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223289 Capt. Francis Mount British Army 5th Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment from:Wasing Place, Aldermaston, Berkshire (d.13th Oct 1915) Francis Mount was the great uncle of Prime Minister David Cameron. The 5th Battalion, Royal Berkshires attacked with 35th Brigade against the Quarries as part of the final offensive action during the Battle of Loos on the 13th of October 1915. They had to cross a large area of open ground while under fire from German trenches in front and from positions on the flanks. Despite the heavy rifle and machine gun fire the 35th Brigade secured 250 Yards of German trench which became known as the ‘Hairpin’. This small success was however overshadowed as the Divisions elsewhere were repulsed and little other ground was taken. Captain Mount was killed in this action and is commemorated on the Loos Memorial. 65 men of the 5th Btn Royal Berkshire Regiment are recorded as killed on the 13 of October 1915. 58 were never identified and are commemorated on the Loos memorial. 5 others are buried in Dud Corner. 2 further burials were made elsewhere. 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.**