy were encountered. Major R.G Kerr MC reported his arrival and assumed duties of Second-in-Command. The 12th Infantry had come up on the left of the 502d Parachute Infantry late on D Day, just south of Beuzeville-au-Plain. Training continued. Patrol at night under 2nd Lieutenant C.A Ross was fired on by Machine Guns and bombs. In May 1975 one hundred and eighty-seven officers and enlisted men of C Company Combat Team 12th US Infantry Regiment were hosted for an exchange visit by the School of Infantry. Fine morning. A very fine day. The 12 th Australian Infantry Battalion was one of the four battalions, along with the 9 th, 10 th and 11 th, which made up the 3 rd Brigade. At 1700 C and D Companies took up position on Sunken Road, south of the village while A and B companies went back to the trenches north of Bapaume and Cambrai Road. Please note we currently have a massive backlog of submitted material, our volunteers are working through this as quickly as possible and all names, stories and photos will be added to the site. Usual training in morning. Rifles were inspected by Armourer Sergeant. Civilian population of town very enthusiastically applaud us as their deliverers. Usual parades and training carried on throughout day. The Regiment fought in five European campaigns through France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany. Enemy activity confined to shelling, probably meant for batteries west of canal. 25-26 March 1918 Lieutenant F.W.Vint and 2nd Lieutenants Richey R.A, Hall F.H, Logan S, Humphreys F.D.R, joined the Battalion for duty. The Battalion returned to billets by 1700. Battalions of the London Regiment early 1900s by Richard Caton Woodville (1856-1927) The London Regiment was reformed in 1992 through the regimentation of most of the remaining successors of the . Enemy made an unsuccessful counter-attack on Mural Farm. The Battalion left Gomincourt at 1200 for Rocquigny and arrived at 1930. Line manned by skeleton forces by night. 2nd Lieutenant Prenter and four Other Ranks killed. Remainder of night passed as usual. The weather was bad. 231-244 B10: 12 Battalion: Tolvte Battaillon: 1679 . [2] All the armed forces units except An Chad Cathln functioned exclusively through the medium of the State's second official language (English). Please go to the visitor centre at the Ulster Tower to arrange a guided tour. The usual work was done. 12th Battalion, Georgia Infantry (Confederate) Contents 1 Brief History 2 Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin 3 Other Sources 4 References Brief History "Units of the Confederate States Army" by Joseph H. Crute, Jr. contains no history for this unit. Ordinary Company parades and training with school in morning. The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. By. Activity mostly in artillery, air and sniping. The whole Battalion was bathed during the day. At dusk our patrols were pushed forward to get the line behind Bristol Castle but were unable to do so owing to machine gun fire. Relieved by 12th Royal Irish Rifles and moved to Grand Seraucourt in reserve. Mansard and Goldflake Farms remained in his hands. 12th (Central Antrim) Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles. February Effective strength: 47 Officers, 1,071 Other Ranks, 36 horses, 16 mules. Weather very fine. Sunday. Roman Catholic Church Parade at 1100. FR 15478640972. COLPITTS, Joseph. Riding class was held. The 1st Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers were held up by machine gun fire and had lost touch with the 29th Division. Church of Ireland service was held at 1800. Day was wet and training was done indoors. Consequently the Battalion will organize patrols nightly (weather permitting) and raids will be carried out at fixed periods. During the operation Battle Headquarters was moved to T.5.d.80.40. The Commanding Officer visited the men at meals and drank their health. Dublin Ports Emergency Story LDF veteran Oliver Joseph Doyle. In peacetime however they can be seen daily performing operational duties in Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) such as providing escorts to cash, prisoner or explosive shipments, patrols of vital state installations and border patrols, including check points. All names on this list have been submitted by relatives, friends, neighbours and others who wish to remember them, if you have any names to add or any recollections or photos of those listed, Rain fell continuously throughout morning. Patrols were out under Captain J Benson and 2nd Lieutenant Behannah, but did not come into contact with enemy. Around Camp Shamrock, the Irish Defence Forces' base in Lebanon, the local people speak English with a Donegal accent. Marched from Sourdon, via Ailly-sur-Noye, Jumel to Taisnil. Training of Battalion consisted of physical recreational training, ceremonial drill etc. Decoration Militaire to 14388 Private Stewart, T, B Company. World War II Armed Forces Orders of Battle and Organizations. Little rain in morning. The Brigade on the left made a slight advance, capturing about 70 prisoners. The 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers were not in position, in time for the attack. Enemy planes seldom crossed our lines. Day was spent in cleaning up equipment and settling billets. The enemy were not very numerous but their machine gun fire was heavy. Today the barracks is home to the Irish Labour History Society Museum which is based in the former central garrison headquarters and the National Print Museum, which is based in the former Garrison Chapel. 