Hawke Bn war diary states 'Red Line Bn proceeded to red Line & worked 9.30pm - 1.30am digging on traverses and started 7 new bays - much hindered by shell fire directed at the line. Casualties killed 2 other ranks, wounded Sub Lieutenant Pettitt. Apprentice Shipwright born 2/1/1891. Daniel & Margaret , 13 Charles St, Greenock

Enlisted 24/4/1913; Anson Bn A/45 22/8/14-1/5/15 Piles, rejoined at Cape Helles (attached Howe Bn) 15/8/15, rejoined Anson Bn 9/10/15-15/11/15 enteritis, invalided to UK 12/15; draft for BEF 10/7/16 joined Hawke Bn 26/11/16-7/4/17 Influenza, rejoined Hawk

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