| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | A00758 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | France: Picardie, Somme |
| Date made | c March 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Collection related to the service of Alfred George Brown MC
Description
The ruined house, which when intact, was used as the 21st Battalion Headquarters from about 5 am to 8 pm on the 20 March 1917, during the unit's attack on Noreuil. The 6th Brigade Commander, General J Gellibrand CB, DSO also used it for a portion of the day. Two days later it was blown up after having been mined by the German in his retreat.