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148 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
CXLVIII Brigade, Royal Field Artillery served as Divisional artillery with 30th Division. 30th Division was formed in April 1915 from units of Kitchener's 5th New Army and concentrated near Grantham. In the Autumn they moved to Larkhill, Salisbury and proceeded to France in November, sailing to Le Harve and Bologne and concentrating near Amiens. In 1916 they were in action during the Battle of the Somme, in which the Division captured Montauban. In 1917 they took part in the pursuit of the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line, the Arras Offensive and The Battle of Pilkem Ridge. In 1918 they were in action on The Somme and in the Battles of the Lys. The army reorganisation in February 1918 brought big changes to 30th Division, with many of the Pals battalions being replaced by Battalions from the London Regiment. They were in action during the Advance in Flanders and by the Armistice had crossed the River Scheldt with advanced units reaching the line between Ghoy and la Livarde, north west of Lessines. In January 1919 30th Division took up duty at the Base Ports of Dunkirk, Calais, Boulogne and Etaples and demobilisation began.
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- Davies William John. Dvr.
- Gardner Luke. Cpl. (d.2nd Oct 1917)
- Pye William Herbert. Gnr. (d.1st October 1916)
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228034Dvr. William John Davies 148 Brigade, C Battery Royal Field Artillery
William Davies was seriously injured on the morning of 25th March 1918 near Roye during the German Spring Offensive having served with 148 Brigade RFA since March 1915. He was first treated at 96th Field Ambulance and later the same day at 50 Casualty Clearing Station. It was here that he lost his left arm and left leg. Having been treated at No. 9 Hospital in France he arrived at the 3rd Western General in Cardiff on the 1st April 1918. He was later treated at Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool where he lived.By 1919 he was employed selling newspapers outside the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool and continued for 17 years. He fathered a further 4 children giving a total of 10 all together. He had a house boat moored near Hilbre Island, West Kirby which he used to visit as often as he could and was a very keen gardener. He died in December 1949. A truly remarkable man.
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