La Targette
Pas-de-Calais, France
Mentioned: 1917
Vimy / Artois Sector A hamlet of Neuville-Saint-Vaast, near where the 215th play a rugby match against the 172nd Tunnelling Company, November 18, 1917. Likely the same location as "Aux Rietz," visited earlier in 1917: the British cemetery here was originally named Aux-Rietz Military Cemetery.
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1917
- 18 November 1917… report of Bowles death. – Co'y at ABLAIN – Must get over to see them. 215th played 172 Tun. Co'y this aft. near La Targette. – Rode Peake's nag up & P. drove Eddy in the side-car. 172 have a fine mess entertained …