12th Infantry Battalion Shoulder Patches Irish Defence Forces Military Insignia Condition: New Select Patch Quantity: More than 10 available 42 sold / See Feedback Price: EUR 8.50 Buy it now Add to basket Add to Watch list 42 sold 13 watchers Returns accepted Postage: EUR 5.00Sellers Standard International Rate | See details 2nd Lieutenants H.C Burrows and Bryson awarded Military Cross kin, you must also complete the Standard Form 180 (SF 180). Only in Gaeltacht areas is there an onus on glaigh na hireann to use Irish as the working language of the force. Aus dem Winkel Infantry Regiment - in 1798 Snger, in 1808 Cerrini, in 1810 disbanded 10. The lecture was good but the weather bad. Absence of hostile machine-gun fire, artillery retaliation and Verey Lights was marked. Captain Crosbie wounded and died same day. The Divisional Commander visited the Battalion and wished us all a Happy Xmas. The Battalion on relief moved to Brigade Reserve at Grand Seraucourt. Officers' riding class took place. It was followed by a march past and an advance in review order. The pin back is secured by a butterfly clasp. Usual riding class in afternoon. B Company 9NIH were sent to move along line of enemy wire through K.21.b, K.22.c and K.29.c to occupy high ground in K.30.a. Assigned 17 December 1917 to the 8th Division. Battalion Headquarters moved to Chateau at R.22.d.10.95. It's previous Station was at Fort Lewis. Ordinary training. Companies did training from 0900 to midday and from 1330 to 1430. Ordinary training. The shelling was fairly heavy but was confined to vicinity of St Quentin Cabaret. A and B Companies carried out scale of parades. Captain M Henehan MC remaining as acting second-in-command. Been Led by Love of Country, Copies of military personnel records can be ordered Decrease: Major A Ferguson MC (ordered Medical Board, England). In the evening the civilian population entertained the Battalion, at the School, to a dance. Well done to all the thousands of Men and Women who have served with the following units, not forgetting the ones who lost their lives in the service of peace. Reserve: B Company. The school arranged by the Battalion Education Committee was opened at 1200 at the civilian school but nobody turned up. No enemy activity. Battalion, headed by bands of 1st and 9th, paraded at 0900 and marched to football ground at Tourcoing, where Battalion sports were held. 1898-1965. The latter estimated Shoddy Farm garrison to be forty. Adjutants' parade at 0830. The Royal Engineers section had three Officers and about a dozen casualties and were unable to complete the bridge, leaving our men cut off on the opposite side. The Battalion moved to a position 500 yards north-east of Velu Wood at 0820. Birnie Robert. 2100. Ordinary training in usual hours. The 12th Infantry Monument stands proudly at the National Infantry Museum, Columbus, Georgia and honors all who served in the 12th Regiment, past, present and future. A most enjoyable day was spent, the proceedings being also enlivened by selections from the Divisional Brass Band and the drolleries of two clowns. He was the son of Sarah Margretta Atwell, of 10 Braid Hills Road, Edinburgh, and Richard Atwell, of Blackrock, County Dublin. Ration strength: 39 Officers, 609 Other Ranks, 37 horses and 21 mules. 12th Infantry Battalion (Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia) [3rd Infantry Brigade] Formed Tasmania August 1914. It was unable to clear trenches east of village. Authorized Strength: 1966, 769; 1968, 971; 1970, 920. 3nd Battalion, 12th Infantry was part of the 4th Infantry Division. Good dinners were provided for the men, the different messes being tastefully decorated. A quiet day in the line. Our line was established from road (T.6.d.35.80) where touch was made with the 30th Division, along hedge running south through T.6.d.4.0 to rise in T.12.b then along breastwork trench from T.12.c.50.35, T.18.a.80.90. Battalion detrained at Beaumetz at 0245 on November 30th and marched to billets at Simencourt, arriving at 0320. On watch that night,in the panic of the getting under way, he left the ship's glasses below deck and went down to get them, leaving another seaman on watch. 1st Reinforcements departed Melbourne Themistocles 22 December 1914, 2nd Reinforcements departed Melbourne Clan Macgillivray 2 February 1915, Adelaide Itonus 15 February 1915 . At 1400 under cover of smoke screen from rifle smoke bombs and artillery supported by trench mortars a section of Royal Engineers bridged the river and 2nd Lieutenants Steele and Logan with party thirty Other Ranks (D Company) crossed and took up positions at H.25.d.30.50 and on the main street and near the bank to cover the bridge. For the first three months he was attached to the 6th Connaught Rangers, and from August 1917 to April 1918 he was back in Scotland recovering from shell shock. Half of the men in the battalion were Tasmanian, the other half South Australian and Western Australian. Ration strength: 27 Officers, 646 Other Ranks, 36 horses, 21 mules. The infantry corps consists of a total of seven battalions, a single mechanised company and the Infantry School. 