“On the Road to Passchendaele”

DerekR · Joined: 03 Aug 2009 Posts: 20

Can anyone tell me the objectives of the 1st/5th Bn. Gordon Highlanders on the 31/7/17?
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cnock · Joined: 31 Jul 2009 Posts: 12 Location: Belgium

Hi,

objective of 5/Gordons - 153 Brig was de Steenbeek, after having taken François Farm and Varna farm

first objective : Blue line, enemy's front system
second : Black line, supporting farms and blockhouses
act of bravery : 2Lt Maitland
third objective : Green line , river Steenbeek

fourth objective ( not for 5/Gordons) otber bank of the Steenbeek, at Mon du Rasta

hope this helps a bit

Regards,

Cnock

DerekR · Joined: 03 Aug 2009 Posts: 20

Thank you.
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