Tuesday, 25 March 2014

Mons - Mariette


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. 

L/Cpl Jarvis winning the Victoria Cross

L/Cpl C Jarvis VC

L/Cpl Charles Jarvis 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.

Capt. T Wright Royal Engineers winning the VC at Mariette

Captain T Wright VC

Captain Theodore Wright VC