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Title: WW1 6th Battalion Leicestershire Regt
Post by: Jill E on Monday 16 October 06 07:24 BST (UK)

Does anyone have the book 'The Tigers' which is about the 6th Btn Leicestershire Regt during WW1

I would be interested in any information about the Battle of Epehy on 18th Sept 1918 when my Great Uncle was killed. I would like to find out if the book is worth buying. I live in Australia so it would be an expensive purchase for me.

Any information about 6th Battalion would be good.

Jill E

Title: Re: WW1 6th Battalion Leicestershire Regt
Post by: atom12 on Saturday 21 October 06 17:32 BST (UK)

Hi Jill

I don't know if the book is worth buying.  However, here is a link about the Battle of Epehy.

http://www.firstworldwar.com/battles/epehy.htm

It might give you some idea on whether you want to delve any further.

Title: Re: WW1 6th Battalion Leicestershire Regt
Post by: Roger Griffiths on Saturday 21 October 06 17:55 BST (UK)

6/The Leicestershire Regiment. Formed Aug. 1914, Army Troops attached to 9th Division Aldershot. April 1915 to 110th Brigade, 37th Division on Salisbury Plain. 29Jul1915 landed in France. 7Jul1916 110th Brigade to 21st Division.

Roger

Title: Re: WW1 6th Battalion Leicestershire Regt
Post by: Jill E on Saturday 21 October 06 22:44 BST (UK)

Thank you for the info....