On this day 19th October 1917 – Capt Joseph Tolson was mortally wounded

Joseph Tolson in January 1916

19.10.1917 HILL 70: Capt J TOLSON wounded whilst examining his wire in front of the QUARRY. Lieut FS ROWLAND took over Command of Letter “B” Company.h32d

Rowland

Frank Skinner Rowland

1/6th Battalion War Diary [WO/95/2694]


19/X/19: Quite day.

139 Infantry Brigade: Headquarters War Diary [WO95/2692]

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