Grave in Peronne Road Cemetery of Lieutenant-Colonel William Herbert Anderson VC 12th Highland Light Infantry killed in action on the 25th March1918 aged 36 years leading a counter-attack at Maricourt during a critical stage of the 1918 fighting. An extract from the London Gazette records “For most conspicuous bravery, determination, and gallant leading of his command. The enemy attacked on the right of the battalion frontage and succeeded in penetrating the wood held by our men. Owing to successive lines of the enemy following on closely there was the greatest danger that the flank of the whole position would be turned. Grasping the seriousness of the situation, Colonel Anderson made his way across the open in full view of the enemy now holding the wood on the right, and after much effort succeeded in gathering the remainder of the two right companies. He personally led the counter-attack and drove the enemy from the wood, capturing twelve machine-guns and seventy prisoners, and restoring the original line. His conduct in leading the charge was quite fearless and his most splendid example was the means of rallying and inspiring the men during the most critical hour. Later on the same day, in another position, the enemy had penetrated to within 300 yards of the village and were holding a timber yard in force. Colonel Anderson reorganised his men after they had been driven in and brought them forward to a position of readiness for a counterattack. He led the attack in person and throughout showed the utmost disregard for his own safety. The counter-attack drove the enemy from his position, but resulted in this very gallant officer losing his life. He died fighting within the enemy’s lines, setting a magnificent example to all who were privileged to serve under him.” Son of W J Anderson CBE of Strathairly Largo Fife. Husband of Gertrude Campbell Anderson of 23 Abingdon Court Kensington London. Headstone inscribed “When my spirit enters to its rest, My lips shall say ‘I too have known the best.’”
Grave in Peronne Road Cemetery Maricourt of Captain Ernest Cruzick Dupres 9th Battalion Royal Fusiliers killed in action 28th August 1918.
Son of Cruzick Dupres of 22 Fortescue Place, Compton, Plymouth.
Headstone bears inscription “Sans Peur et Sans Reproche.” (He kept the Faith).
Background to and details of the action on the 28th August 1918 can be read here.
Grave in Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt of No. 17625 Sergeant George Goldsmith 9th Battalion Royal Fusiliers killed in action 28th August 1918.
Headstone bears inscription “Tho Gone from my side Memory still lingers In a loving wife’s heart.”
For details of the action on the 28th August 1918 see entry above for Captain Ernest Dupres
Grave in Peronne Road Cemetery of No. 79461 Private John Parslow 9th Battalion Royal Fusiliers killed in action 28th August 1918.
For details of the action on the 28th August 1918 see entry above for Captain Ernest Dupres
Grave in Peronne Road Cemetery Maricourt of No. 50699 Private Edgar William Christian Roberts 9th Battalion Royal Fusiliers killed in action 28th August 1918.
For details of the action on the 28th August 1918 see entry above for Captain Ernest Dupres
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