9th (Service) Battalion, The Royal Welch Fusiliers was raised at Wrexham on the 9th of September 1914. It was part of the 58th Brigade in France. In August 1915 it was shipped to to France, south of Neuve Chapelle. On The 25th Sept 1915 it was at the North end of the battle of Loos. My grandfather Sam Vaughan was one of many who was a casualty but remarkably survived after been shot 3 times. Many other were not as lucky.
This web site give details of the build up to there battle.
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
23rd Sept 1915 (Thu) 2 Day before the battle!
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The Brigade is starting to have serious questions about the wire being cut
23rd September 1915 (Thu) - 9th RWF War Diary
1 killed, 2 wounded,
Bombardment still continuing
58th Brigade Head Quarters entry for the same day
Reports as to wire cutting still doubtful.
A count of 6 High explosive shells fell about 300 yards from BHQ at 2:30pm.
Casualties
RWF - 1 killed, 1 wounded
Welch - Lieutenant L L Trehearne wounded, 8 men wounded
Operation order 11 issued
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The have serous questions about the wire being cut
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