War Diaries Talk

S.O.S. was received

by erik.schaubroeckscarlet.be

How did the Brigade receive a S.O.S. signal? Flares? Flash lights? Telephone?

Posted June 22, 2017 8:22 PM
by ral104 moderator, scientist

The mention of direction implies it was a visual signal. They were probably using lamps or a heliograph - a device for reflecting light. It depends on whether it was dark by 7pm or not, I suppose.

Posted June 22, 2017 9:02 PM

Subject: AWD0003nwh

by Stork

#weaponsystem enemy Howitzer

Posted January 25, 2017 6:12 PM
by marie.eklidvirginmedia.com

#flares SOS received from the direction of Ginchy.

Posted March 24, 2017 11:08 PM
by marie.eklidvirginmedia.com

#weaponsdestroyed 1 gun put out of action by enemy.

Posted March 24, 2017 11:11 PM
by marie.eklidvirginmedia.com

The situation in Ginchy remained obscure the Village being shelled by both sides.

Posted March 24, 2017 11:42 PM
by marie.eklidvirginmedia.com

#weasponsystem Enemy#howitzer

Posted March 24, 2017 11:49 PM
by erik.schaubroeckscarlet.be

possible #error in Lives of 1st World War the servicenumber of a J. Hunt is 97815 (can't find 97186)

Posted June 22, 2017 6:37 PM
by erik.schaubroeckscarlet.be

#error the name of bombardier Fazakerly should be FazakerlEy accodring CWGC and Lives of 1st World War

Posted June 22, 2017 8:29 PM
by erik.schaubroeckscarlet.be

#weaponsystem 8" and 10.5 cm Howitzer

Posted June 22, 2017 8:33 PM
by erik.schaubroeckscarlet.be

#error cpl A.E.MacKay has servicenumber 63839 according CWGC and Lives 1st WW and not 63869

Posted June 22, 2017 8:40 PM