4th BATTALION, 12th INFANTRY . The list is a true testament of the contribution the Irish Defence Forces makes to World Peace and a reflection of the country in general. Luingne. The enemy was finally cleared from Twig Farm by a counter attack. The Battalion left Rocquigny for Metz-le-Coutre, arrived at Metz 1430 and billeted for the night. Companies were paid and inspections were held. Moved to Kemmel as composite Battalion with 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Kelly. The unique role and characteristics of the Infantry are . In the afternoon a practice Rugby match was held. Church Parades were held in the morning and Rugby football in the afternoon (first practice). The whole Battalion with exception of C Company were on working parties. Soldier from the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, wades through a river during Operation Hem Tunnel July 20 in the RM 2K0WR1M - 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Soldier shoots a target during the Brigade Stress Shoot Sept 8. at Fort Carson. Mere-Eglise-Montebourg highway north of Neuville-au-Plain. The 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment was formerly assigned to the 3d Brigade Combat Team of the U.S. 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson and deployed with the 3rd BCT in March 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom I. iompar an chad chathlin coisithe Men in good spirits after night's rest, received kindly attention from civil population who cooked the men's food etc. The Battalion was relieved at night by the 2nd Royal Irish Rifles on the line from road at T.6.d.40.80 along hedge running south through T.6.d.4.0 to river in T.12.b and from T.12.c.50.95, T.18.a.80.90. Officers in enemy front line seen observing our lines through glasses. Effective strength: 29 Officers, 651 Other Ranks, 35 horses, 22 mules. Untitled Article - sTOTZE RLAaiD . $14.94 Buy It Now, $20.08 Shipping, 14-Day Returns, eBay Money Back Guarantee. Usual parades carried out in afternoon. Copies of military personnel records can be ordered One fired into our trench early in morning. AU $70.99 + AU $24.99 postage. Route via S.17.c.75.80, Bailleul, St Jans Cappel, Schaexhen. At 1745 the 12th Royal Irish Rifles were reported to have been driven out of the village. Usual billet inspections were held by the Commanding Officer and also transport were inspected. The 29th Division took Hill 63 but did not come up far enough to cover our right flank. Church service was held at 1600. Company Commanders lectured their Companies on 'The Course of the War'. INSIGNE EN BON ETAT. Our Between 9 and 12 August 1944, the Regiment engaged and destroyed the famed SS Adolph Hitler Panzer Division, then went on to win a Presidential Unit Citation during the Battle of the Bulge. Grand Seraucourt. At 0230 hostile bombardment commenced on left of Brigade front and spread north where the enemy attempted to raid the Belgians at 0300 on our left. Headquarters at Fa(?). We print the highest quality 3rd battalion 12th infantry regiment pins and buttons on the internet Casualties, two wounded. Battalion in support to 12th Royal Irish Rifles in attack on line J.36.c.0.4, J.36.a.3.2 through G in Bergstraat through N in Ansegham to northern boundary at J.24.c.0.0. Captain J.E Gibson and Lieutenant F.C Hartness joined Battalion. On night 22/23rd the Division Front was reorganised, with one Battalion of each Brigade in the line. Battalion moved at 2100 to billets in Luingne south east of Mouscron. At 0800 Battle Headquarters was formed at T.10.d.05.80 and under an artillery barrage the Battalion, in conjunction with other Battalions on flanks, attacked. C Company held a Whist Drive and B Company a concert. 1800. 14566 Private McCormick R.J, 15864 Private Lynn W.J, 14447 Private Morton J. Croix de Guerre (Belgian) to Corporal E.A Godeon (MC) and Acting Corporal W Knaggs (MM), D Company. The heavy snow delayed our transport, which did not arrive till midnight. 3Rd Infantry Battalion Ireland FOR SALE!. Four men wounded by enemy snipers. Major Brew at three days conference with President Corps Commander Sir Ivor H Maxse. Arrived 9 October 1966 and departed Vietnam, 16 April 1971. Authorized Strength: 1966, 769; 1968, 971; 1970, 920. One-hundred and sixty Other Ranks and four Officers for a working party, carrying up wire to front line. The Royal Ulster Rifles. At night the Company in Blue Line was relieved by a Company of the 1st Royal Irish Rifles. A DVD is now available, released for the official opening of the wood for guided tours on the 1st of July 2006, follows the Community Archaeology Project, undertaken by The Somme Association and No Man's Land, The European Group for Great War Archaeology. Stone Inscription :- "Sleep On, Sleep On My Darling Son". Fine morning. The size of a division varies from about 10,000 to 18,000 soldiers , and most divisions have three or more brigades of roughly equal size.. After relief, proceeded to relieve 11/13 Royal Irish Rifles in left sub-sector. In modern times, the use of Irish as a working language in glaigh na hireann would appear to have been abandoned, even in An Chad Chathln. With the 9th, 10th and 11th Battalions it formed the 3rd Brigade. in front of Moulhouck with Battalion Headquarters at Sammy Farm S.2.a.80.80. Monday 18-06-1917. This Page has been set up and administrated by Paddy O'Donovan a retired former member of 12th Infantry Battalion. Lw Infantry Regiment - in 1813 disbanded 11. Eight casualties to Other Ranks. The hostile barrage was extremely heavy and we retired for the first time. They arrived in the support trenches at 0530 the 4th December. Increase: Captain C.J Brennan (from 10th Reserve Battalion), 2nd Lieutenant Slatter, T (from 7/8th Battalion), 5 Other Ranks. At 2030 the Battalion less D Company counter attacked the village of Moeuvres, but was driven back to trenches immediately south of the