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received from an officer, when the attack was withdrawn.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.
