 On 11th July 1915, the War Diary for the 2nd Battalion noted that: "Battalion moved. A+B & HQ Coy going into the ramparts Ypres, C+D Coys going into dugouts in Sanctuary Wood"
Taking his platoon from A Company back into the wrecked town was Captain W.B. Higgins who had recorded that historic meeting of the 1st and 2nd Battalions at Westoutre earlier on in the year. Higgins took with him his trusty camera and recorded his new home. The photograph left, shows the state of the town at that time, before the major bombardments began later that year. The ramparts were constructed at the end of the 17th century by the French military engineer, Vauban when the town was under French occupation. It would be here in these ramparts later on in the war, that the famous soldiers periodical, the 'Wipers Times' would be complied and printed. Comments are closed.
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Welcome to our online 'chronicle' that charted the history of the many battalions of the Suffolk Regiment throughout their service during the Great War.
This record is now closed, but we have retained all our original posts here for you to search through and in the fullness of time, we hope to add to it as and where new stories come to light. It was at times, a challenging but rewarding endeavour which has helped many people in their research of the Regiment. If you know the specific month of an action of the Regiment, you can search for it in the list below: Archives
February 2025
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