village, where it took up a defensive position for the night. Route by Mont-des-Cats, Godwaersvelde, Steenvorde. D Company held a whist drive. Very bright morning. Enemy balloon also brought down in flames south of Bailleul. The Battalion left Simencourt at 1400 for Gomincourt, arriving at 1930. At 2330 the enemy put down a heavy barrage on the 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers and raided one of their posts. The newly formed Regiment went on to serve during The Anglo-Egyptian War of 1882, Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) and two World Wars. At 0700 1st Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers were on a line running south-west through K.21.a and c. The 9th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers were facing south with posts along Terhand, Vinwegen Road. Lieutenant Dobbyn MC with two others got into enemy line at 1715 at S.3.c.9.5, where they killed a German and wounded another. Two Companies bathed at night, while one worked. Authorized Strength:1968, 971; 1970, 920. Weather fine. Congratulatory messages etc received. Inspection of arms and equipment. 12th Infantry Battalion took on Cal's AFC in . The following 'immediate awards' have been notified by Brigade as result of our Havrincourt raid on 3rd inst. Money Back Guarantee ensures YOU receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Two Corps in line, one support and one reserve. Under its agreed Language Scheme glaigh an hireann "will ensure that, by 2012, Irish will become the working language of these locations. Left sub-sector: at 1730 the Battalion was relieved as follows: All posts west of boundary between centre and left Brigades, by 9th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. 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Half of the battalion was recruited in Tasmania, a quarter was recruited in South Australia, and a quarter from Western Australia. On the 30th April 2009 the 28th Infantry Battalion received the freedom of the County award in recognition of their longstanding service to the County of Donegal. Between 2200 and 2230 enemy put up ten lights bursting into orange rain, but no apparent result or action. Battalion was inspected by the Commanding Officer at 1300. This Page has been set up and administrated by Paddy O'Donovan a retired former member of 12th Infantry Battalion. In football D Company beat C by 5 goals to 1. Ordinary training also carried out by Companies. Photos of Battalion were taken in Companies but camera was unfortunately broken before Officers group was taken. A and C Companies, each counter attack and passive resistance. About this time the reserve Company came under machine gun fire from a pill box on K.24.b.0.3 and Leadenhall Copse which were cleared in spite of stiff resistance by 1230. 1730. Fine in morning. Relief passed off satisfactorily. Effective strength: 22 Officers, 728 Other Ranks, 37 horses, 22 mules. Captain Flood was killed at 0900 by shrapnel. It's previous Station was at Fort Lewis. With the gap between B and A Companies, D Company was put in support along road running south through T.6.c and T.12.a. These details show that no recruit from a Gaeltacht area was enlisted into the battalion in 1983. Mouscron. central. We made a reconnaissance of our wire from B.17.a.1.2 to B.17.a.4.2 and found it in good order. At 1500 a lecture was given by Captain Bless on the war. Battalion in the line. At 0130 heavy concentrated bombardment on Bailleul. C Company was moved up and relieved B Company. Battalion route marched in morning. Quiet day. One man wounded by enemy sniper. Usual Church parades and services at Cinema and Roman Catholic Chapel at Luingne. A very jolly night was spent notwithstanding the fact that a very strenuous day has preceded it, including a Rugby match between 12th Rifles and 9th Battalion team in which 12th Rifles won by two goals to nil. All personal details are protected and will not be shared with third parties. The day passed quietly on this front. UH-1D helicopters arrive May 22, 1970, to pick up members of the Reconnaissance Platoon, Company A, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division." At 0330 and 1630 C.22.e was lightly shelled by 4.5 inch howitzers east sector of our lines at 1115 and were unsuccessfully engaged. Infantry soldiers are regarded as operational troops who must be prepared for tactical deployment in any location at short notice. His father, Peter, served in the fledgling Irish National Army and Defence Forces. We beat 108th Brigade football team by 3 to 1. Subscribe to 17th Infantry Battalion, 12th Armored Division Footer menu Cemeteries & Memorials Burial Search About Us Education Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram ABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501 1730. Arrived 9 August 1966 and departed Vietnam, 7 December 1970. At 1145 the enemy counter attacked from trenches west of village and by 1315pm the counter attack was driven off. Afternoon was devoted to football and riding class. Battalion moved to Terdegem. Library contains many many diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. Reference Sheet 28 Kemmel 1/10000. Battalion 'details' remain in Velu Wood under command of Major J.G Brew and Transport at Hermies Slag Heap. These are like ordinary Verey lights but much stronger light. This work in assisting 16th Bn Royal Irish Rifles the Divisions Pioneer Battalion. D Company to move in support along Terhand, Vijfwegen Road. Medical and kit inspections were