Private William Medlock 7th Btn Manchesters 275379

[Jeanjeannie]

My first posting.

My Grandfather William Medlock born 15th Feb 1984 served with the 2/7 Manchester Regiment. I have his soldiers book.

Can anyone help me with some info please?  I have a telegram sent to my grandmother (his wife) on 24th March 1917 saying he had been dangerously wounded (he lived to a good age by the way). Now he was posted to France on 6th March 1917 so he was only there for a few weeks before being wounded (was discharged as no longer being physically fit on 4th October 1917). I have read that they didn't have a lot of combat at that time but held a line.

My question is has anyone any idea how he could have been wounded? I do know that because of whatever happened he had a very small piece of his skull missing. Where they fighting/under attack? Any information as to why he may have been injured and where he was at that time would be very much appreciated. Thank you. Jean

[harribobs]

Hi Jean

and welcome to the group

I will move this over to the Great War Section, where more people will see it

If you have a look at this section on the main site, it will give you an idea of what the 2nd/7th were doing during their war. They were part of the 66th Division

Cheers

Chris