L/cpl Frank HILL, 20th Service Battalion Manchester Regiment

[JohnPurdy]

Thanks a lot for the trench map. Since I posted this request I have learned a great deal on the subject.

John

[grimmy]

Here's a larger trench map of the area showing some of the grid squares mentioned in the War Diary (thanks Jim).

[JohnPurdy]

Thanks for the latest.  John

[Robert Bonner]

Grimmy.
Can you possibly produce the Ginchy trench map showing the movements of 22nd Manchesters :

On 31 August 1916 HQ and two companies were ordered to move into reserve and C and D Companies to Pommières Trench. Subsequently HQ was established at the Quarry north of Bernafay Wood and C and D Companies relieved 21st Manchesters in the line at ZZ Alley, Stout Trench and Porter Trench.

Robert

[grimmy]

Robert,

I know I've got some maps of the area but I've a feeling they may be slightly too far north (Bazentin, Delville Wood, the 'Brewery' trenches, Ginchy). I'll check when I get home (I'm at work right now).