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Commune in Hauts-de-France, France
Festubert (French pronunciation: [fɛstybɛʁ]) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France 21 miles (34 km) southwest
Festubert
Western Front battle of 1915 in World War I
The Battle of Festubert (15–25 May 1915) was an attack by the British army in the Artois region of France on the western front during World War I. The
Battle_of_Festubert
Mountain in the country of Canada
Festubert Mountain is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia on the Continental Divide. It was named after Festubert, a village in France
Festubert_Mountain
Royal Canadian Navy vessel
HMCS Festubert was one of twelve Battle-class naval trawlers constructed for and used by the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) during the First World War. Following
HMCS_Festubert
First World War engagement on Western Front
The Defence of Festubert (23–24 November 1914) was an engagement on the Western Front early in the First World War when Indian and British battalions
Defence_of_Festubert
Native Hawaiian British Army soldier
wounded several times and received the Military Medal for his actions near Festubert during the Battle of the Lys in April 1918, where he helped repel German
George_Healiʻi_Kāhea_Beckley
The ZEC Festubert is a "zone d'exploitation contrôlée" (controlled harvesting zone) (ZEC), located in the municipality of Senneterre, in the La Vallée-de-l'Or
Zec_Festubert
Son of Oscar Wilde (1885–1915)
killed in France by a German sniper on 9 May 1915, during the Battle of Festubert. His grave is maintained by the War Graves Commission in St Vaast Post
Cyril_Holland
Military operations during the First World War
German Infantry Regiment 112 captured 800 yd (730 m) of trench east of Festubert, which were then recaptured by a night counter-attack by the Meerut Division
Winter_operations_1914–1915
Infantry battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland
losses at the Battle of Neuve-Chapelle in March 1915 and the Battle of Festubert in May 1915, amalgamated with the 2nd Battalion in September 1915. The
Black_Watch
Military unit
enemy's trenches for the renewal of the offensive on 15 May (the Battle of Festubert), though accurate shooting was hindered by poor visibility, and it was
43rd (Howitzer) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
43rd_(Howitzer)_Brigade,_Royal_Field_Artillery
Armoured regiment of the Indian Army
to France in 1914 as the Meerut Divisional Cavalry. At the Battle of Festubert, they were rushed into battle and along with the 2nd Black Watch, held
2nd_Lancers_(Gardner's_Horse)
Military unit
the night of 14/15 May it took its place in the line for the Battle of Festubert. The guns were already in place, with 47th Divisional Artillery operating
7th County of London Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
7th_County_of_London_Brigade,_Royal_Field_Artillery
Six army divisions on the Western Front
Ypres 1915 Battle of Neuve Chapelle Second Battle of Ypres Battle of Festubert Battle of Loos 1916 Battle of the Somme Attack at Fromelles 1917 Battle
British Expeditionary Force (World War I)
British_Expeditionary_Force_(World_War_I)
River in Quebec, Canada
Abitibi-Témiscamingue, in Quebec, Canada. The Kekek River is located north of zec Festubert and south-west of Gouin Reservoir. The Kekek River flows entirely through
Kekek_River
1915 Allied offensive, World War I
further north in the Battle of Aubers Ridge (9 May) and the Battle of Festubert (15–25 May). The battle was fought during the German offensive of the
Second_Battle_of_Artois
Military unit
for a resumption of the attack (the Battle of Festubert beginning on 15 May). At the Battle of Festubert the brigade attacked at dawn on the second day
20th_Brigade_(United_Kingdom)
Military unit
over its own section of line, the 1/21st being in front of Festubert. The Battle of Festubert began on 15 May and, on 25 May, the 47th Division extended
1st_Surrey_Rifles
Military unit
Columbia Hussars were allied to the 4th Queen's Own Hussars. Ypres, 1915 Festubert, 1915 List of regiments of cavalry of the Canadian Militia (1900–1920)
British_Columbia_Hussars
Military unit
Duke of York's Own) (Until 1936) South Africa, 1900 Ypres, 1915, '17 Festubert, 1915 Mount Sorrel Somme, 1916 Arras, 1917, '18 Hill 70 Amiens Hindenburg
York_Regiment
Bassée canal and then came under heavy attack. On 29 October 1914, near Festubert, the following deed took place for which Leach and Sergeant John Hogan
James_Leach_(VC)
