Ferme Du Bois

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Military art prints of the battle of Festubert and Ferme du Bois. Ferme du Bois was a known strongpoint of the German lines and formed part of the Battle of Festubert (15th to 25th May 1915.) the battle started with a massive bombardment by the British Artillery consisting of 443 artillery and Howitzers. and more than 101,000 shells were fired during this period 

Sergeant Wilkie Leads His Men On To The Top Of A German Parapet. During the operations against the Aubers Ridge on May 9th 1915, Sergeant R. Wilkie, of the 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders, gallantly led his section on to the top of the German parapet at Rue du Bois.  He did not retire from this dangerous position until the order to do so was received from an officer, when the attack was withdrawn. But he then brought his men back in good order, and was subsequently awarded the D.C.M. for his great gallantry and ability.