Royal Artillery

Northumbrian Gunners

Wednesday, 10 September 2025

Op La Boisselle - Fichieux

 On 20th May 1940, the men of the 1st Battalion Tyneside Scottish (Black Watch) engaged the XV Panzer Corps in the area of Ficheux.

Northumbrian Gunner: Op Piper - 1 TS Action at Ficheux

The 1st TS were part of the 70th Brigade together with the 10th and 11th Battalions Durham Light Infantry.

A farm located near the initial position of B Company 1 TS bears a plaque dedicated to the men of the Tyneside Scottish and Battalions Durham Light Infantry who fought in the action.

Fichieux Battlefield Farmhouse

Fichieux Battlefield  Memorial Plaque

Op La Boisselle - CWGC Beaurains

 Tyneside Scottish Branch RAA Visit to Commonwealth War Graves Commission visitors centre in Beaurains.

The CWGC Visitor Centre, France | CWGC

TS Branch RAA
CWGC Visitors Centre Beaurains

CWGC Visitors Centre Beaurains IJ
Headstone Workshop

CWGC Visitors Centre Beaurains
Headstone Workshop

CWGC Visitors Centre Beaurains
Blacksmith

CWGC Visitors Centre Beaurains
Signage

CWGC Visitors Centre Beaurains IJ