Tuesday 25 March 2014

Mons - Obourg


At 09:00 23rd August 1914, German Artillery opened fire on the 4th Middlesex Regiment defending the area of Obourg. German infantry began to press forward with the aim of crossing the canal. Despite the best efforts of the Middlesex, the Germans were able to cross the canal and penetrate into the Middlesex right flank. With theor position becoming untenable, the Middlesex began to withdraw.
Battle of Mons - 4 / Middlesex Regiment
 
At Oburg station an unknown soldier climbed onto the roof of a building and engaged the advancing Germans whilst his colleagues withdrew, losing his life in the process. His action is commemorated on a plaque on the remains of the old station.
Obourg - Location of 4th Middlesex memorial

Obourg - 4th Middlesex Memorial

Obourg - Plaque recalling the actions of an unknown soldier