9th October 1915:
'Relieved in afternoon by 4th Bills and came back to billet in Vermelles. Started off again at 5pm on fatigue carrying cylinders of gas to firing line. Back to billet again at 2am Sunday morning after being lost in the trenches for hours.'
The Battalion diary notes that the gas cylinder carrying party numbered 184, and that it returned to billets at 1.30 and 2.30am.
The battle of Loos was the first time the British Army had used gas. In April it had been used by the Germans, and the British responded for the first time on 25 September at Loos. Chlorine gas was used. At this time it was merely let loose- the first time it was used the wind changed and much of it blew back over the British troops. Subsequently it was fired into the enemy troops.
Not certain who the 4th Bills were ( Grenadier Guards?)
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The Battalion diary notes that the gas cylinder carrying party numbered 184, and that it returned to billets at 1.30 and 2.30am.
The battle of Loos was the first time the British Army had used gas. In April it had been used by the Germans, and the British responded for the first time on 25 September at Loos. Chlorine gas was used. At this time it was merely let loose- the first time it was used the wind changed and much of it blew back over the British troops. Subsequently it was fired into the enemy troops.
Not certain who the 4th Bills were ( Grenadier Guards?)
Blog note:
If you have any connection with Louis Harley or any of the men listed in his diaries, or if you have found this useful please add a comment.
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