Henry Q Heron

Killed in Action on the 09/04/1917 at the 1st Battle of the Scarpe (opening day of the Battle of Arras)

Henry arrived in France on the 12/07/1915 and the 78th Brigade were part of the 17th (Northern) Division. Henry was Killed in Action on the 1st day of the Battle of the Scarpe, 9th - 14th April 1917 (part of the successful British Offensive at Arras). The Arras offensive, 1917 (Battle of Arras) : 9th April - 16th June 1917 : Once again the British are called upon to launch an attack in support to a larger French offensive: the battles of the Chemin des Dames and the hills of Champagne. The opening Battle of Vimy and the First Battle of the Scarpe are very encouraging, but once again the offensive - often known as the Battle of Arras - bogs down into an attritional slog. Final attempts to outflank the German lines at Bullecourt prove terribly costly. SEE PHOTOS FOR THE 78th BRIGADE, ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY WAR DIARY. Henry was a Reservist with 12 years service mostly in India. He re-enlisted at the outbreak of war. Official information of his death was received by his cousin Mr William Heron of 53 Eglinton St, Coatbridge. See photos for Henry's Medal Index Card, his CWGC Grave Registration x 2, his Headstone Report x 2, his Army Register of Soldiers Effects, his Service Medal and Award Rolls x 2, Henry and his cousin William mentioned in the Scotland National Probate Index 1921, Faubourg d'Amiens Cemetery, another photo of his Headstone (I placed a Poppy here in July 2010) and the Royal Field Artillery Cap Badge. Finally, SEE PHOTOS x 19 FOR THE 78th BRIGADE, ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY WAR DIARY FEBRUARY - APRIL 1917, PHOTOS x 31 FOR THE 17th (NORTHERN) DIVISION BOOK DECEMBER 1916 - APRIL 1917, the 17th (Northern) Division Order of Battle x 12 (the Division Henry was with when he fell), Faubourg d'Amiens Cemetery taken by myself in July 2023, Faubourg d'Amiens Cemetery (partner Linda top right at Arras Memorial) taken by myself in July 2023, 6 Poppy Cross placed by myself at Faubourg d'Amiens Cemetery in July 2023 (Henry's Poppy Cross middle right), Poppy Cross placed by myself at Henry's grave in July 2023 x 3 (also see main grave photo) and 2 Newspaper clippings from the Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser 05/05/1917.