Other Information:About 11.30 a.m. on 15th July 1916 the Germans began to shell the Fricourt area with lachrymatory shells. This continued, however, between 3.30. p.m. and 4 p.m. both lachrymatory shells & others, containing gas of a Bromine nature began in rapid succession. At early stage in shelling orders were given to all ranks to wear smoke helmets, with the result that there were no casualties of any kind from gas. However, one gas shells fell in a dugout occupied by Alexander & Pte Ferguson (both of A Section) & fragments of shell casing wounded them in the feet & legs severely. Alexander died of his wounds.
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