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220133 Pte. Louis Cartz British Army 2nd Btn. Suffolk Regiment from:London My grandfather Louis Cartz was captured during the March 1918 offensive near Bethune (not absolutely certain of location) as a private in the 2nd Bat Suffolk Regiment. I understand he got caught on barbed wire and was captured and taken to a German field hospital. He celebrated his 19th birthday (25th march) having his left leg amputated, drunk as they had no anaesthetic. He was then transferred to another field hospital and was popular as he could speak German and acted as an informal conduit for both sides. He always considered himself a lucky man as he had come out alive. He had no malice towards the Germans. He came home in 1919 Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put the first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**