held and men paid. Corps have ordered all Battalions to be continually on the offensive while holding the line. Sergeant Noel McGivern: retired Emergency and United Nations veteran with the Irish Defence Forces. Route march took place, Battalions going independently. Meulehouck. All personal details are protected and will not be shared with third parties. The aim of the Official Languages Act 2003 is to increase and improve in an organised manner over a period of time the quantity and quality of services provided for the public through Irish by public bodies. At 0530 hostile artillery shelled the Battalion on our left, apparently in retaliation for the raid. The night was very quiet on our front but towards Locre the enemy shelled heavily and appeared to attack about 2300. During World War I, the Second Battle of Ypres was fought from 22 April - 25 May 1915 for control of the strategic Flemish town of Ypres in western Belgium after the First Battle of Ypres the previous autumn. Ration strength: 27 Officers, 530 Other Ranks, 39 horses and 20 mules. Dublin Ports Emergency Story LDF veteran Oliver Joseph Doyle. 1st Battalion 12th Infantry Regiment dominated the range and won the competition. Decrease: Captain J Grant (Medical Board, England). Battalion moved to Asylum in Bailleul at 1854 and were all in billets by 2200. Arrival was complete at 0400. Marched to Ault and had general clean up, some bathing. Headquarters: Hill Top Farm. Battalion marched to Bertincourt less one Platoon of C Company who were left behind to form an outpost for 2/5 King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry on Yorkshire Bank. Battalion cross country runners trained in afternoon. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 12th Infantry Battalion (Irish Army) Tie Clip at the best online prices at eBay! Defence Forces Mark Centenary of the Handover of Beggars Bush Barracks. Two Companies training. Following the handover in 1922, the barracks became the first headquarters of the new army. Arnold Krause's Vietnam War website for the 2/12th Inf with rosters, history journals, maps, photo albums, story blog, reunion, info, trivia, guestbook, vet locator > Home Page for. Training was done indoors. Battalion concert was given at 1800. . The Battalion was reorganized and redesignated as the 12th Infantry Regiment on 7 December 1866. If you are not the veteran or next of Arrived in billets by 2200. The NCOs were drilled by the Regimental Sergeant Major. Wet day. Fitzmaurice D.F.C. Wesleyan and Presbyterians paraded at 1430 for Church with 12th Royal Irish Rifles. Personnel of the guard carry Steyr AUG rifles.[7]. Arrived 4 October 1966 and departed Vietnam, 7 December 1970. Preparations are made for attack by us on road from S.3.c to S.8.a. If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 261045 your submission is still in the queue, please do not resubmit. See Details on eBay available at Search the Web. While passing through gas from enemy shells several men were gassed. Robert Atwell was 35 years old when he was killed in action near Neuve Eglise, France, and he is buried in Wulverghem-Lindenhoek Road Military Cemetery. Round Pin Badge. Sergeant Ferguson (D Company) awarded Military Medal. Football in afternoon. 1st Battalion (Infantry) Arrived 9 August 1966 and departed Vietnam, 7 December 1970. Effective strength: 34 Officers, 935 Other Ranks, 32 horses, 21 mules. Dispositions: right front, A Company; During the day there was an amount of sniping and machine gun fire and the enemy shelled St Quentin Cabaret and T.12.a with 5.9. Relieved by 2/5th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry at 2200. Positions captured during 25th consolidated. Reorganized and redesignated 7 December 1866 as the 12th Infantry. With the exception of a few shells on Wietje at about 0300, hostile artillery inactive on this front. 12th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry in the Great War - The Wartime Memories Project - The Wartime Memories Project - 12th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry during the Great War - Great War > Allied Army At night they fired eight rockets over Bailleul. When war came around again he was already in the Merchant Navy and serving on board the coal ship Corbet. At 1900 Battalion was relieved by the 23rd Middlesex and on relief moved to area Drie-Masten (L.12.c.05.55). Armored Infantry Battalion , Armored Division. It was vacated by the military in 1929. Specialist training in evening. Indeed the Battalion has the distinct honor of being the lead unit for East Timor (UNTAET) in 2000 The Battalion attacked Moeuvres at 1030. Usual parades and inspections carried out in morning. Training consisted of physical recreation, ceremonial drill etc. 8 Infantry Battalion, Irish Defence Forces - Mug 1 of 1 12 sold Only 10 left See More. In afternoon Rugby team beat the remainder of Brigade by 18 points to 8 points. Battalion bathed at St Jans Cappell. (b) between left and centre Brigades: junction of Cabal Trench and old front line (B.8.c.90.60), B.14.a.15.77, A.18.c.10.00, A.16.c.05.70. In the afternoon he attempted a counter-attack by coming up along railway between B and A Companies, but was driven back by machine gun and rifle fire. There is a small visitor centre with a cafe behind the tower which is staffed by members of the Somme Association. D Company lost direction and got as far as Stinking Farm (U.7.a). It took the form of a lecture on parts of the head and bridle with fitting of same. C Company got into King Edward Trench, but being unsupported on either flank had to retire to jumping-off trench after holding out for an hour. 