Thomas McNeilly

The Battalion arrived at Boulogne on the 10/07/1915 and were part of the 45th Brigade, 15th (Scottish) Division. Thomas was Killed in Action during the 1st Battle of the Scarpe, 9th - 14th April 1917. This was part of The Arras offensive (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 1st 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. Thomas was formerly with the Lovat Scouts (3666). See photos for Thomas' Medal Index Card, his Army Register of Soldiers Effects, his Service Medal and Award Rolls, his CWGC Grave Registration, his name on the Arras Memorial Panel List, his Pension Records x 2, his name on the Arras Memorial x 2 and the Cameron Highlanders Cap Badge.