27th June 1916 On this day: 16th Northumberland Fusilers prepare for attack   16th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers moves up to Knight’s Redoubt, near Bouzincourt, to wait in bivouacs, in readiness for the great attack. records of the 16th (service) battalion northumberland fusiliers captain ch cooke mc, newcastle upon tyne 1923 Wire Cutting   236th London Brigade Royal Field Artillery at Aix Noulette report 18 pounder Batteries and Y047 Trench Mortar Battery were wire cutting all day. At 2345 Divisional Artillery opened a bombardment along the whole of the Divisional Front. Under cover of this, gas was let off at 0120. Artillery fire became intense and at 0125 our infantry raided German lines. At present time ----- --- ----. The enemy retaliated very little with 5.9s and heavy minenwerfer (mortars) on our front line. Also a few shells on roads going up to Aix Noulette. All was quiet by 0230. The gas was discharged from the Angres Sector. The artillery barrage was excellent and very heavy. War Diaries 22nd Northumberlands go forwards   22nd Northumberland Fusiliers marched from Albert, forward to the Usna Tara line.  Brigade moves by stages to new Billets  Enemy Tactics  On the Move  Enemy Aircraft Bombardment Continues   X Day dawned with thick mist and heavy rain, making artillery observation impossible, the bombardment was continued. Infantry trench raids bring in mixed reports, with bombardment damage and wire destruction being very varied, and the enemy trenches manned in greater numbers. Raid   Report on German Raid 27.6.16 Reported by Capt. W.D. Lowe Adjt. 18 DLI. 1.8.16 Approximate disposition of Coys. A Co. S 5/2, S 5/4, B Co. S 5/5, S 5/6, C Co. M 35/1, M 35/2, D Co. On support lines. 18th West Yorks on right flank, 2/5th Gloucesters on left. Bombardment began 9.30pm. Communication between HQ & forward line broke down at one. All reports came through D Co. The bombardment appeared chiefly to be on the front of B Co. & the support line in rear of B. Field Guns & Mortars chiefly used on front line & 5.9 on support line. 2225. Enemy was reported in front line at M.35/1, 2 which was being raided. They were ejected in 5 minutes. At 2245. 18th West Yorks reported enemy in his line Hun St, Oxford St,that he was counter attacking at 11.15pm, I undertook to cooperate with my right Co. 2300. Battalion Bomb store was on fire at ---- Hall, this was put out, re-fired & again extinguished. 28th Jun 0130. Report from B Co. 18th DLI stating Germans had entered his left but were immediately ejected & that C Co. trenches had also been entered. He thought no prisoners had been taken. A dugout between B & C Coys was ---- & prevented B Co. after charging its trenches from coming to assistance of C Co. All communication trenches badly blown in & that right & left flanks of support line are badly damaged. 0400. C Co. reported bays blown in & number of men buried, that the enemy came over fifty strong but owing to action of Lewis Guns only about 6 entered & were quickly ejected, number of wounded cannot be estimated, they were considerable. A Co. heavily shelled, parapet seriously damaged, on barrage lifting parapet was manned & Lewis Gun fire opened, enemy did not enter trenches. Action taken. C Co. was reinforced by 1 platoon from Support Co. leaving 3 platoons in support lines. A prisoner, apparently on telephone work was captured by D Co. in front of Church Redoubt. Very few casualties in Support Line Redoubt, right & right centre of front line, heavy on left centre, & very heavy on left of front line. The National Archives 18DLi War Diary WO95/2361/1  Artillery Bombardment  Preparations for Attack  Wet Day  On the March  Reliefs  Patrols  A Few Tears Shed  Bombardment  Training    Artillery Active  Reliefs  On the March      Bombardment  Intense Bombardment  On the March  Concert  On the March  Training  Artillery Active  Defence Work  Bombardment  On the March  Aircraft damaged  Aircraft damaged  Aircraft damaged  Mobilisation  On the March  On the March  More Movements  In Billets  Mine exploded  New Position  Wet day.  Repairs  On the March  Quiet  Heavy Shelling  Raiding party  Divisional H.Q. established  Training Can you add to this factual information? Do you know the whereabouts of a unit on a particular day? Do you have a copy of an official war diary entry? Details of an an incident? The loss of a ship? A letter, postcard, photo or any other interesting snipts? If your information relates only to an individual, eg. enlistment, award of a medal or death, please use this form: Add a story.

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