220174 Pte. Charles Gordon Todd British Army 13th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers from:Shelf, Halifax, West Yorkshire Charles Gordon Todd was my Grandfather. He originally enlisted into the Durham Light Infantry on 29th February 1916 and was then transferred to the 13th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers on 23rd December 1916. Between January and April 1917 he was fighting in France and I have the following information:-
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January 1917 - in Marles-Le-Mines then on 26th January to Poperinghe
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February 1917- still in Poperinghe then on 16th February to the trenches at La Bourse in the Quarries Sector
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March 1917 - still in trenches at Le Bourse then on 27th March to trenches in the Boyelles/St Leger Sector
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April 1917 - 1st April in open warfare overlooking Croisues then on 2nd April attacked German trenches where the Battalion sustained many casualties. On 9th April in Bivonaes, on 10th April in Dugouts then from 11th April in the front line where the Battalion advanced into Hindenburg Line. On 24th April in Mercatel then 25th April in Bivonaes and 26th April Boiry Becquereele.
My Grandfather was wounded in the Hindenburg Line and was discharged on 1st December 1917 due to his injuries. He was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal for his services.
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