A SUBALTERN OF THE SIKHS

A SUBALTERN OF THE SIKHS

The XIV Sikhs were to attack astride the Gully Ravine . Two companies were on the right of the avine one behind the other , and and two companes down the bottom of the ravine , one behind the other. My company No 4  was on the top of the right hand side of the ravine and was in front line. My company commander was Fowle, who had replaced Spankie. He was a subaltern with nine years service (there was no acting rank in those days ) a most capable gallant man wigh a tmendous sense of humour.
   As dawn came on July 4th June, Fowle and I carried out routie duties , we liased with British battalion.... (READ MORE CLICK BELOW and use mouse (left click hold)  to move the taxt up and down the window)






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