First Name: | Frederick | Last Name: | EUSTACE | |
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Date of Death: | 24/05/1915 | Lived/Born In: | Paddington | |
Rank: | Private | Unit: | Middlesex3 | |
Memorial Site: | Menin Gate, Ypres | |||
Current Information:Born-Paddington Enlisted-Marylebone
On 21st May, 1915, the 3rd Middlesex battalion of 85 Brigade, 28th Division moved into the front line in the northern part of the Ypres salient where they had been in action earlier in the month during the fighting associated with the Second Battle of Ypres. They remained here until relieved on 23rd May when they moved back to reserve and support trenches in the GHQ line. While here on 24th May they were badly gassed and over 300 men had to leave the trenches. To add to their problems they were heavily shelled as well. One of their casualties on this day was Frederick Eustace who was killed. |
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