British author and translator (1886–1967)
had been killed by a German sniper on 9 May 1915, during the Battle of Festubert in France. Holland became an author and translator. At the beginning of
Vyvyan_Holland
Military unit
Corps of First Army on 4 October. 9th Heavy Bty went into the line at Festubert but did not begin registering its guns until 15 October, when with aircraft
9th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery
9th_Heavy_Battery,_Royal_Garrison_Artillery
Prefecture and commune in Hauts-de-France, France
Fampoux Farbus Fauquembergues Favreuil Febvin-Palfart Ferfay Ferques Festubert Feuchy Ficheux Fiefs Fiennes Fillièvres Fléchin Flers Fleurbaix Fleury
Arras
Infantry regiment of the British Army
1914, Gheluvelt, Nonne Bosschen, Givenchy 1914, Neuve Chapelle, Aubers, Festubert 1915, Loos, Somme 1916 1918, Flers–Courcelette, Morval, Pilckem, Poelcapelle
Scots_Guards
Military unit
the following battle honours. Ypres, 1915, '17 Gravenstafel St. Julien Festubert, 1915 Mount Sorrel Somme, 1916 Pozières Thiepval Ancre Heights Arras,
13th Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada), CEF
13th_Battalion_(Royal_Highlanders_of_Canada),_CEF
Regiment of the Indian Army
distinction of winning two Victoria Crosses; Nk Darwan Singh Negi at Festubert and Rfn Gabar Singh Negi (posthumous) at Neuve Chapelle. Nk Darwan Singh
Garhwal_Rifles
Regiment of the Indian Army
concluded on 4 May. Later that month the battalion took part in the Battle of Festubert and in September the Battle of Loos began, the last major engagement on
1st Gorkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment)
1st_Gorkha_Rifles_(The_Malaun_Regiment)
Infantry regiment of the British Army
Tirah, Punjab Frontier, Afghanistan 1919 First World War: La Bassée 1914, Festubert 1914–15, Givenchy 1914, Neuve Chapelle, Aubers, Loos, France and Flanders
Royal_Gurkha_Rifles
Canadian Maneouvre Division based at CFB Edmonton, Alberta
During its service in the First World War, the division fought at Ypres, Festubert, the Somme, Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele and Amiens among other notable battles
1st_Canadian_Division
Unit of the WWI Canadian Expeditionary Force
Army to describe the attack as the single bravest act of the entire war. Festubert, 1915: Fought 20 kilometres north of Vimy, France, this unsuccessful attempt
10th Battalion (Canadians), CEF
10th_Battalion_(Canadians),_CEF
British Army officer (1864–1922)
Gallipoli, the BEF barely had enough High Explosive shell for the Battle of Festubert, which he thought could be "one of the decisive actions of the war". The
Sir_Henry_Wilson,_1st_Baronet
Canadian naval officer (1903–2000)
Lieutenant DeWolf received his first command, the Battle-class trawler HMCS Festubert at Halifax. In May 1931, he married Gwendolen Gilbert of Somerset, Bermuda
Harry_DeWolf
Inactive British Army formation
Field Ambulance, RAMC By the time of the battles of Aubers Ridge and Festubert (May 1915), I Corps still had 1st and 2nd Divisions under command, but
I_Corps_(United_Kingdom)
Africa, is occupied by South African troops. May 15–25 Western Battle of Festubert. May 16 – June 23 Eastern Battle of Konary. May 23 Politics Italy declares
Timeline_of_World_War_I
Military unit
the night of 14/15 May it took its place in the line for the Battle of Festubert. The guns were already in place, with 47th Divisional Artillery operating
8th County of London Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
8th_County_of_London_Brigade,_Royal_Field_Artillery
British public administrator
Captain The Hon. John Neville Bigge (b. 1887), was killed in action near Festubert on 15 May 1915 whilst serving with the 1st Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps
Arthur Bigge, 1st Baron Stamfordham
Arthur_Bigge,_1st_Baron_Stamfordham
Military unit
suffering its first casualties. After holding a section of the line near Festubert in early May, the battalion became the first in the 47th Division to go
7th (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment
7th_(City_of_London)_Battalion,_London_Regiment
British Army general (1852–1925)
clever and he has an awful temper" (23 May 1915). Another offensive at Festubert began on the night of 15–16 May and dragged on until 27 May. Some ground
John French, 1st Earl of Ypres
John_French,_1st_Earl_of_Ypres
Military unit
the night of 14/15 May it took its place in the line for the Battle of Festubert. The guns were already in place, with 47th Divisional Artillery operating
3rd Middlesex Artillery Volunteers
