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Thanks Graham, sorry for the delay in replying, I have just got back from France. I have ordered a copy of "Tyneside Scottish" from Amazon. I had not realised that the library had a copy of the regimental diaries so at some point I will make a trip there to see what information I can get. Louise

Hi Leigh, Thanks again for your time and information - please could you tell me what "34th Division of XVII Corps, 3rd Army" means ? I know this probably sounds dim! Thanks again, Louise

Thankyou very much for your time and help - I really do appreciate it.

Many thanks. Louise

Apologies for another question but I just have so many ! Is it possible to locate the enlistment records of soldier ? If it is how does one go about locating / researching them? Thanks again. Louise

Hi Leigh, Thankyou for all of the information, I have a copy of his medal card, birth certificate etc which is how I knew he was recorded incorrectly on the CWGC site, I have since been in email contact with someone who has visited Hargicourt cemetery and has transcribed the headstones and he is incorrectly named as T.Proud. I am visiting the cemetery this week so will photograph it then contact CWGC to see how the situation can be recitified. I have been surfing to try and find out more about the Fusiliers but I'm not very good at it so haven't found out too much so far - what I have found confused me - they started off talking about the 22nd battalion and then went on to talk about the 34th division so I am going to have to have sit down and learn a bit more about army terminology etc. What I would really like to know is what my G.Grandfather was doing when he died, ie what battle he was in..... Thankyou again for taking the time to reply. Kind regards, Louise

Thankyou very much. I will begin there.

Hello, I am very new to this so I apologise for any mistakes I make along the way. I am looking for some help/support/advice/information on the Northumberland Fusiliers. My Great Grandfather Samuel Proud (22/214) served, and gave his life, on the 26th August 1917. He is buried at Hargicourt, France and we have planned a trip there at the end of August, however the CWGC has him recorded as T Proud. I have a copy of his birth certificate and medal card and both clearly state his name as Samuel. If the headstone is incorrect (I sincerely hope it is not) then how does one go about having it corrected ? My other query is how could I find out some more information about the Battalion my Great Grandfather served in, the battle he died in, conditions served in, enlistment etc. Thankyou for taking the time to read this post and in anticipation of any help or information you are able to give me. Louise