9079 PTE W.LOVE R.IR.REGT
William Love
Born Edinburgh 1886, son of Amos Love & Celia Elizabeth Baker
To France 13/8/14 with 2nd Royal Irish Regiment & qualified for the ‘Aug-Nov 1914’ Clasp
During the first Battle of Ypres the 2nd Royal Irish Regt was virtually destroyed in fighting around La Bassee 19-20/10/14 near Le Pilly (Herlies). British infantry & French cavalry captured Le Pilly 19/10/14 but were forced to retire by German artillery-fire. They then held their position for 9 hours until every round of been expended, whilst the German artillery at Fournes poured shrapnel onto them from 2000 yards. Instead of surrendering, the survivors - many of them wounded - fixed bayonets, charged & broke through the encircling German regiments. The following day, just 1 Officer & 135 Other Ranks answered the Roll Call
KIA F&F 19/10/14 at Le Pilly
Commemorated on Le Touret Memorial, France
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With copy of his Medal Index Card, SDGW & CWGC details plus a Digital File of supporting documentation
Condition: NEF
