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A Hood Battalion attack at Achi Baba Nullah Gallipoli Campaign Casualty 1914 Star Trio awarded to Leading Seaman William Brazenhall, Hood Battalion, Royal Naval Division, who was dangerously wounded by a Rifle Shot to the head on the 13th of May 1915 comprising 1914 Star, with original Aug‑Nov Clasp, (KX. 474. W. Brazenhall. Ldg, Sea, R.N.V.R. Hood Battn. R.N.D.), 1914‑1920 British War and Victory Medals, (K.X. 474 W. Brazenhall. L.S. R.N.V.R.) contemporarily mounted for wear with corresponding contemporary miniatures, toned very fine. (3).
Leading Seaman William Brazenhall was born on the 10th of September 1892 in Glasgow, he gave his civil occupation as Civil and Mining Engineer. He joined the Hood Battalion as an Ordinary Seaman on the 9th of September 1914 and is shown on the Nominal Roll of the
Hood Battalion on the 25th of January 1915. His papers state – "Wounded Dardanelles about the 13th of May 1915, Rifle Head Dangerous. Transferred to Deaconess Hospital, Cairo, 13th of May 1915. Invalided Alexandria 16th of May 1915 Embarked on board His Majesty's
Hospital Ship Nevasa sailing for England to Royal Navy hospital Haslar.
18th of June 1915 Granted Hurt Certificate.
30th of June 1915 Discharged medically unfit. Invalided Haslar hospital 30th June 1915. King's Certificate on Discharge passed to Rating 9th of September 1919.
His Service Papers show entitlement to 1914 Star.
"The actual landings took place on 25th April 1915 and the plans were excellent but inflexible. Brooke's friend S/Lt Johnny Dodge and his platoon from the Hood Battalion were detached and were put aboard the River Clyde and they were one of the first units to land at 'V' Beach. It was on this beach that S/Lt Dodge was badly wounded.
On the 28th of April the Royal Naval Division was temporarily broken up and the Hood Battalion landed the following day at "V" beach at the end of the Peninsular. The scene as they landed was a terrible one. There were heaps of bodies with about 20/30 in each heap. The next day the Battalion went forward to take its place in the line.
A hill called Achi Baba about 700 feet in height dominated the entire area, enabling the Turkish Army dug in on its slopes to view the whole of the British activity below. The Hood Battalion was to take part in an attempt to drive the Turks from these heights. Thus, on 6th of May 1915 the Hood Battalion moved off up the Achi Baba Nullah in sight of Achi Baba hill some 2 miles away. Soon they came under heavy enemy fire taking heavy casualties as they went forward attacking in "rushes".
Lt. Cmdr. Freyberg had reached a shack called White House an advance of about 1000 yards and here the depleted Battalion was instructed to halt. At one stage Shaw Stewart, Denis Browne and 8 Other Ranks found themselves in the Brigade's foremost position just ahead of the White House. The very popular C.O. Lieutenant‑Colonel Quilter had been shot in the chest quite early in the Battalion's advance and died soon afterwards. He is now buried in Skew Bridge Cemetery. In the attack, the Hood had casualties totalling 10
Officers and 343 men".
Sold with copy Service Record.
Leading Seaman William Brazenhall was born on the 10th of September 1892 in Glasgow, he gave his civil occupation as Civil and Mining Engineer. He joined the Hood Battalion as an Ordinary Seaman on the 9th of September 1914 and is shown on the Nominal Roll of the
Hood Battalion on the 25th of January 1915. His papers state – "Wounded Dardanelles about the 13th of May 1915, Rifle Head Dangerous. Transferred to Deaconess Hospital, Cairo, 13th of May 1915. Invalided Alexandria 16th of May 1915 Embarked on board His Majesty's
Hospital Ship Nevasa sailing for England to Royal Navy hospital Haslar.
18th of June 1915 Granted Hurt Certificate.
30th of June 1915 Discharged medically unfit. Invalided Haslar hospital 30th June 1915. King's Certificate on Discharge passed to Rating 9th of September 1919.
His Service Papers show entitlement to 1914 Star.
"The actual landings took place on 25th April 1915 and the plans were excellent but inflexible. Brooke's friend S/Lt Johnny Dodge and his platoon from the Hood Battalion were detached and were put aboard the River Clyde and they were one of the first units to land at 'V' Beach. It was on this beach that S/Lt Dodge was badly wounded.
On the 28th of April the Royal Naval Division was temporarily broken up and the Hood Battalion landed the following day at "V" beach at the end of the Peninsular. The scene as they landed was a terrible one. There were heaps of bodies with about 20/30 in each heap. The next day the Battalion went forward to take its place in the line.
A hill called Achi Baba about 700 feet in height dominated the entire area, enabling the Turkish Army dug in on its slopes to view the whole of the British activity below. The Hood Battalion was to take part in an attempt to drive the Turks from these heights. Thus, on 6th of May 1915 the Hood Battalion moved off up the Achi Baba Nullah in sight of Achi Baba hill some 2 miles away. Soon they came under heavy enemy fire taking heavy casualties as they went forward attacking in "rushes".
Lt. Cmdr. Freyberg had reached a shack called White House an advance of about 1000 yards and here the depleted Battalion was instructed to halt. At one stage Shaw Stewart, Denis Browne and 8 Other Ranks found themselves in the Brigade's foremost position just ahead of the White House. The very popular C.O. Lieutenant‑Colonel Quilter had been shot in the chest quite early in the Battalion's advance and died soon afterwards. He is now buried in Skew Bridge Cemetery. In the attack, the Hood had casualties totalling 10
Officers and 343 men".
Sold with copy Service Record.