The First Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers were position on the Conde – Mons canal at Mariette. Two companies forward on the canal fought through most of the day, starting their withdrawal late afternoon.
1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers Mariette |
1 Northumberland Fusiliers position Mariette |
1 Northumberland Fusiliers position Mariette |
To
their east, L/Cpl Charles Jarvis of the Royal Engineers succeeding in blowing a
bridge at Jemappes whilst under fire, earning a VC.
The Northumberland Fusiliers observed at
attempt by another sapper, Captain Theodore Wright, to blow the bridge at Mariette
whilst under intense infantry fire. Although unsuccessful, Captain Wright was
awarded the VC.
L/Cpl Jarvis winning the Victoria Cross |
L/Cpl C Jarvis VC L/Cpl Charles Jarvis VC |
Capt. T Wright Royal Engineers winning the VC at Mariette |
Captain T Wright VC Captain Theodore Wright VC |