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry was part of the 4th Infantry Division. News of signature of Armistice confirmed. Lectures with training indoors owing to wet weather. electronically at, http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/index.html. Weather good with bright moonlight nights. Celbridges Military Story Sir Ivone Augustine Kirkpatrick, Celbridges Military Story: Sir Gerald Dease, Our First Project Celbridges Military Story, Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel. Companies employed in cleaning up billets. This regiment took part in the Civil War; its great achievement was its first engagement at Gaines' Mill Virginia, on 27 and 28 June 1862, where its losses were almost 50 percent. Please note that Thiepval Wood is not open the public, it is used by French huntsmen who use live ammunition and who will shoot, you are putting yourself at risk by entering without permission. Slight machine gun activity at night. Ration strength: 11 Officers, 489 Other Ranks, 40 horses, 22 mules. Captain A.P Faris joined for duty and posted to D Company. Born in 1943, Matty is a retired Sergeant from the 12th Infantry Battalion, Irish Defence Forces/glaigh na hireann in Limerick. Ordinary training was done by remainder of Battalion. The other under 2nd Lieutenant J Boyd was fired at and bombed from house at S.3.c.10.10, two men being wounded. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has 23 recorded WW1 deaths for thhe 12th (Reserve) Battalion, Welsh Regiment). The Battalion was relieved by the 12th Royal Irish Rifles and on relief moved into Brigade reserve in vicinity of Pease Corner.". 12th Infantry Group - Mar 1969 . Sports were run in the afternoon. Enter your search keyword. Between 2330 and midnight enemy fired about 50 rounds of 5.9 inch shells on battery positions immediately in rear of Battalion area. That man was the only one to survive the sinking ship. At 1830 Lieutenant Dobbyn MC got into enemy trench at S.3.c.8.5 but only found greatcoat and pack. Battalion paraded at 0930 and marched to Brigade parade ground for inspection by Divisional Commander who expressed his pleasure at the excellent 'turn out' of the Battalion. Son of Mrs. Cecilia Clark of Beaumont Place, Edinburgh, UK. Photos were taken of Officers and Regimental Football (Association) Team. Two patrols were out during night. The Ulster Tower, at Thiepval is a memorial to the men of the 36th (Ulster) Division, built as a copy of Helen's Tower at Clandeboye, County Down, where men of the 36th Division trained. Niesemeuschel Infantry Regiment - in 1810-13 vacant 9. Work and training continued. Inspection parades carried out and training continued throughout morning. The day passed quietly. Remainder of morning was spent in cleaning equipment and billets. 1700. It's previous Station was at Fort Benning. Captain R.L Emerson joined for duty from 1st Battalion and assumed the duties of Second-in-Command of the Battalion. In the afternoon a concert was given by the civil inhabitants to the British soldiers and at 1630 the massed drums of the 1st and 9th Battalions played selections in the Grand Place, Muscron, where a large and interested gathering gave them a rousing reception. Remainder of Battalion bathed. Going to war. The day passed quietly. In the afternoon C beat A Company by 3 to 1 goals in football. Vietnam 1966-71 - A website for the 2-12th Infantry Battalion and the men who served her. races with wrestling on horseback. Football match against 12th Royal Irish Rifles in afternoon which resulted in a scoreless draw. 215-223 B9: 11 Battalion: Ellevte Battaillon: 1747 " 1747-Pts. The 12th (Central Antrim) Battalion was raised in County Antrim in September 1914. At the end of the ceremony the 7th Infantry Battalion recreated the famous image of the Fianna Pipe Band and Dublin Guard. Our planes very active bombing at night. A few months after returning to France in August 1918 he was promoted to Lieutenant having been attached to the 12th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles. 5 Battalion: Femte Battaillon: 1614 " 1742-Pts. Nostitz Infantry Regiment - in 1802 Thummel, in 1808 Burgsdorf, in 1810 disbanded 12. von der Heyde Infantry Regiment - in 1800 Braune, in 1800 Ryssel . Our artillery lively cutting enemy wire and sweeping likely places of assembly for enemy attack. Fine morning with touch of frost in the air. At 1400 the Battalion moved from this position to Broken Bridge for dinner. Weather fine but dull towards midday. German observation balloon brought down by our aeroplanes near Worteghem. The London Regiment ceased to exist in 1938 and the battalions transferred to regular infantry regiments, the Royal Artillery and the Royal Engineers. The garrison of Mansard Farm was surrounded and fought their way back. Battalion in the line. At 1530 moved to R.3. Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. Battalion in the line. Owing to very bad weather no patrols went out on night of 7/8. A patrol from 9th North Irish Horse Battalion discovered the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers holding line running south from K.19.a.9.6 through K.19 central, i.e. The following decorations have been awarded for gallantry in the field at Ypres on 16th August 1917: These awards were announced on 4th October 1917. a quiet day in the line. Left Metz at 1200 for Etricourt. It's previous Station was at Fort Lewis. Dispositions: The disposition of Brigades from right to left: 108, 107, 109th. Want to find out more about your relative's service? Another patrol under 2nd Lieutenant Burrowes at 1630 got to consolidated shell holes at S.3.c.05.05 where they fired at enemy party. Battalion bathed. 