The Attack on Hanna, 21st January 1916

On this day one hundred years ago, 75 men of The Black Watch lost their lives. Read on to discover what caused this spike in casualty numbers. As the situation for the besieged British forces at Kut grew more desperate, General Townshend eventually announced that he would have to put the defenders on half rations. … Read more

Roll of Honour

Capt Douglas Charles HAMILTON-JOHNSTON 21/01/1916 2nd Lieut Frank Henderson SOUTAR 3rd Bn. (att. 2nd Bn.). 21/01/1916 S/8319 Pte Thomas ARMSTRONG 2nd Bn. 21/01/1916 3/3389 Pte John BAIN 2nd Bn. 21/01/1916 S/9034 Pte John BARNES 2nd Bn. 21/01/1916 1166 Pte Frederick BAXTER 2nd Bn. 21/01/1916 S/7943 Pte William BEATTIE 2nd Bn. 21/01/1916 1862 L Cpl Archibald … Read more

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