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From: "Steve Morse" <>
Subject: Re: [WW1] YPRES 1916 - DLI, KIA
Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2005 12:19:11 -0000
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Hello Barbara
His unit would have been in the trenches in around the Yser Canal (next to
Essex Farm).
April 1916 was a 'quite' time on the Salient.
You could get the Battalion War diary from the National Archives. Whilst
probably not saying why he was killed , it would pinpoint the position of
his unit and how many men were killed and wounded on that day.
Trench raids were a popular pastime when there was nothing else to do.
There were some actions in the area at that time but not in the Essex Farm
area.
The German;s knew that a big attack was coming sometime on The Somme, they
therefore kept the men on the Salient fully occupied.
Some 70% of men were killed by Artillery which was an every day hazard on
the Salient.
You do not mention a regiment but their museum may be able to help - look on
www.armymuseums.co.uk
There are various photos of the Salient on my website www.ypressalient.co.uk
and also some links that may help.

The death certificate will probably only have 'killed in action', presumed
killed in action or died of wounds'.
Knowing the Salient, it was either Artillery or they were active in trench
raids. Usually in 'quiet' periods several men a day were still killed.
Hope that helps
Regards
Steve


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