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Yesterday a ceremonial event was held by the Defence Forces to mark the centenary of the handover of Beggars Bush Barracks from the British authorities to the Irish Provisional Government on 31 January and 1 February 1922. Battalion defeated 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers by six goals to nil in afternoon. No enemy activity. left, 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers. 2nd Lieutenant E.J.L Turner, Transport Officer, returned from leave. The usual Church services were held. The Billets were made more habitable though the day was cold and wet. Battalion moved to Berthen at 1930, route by St Jans Cappel, Shaaxen. Reference Sheet 1/40,000 Belgium and France 28 & 29. Men of the Battalion innoculated. 1730. Association football match with 12th Royal Irish Rifles resulted in a draw of two goals each. Training. Among the guests were the Officer Commanding, 12th Royal Irish Rifles, Brigade Major and Staff Captain, 108th Infantry Brigade, and representatives from 1st Battalion, 108th Trench Mortar Battery, etc, etc. Relieve 15th Battalion Sherwood Foresters, relief completed by midnight. support, A and D Companies with Headquarters in Canal bank. From experience it is found that enemy sometimes put up red flares bursting into rain when our patrols are out, as if he has discovered them and so gives warning to sentries. Inside the tower is a small chapel with a number of paintings and plaques from Northern Ireland. Mouscron. Four Officers and about thirty Other Ranks reinforce. During day enemy artillery slightly more active. Effective strength: 32 Officers, 673 Other Ranks, 35 horses and 20 mules. 2nd Lieutenant E.W Reynolds MC proceeded to UK prior to taking up appointment in Indian Army. He was then escorted back to our own aerodrome. Three Other Ranks were wounded. Our guns retaliated. Signalling competition (C Company winners) and Lewis Gun competition (D Company winners). News of signature of Armistice received during night 10/11 and great jubilations ensued. 1730. Ordinary training by Companies. Relieved by French troops and marched to Siege Camp. Authorized Strength:1968, 971; 1970, 920. Strength of Battalion going into action: 12 Officers and 276 Other Ranks. This Page has been set up and administrated by Paddy O'Donovan a retired former member of 12th Infantry. ", Strength of Battalion: 15 Officers, 350 Other Ranks.". Officers' riding class was held in afternoon. In afternoon Brigade cross-country run was held in which 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers won, 9th Royal Irish Fusiliers came second and 12th Royal Irish Rifles third. The school situated in Convent Schools. You can follow the progress of Cyril's battalion by reading the 12th battalion diaries from 1914 to 1919. Battalion bathed at Piebrouck and trained by Companies. Otherwise the night passed quietly. Our casualties were one killed and two wounded. Fife & Drum Bands played in the streets and flares and rockets of all description illuminated the sky. 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry was part of the 4th Infantry Division. Church of England Church Parade with band at 1100. Battalion inspected in the morning by the Commanding Officer at Barastre. The day was spent in cleaning up. At 0315 enemy detected at our wire at S.2.d.35.60 but disappeared on fire being opened. Our casualties since coming into line were four Officers wounded Lieutenants Murphy, Bell, Laird and Lyons, twenty Other Ranks killed, twenty Other Ranks missing and 103 Other Ranks wounded. The Ceremonial Military Guard also takes part in the Changing of the Guard at Merrion Square park in Dublin.[8]. 2000. All veterans are welcome! Camp. Heavy casualties, while moving into position, from enemy shelling. Commanding Officer inspected A and C Companies. Major Brew and details went into line in front of Erches. Search eBay faster with PicClick. View Monument Dedication photos & 1 short video: - Click Here - To view the entire 1 hr 16 minute cermony, CLICK HERE. One fatal casualty in A Company. Our heavy trench mortars very active firing on enemy front line and west of Havrincourt. Battalion participated in a Brigade exercise in the morning and afternoon was given up to inter-Company football matches etc. Roman Catholic Church Parade at 1000 and Church of England Parade at 1100. Colonel Kelly evacuated to Hospital with shrapnel wound. We are now on Facebook. Relieved 12th Royal Irish Rifles, in right sub-sector, front system. In December 1943 the battalion was ordered to upgrade to a medium tank (Sherman) unit. Thank you to the Patrick Sarsfield Branch, Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel Ireland for their support in this production. Officers Riding School in the afternoon. Route by Schaaxen, St Jans Cappell. Cross country run and practice rugby match in afternoon. 161 talking about this. Billeting parties went to Luinge. A classic pear shape key fob made of genuine bonded leather. A very pleasant evening was spent. 7 Infantry Battalion (1924-1929, 1940-1959) - (Current 7 Inf Bn established in 2012) 8 Infantry Battalion (1924-1929 . Occasional bursts of 5.9 inch shells on rear Battalion Headquarters at B.20.c.1.1. We captured one anti-tank rifle, one light trench mortar, and three machine guns including a Vickers. Relieved 2nd Royal Irish Rifles in Brigade Reserve in front. The usual work was done at night. The Sergeants and NCOs had dinner at 1900 and appeared to enjoy it thoroughly. At 2300 patrol of 32 Other Ranks under Captain J Benson and 2nd Lieutenant Behannah attempted to raid Shoddy Farm but were attacked in rear and after hand-to-hand fight in which casualties were inflicted on either side, returned. Usual parades and inspections carried out in morning. Unfortunately his luck finally ran out. In 1994, and again in 1999, the 2nd Infantry Division received their 4th and 5th Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citations. At 2330 the front line was bombarded with shells of various calibre and gas. [5] Consequently, persons who fulfil official functions of a public nature, even though they are legal persons, do not come within the meaning of the word public when they are fulfilling those official functions. Code APE 4649Z. Matty completed several Untied Nations tours of duty: 38th Infantry Battalion, ONUC (Opration des Nations Unies au Congo in the Congo) (1962-63), the 40th Infantry Battalion, UNFICYP (United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus) (1964), and with the 24th Infantry Group, UNFICYP (1973). Ordinary training by Companies and riding class. The new ante-room at Battalion Headquarters was lined with canvas and made more comfortable. C Company to move to right rear of B Company to protect flank, to get and keep in touch with 29th Division. Private, 8460. Fine morning. At 11.00 Battalion paraded for route march but it was curtailed owing to inclement weather. Section 13(2)(e) of the Official Languages Act states that a Public Body shall " ensure that the Irish language becomes the working language in its offices in the Gaeltacht not later than such date as may be determined by it with the consent of the Minister. One was detected at S.2.c.15.20 and fired on. 108 Brigade Garrisons 'C' Subsector of the Battle Zone. Companies trained from 0800 to 1300 and in the afternoon Officers and NCOs discussed the day's work also the work for the following day. There were four Officers and 100 Other Ranks on a carrying party from 1630 to 0200(12th December 1917). Shoulder patch 199th Infantry Brigade (Lt.) (Sep.) Unit Crest. D Company formed the work party at night and were engaged deepening communication trench between Meulehouck and front line. Touch was kept with 12th Royal Irish Rifles on our left. Shop by category. 1500 9th March Enemy machine gun captured without opposition by 2nd Lieutenant W.G Greenaway and three Other Ranks from position at B.17.a.9.8. 1752 became the 12th (the East Suffolk) Regiment of Foot 1758 2nd Battalion redesignated as 65th (2nd Yorkshire, North Riding) Regiment of Foot 1881 became The Suffolk Regiment 1959 amalgamated with the 1st Battalion The Royal Norfolk Regiment and became 1st Battalion, 1st East Anglian Regiment (Royal Norfolk and Suffolk) With thanks to J.J. Hays. Ration strength: 24 Officers, 507 Other Ranks, 35 horses, 22 mules. Battalion in the line. At night the Battalion was relieved by the 15th Sherwood Foresters and moved into Corps Reserve at P.20.a.60.27 via Godewaersvelde, Eecke, and crossroads at P.30.a.05.22. Wet day. At 1830 the Battalion moved from Hermies to Beaumetz. Included in day's programme was firing practice on the 30 meter range. Service for Roman Catholics held in Lawe church at 0800. No attack however took place. Weather fine. Talla: 55m de longitudMaterial: Niquelado y cpula de resina.Forma: Insignia redondaMarca: Tienda de regalos Reino UnidoCaractersticas adicionales: Gemelos a juego disponibles para este artculo. It is inspected by the President of Ireland, Taoiseach or visiting military and political dignitaries. The Battalion Rugby team beat the 1st Royal Irish Rifles by 8 points to nil. General Officer Commanding 2nd Brigade, Brigadier General Tony Cudmore presided over the ceremony. Enemy artillery unusually quiet. please Add a Name to this List Ration strength: 16 Officers, 547 Other Ranks, 41 horses, 22 mules. [3] Under the 'Defence Forces [sic] Scheme' 2006-2009 ( under Section 11 of the Official Languages Act 2003) glaigh na hireann have undertaken to improve the delivery of services in Irish to the public. If the information here has been helpful or you have enjoyed reaching the stories please conside making a donation, no matter how small, would be much appreciated, annually we need to raise enough funds to pay for our web hosting or this site will vanish from the web. Training by Companies, six men per Company instructed in German machine-gun by Machine Gun Company Sergeant. Below is a brief data summary of the 12th Regimental battalions that went to Vietnam. At 1145 the 12th Royal Irish Rifles captured village of Moeuvres. The Strength of Battalion was not reported.The day was spent in cleaning up and re-organisation. Lewis Guns were sent by lorry previous night. Captain Partridge MC killed and Captain Vesey MC wounded during night. Nothing of importance occurred during the day. Equipment was cleaned. Captain O.V Burrows Royal Army Medical Corps, 13971 Sergeant J Adams, 14555 Sergeant J McCullough, 14720 Sergeant A Jurkington, 16117 Acting Corporal R.W Knaggs, 14748 Lance Corporal Whiteside S, 23926 Private Shanks C, 20353 Private Rogers J, 24174 Lance Corporal Jackson E, 22562 Private Steele G, 14154 Private Elliott J. 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