3rd_Middlesex_Artillery_Volunteers
Military unit
the night of 14/15 May it took its place in the line for the Battle of Festubert. The guns were already in place, with 47th Divisional Artillery operating
6th County of London Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
6th_County_of_London_Brigade,_Royal_Field_Artillery
Canadian Army infantry regiment, 1885–1954
CEF 241st (Canadian Scottish Borderers) Battalion, CEF Ypres, 1915, '17 Festubert, 1915 Mount Sorrel Somme, 1916, '18 Flers-Courcelette Thiepval Ancre Heights
Essex_Scottish_Regiment
British Army in Western Europe from 1939 to 1940
Military Operations France and Belgium, 1915: Battles of Aubers Ridge, Festubert and Loos. History of the Great War Based on Official Documents by Direction
British Expeditionary Force (World War II)
British_Expeditionary_Force_(World_War_II)
Municipal building in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, England
locally, died while serving with the South Wales Borderers at the Battle of Festubert in May 1915. The town hall continued to serve as the headquarters of the
Bishop's_Castle_Town_Hall
British sport shooter (1871–1916)
the First World War, serving as a private with the Royal Fusiliers near Festubert. He was buried at Brown's Road Military Cemetery nearby. List of Olympians
Geoffrey_Coles
Canadian Army armoured regiment
battle honour Afghanistan. North West Canada, 1885 South Africa, 1900 Festubert, 1915 Somme, 1916, '18 Bazentin Pozières Flers–Courcelette Cambrai, 1917
Royal_Canadian_Dragoons
British Army military chaplain and priest
seven officers and 200 men of the Munsters who had died in an action at Festubert from 21 to 22 December. The 2nd Munsters, barely recovered from their
Francis_Gleeson_(priest)
Canadian First Nations soldier, politician and activist
awarded the Military Medal while fighting at the second battle of Ypres, Festubert and Givenchy, for courage above fire in getting important messages through
Francis_Pegahmagabow
Military unit
Chapelle, Gravenstafel, St. Julien, Frezenberg, Heliewaarde, Aubers, Festubert 1915, Hooge 1915, Loos, Mount Sorrel, Somme 1916, 18, Albert 1916, 18
Royal_Green_Jackets
Infantry regiment of the Indian Army
Sikh France and Flanders 1914-15, 2 & 5 Sikh Suez Canal 1914-15, 1 Sikh Festubert 1915, 2 Sikh Tigris 1916, 3 & 5 Sikh Pyres 1915, 2 & 4 Sikh Sari Bair
Sikh_Regiment
Part of WWI German offensive in Flanders
against the southern part of the Allied line between Armentières and Festubert. The barrage continued until dawn on 9 April. The Sixth Army then attacked
Battle_of_the_Lys_(1918)
Military unit
India, South Africa 1879, Khartoum, South Africa 1900-02 First World War: Festubert, Somme 1916 '18, Morval, Cambrai 1917 '18, St. Quentin, Avre, Hazebrouck
Queen's_Royal_Lancers
Infantry regiment of the British Army
Zillebeke. In May 1915, the 1st Battalion took part in the Battle of Festubert, though did not see much action. Two further battalions were formed for
Irish_Guards
Infantry regiment of the British Army
1914, Gheluvelt, Nonne Bosschen, Givenchy 1914, Neuve Chapelle, Aubers, Festubert 1915, Loos, Mount Sorrel, Somme 1916 '18, Flers-Courcelette, Morval, Pilckem
Coldstream_Guards
Battle of the First World War
Military Operations France and Belgium, 1915: Battles of Aubers Ridge, Festubert, and Loos. History of the Great War Based on Official Documents by Direction
Second_Battle_of_Ypres
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
Own Poona Horse. On 24 November 1914, de Pass entered a German sap near Festubert, France, and destroyed a traverse in the face of the enemy's bombs. He
Frank_de_Pass
Scottish musician and shinty player
called "Our Heroes". This commemorated the centenary of the Battle of Festubert and included a performance on the set of bagpipes that were being played
Gary_Innes
Military unit
Lincoln and Welland Regiment had gained the battle honors Ypres, 1915, '17; Festubert, 1915; Somme, 1916; Arras, 1917; and Hill 70. Between the wars, both the
Lincoln_and_Welland_Regiment
British field marshal (1861–1928)
rather than amassing firepower to inflict maximum damage. Attacks (at Festubert, 15–25 May) as a diversion, gained 1,100 yards (1,000 m) over a front
Douglas_Haig,_1st_Earl_Haig
Military unit
I France and Flanders 1914–15: La Bassée 1914, Festubert 1914, Givenchy 1914, Neuve Chapelle, Festubert 1915, Aubers, Loos Mesopotamia 1915–18: Defence
Bengal_Engineer_Group
Military unit
Batoche North West Canada, 1885 South Africa, 1899–1900 Ypres, 1915, '17 Festubert, 1915 Mount Sorrel Somme, 1916, '18 Flers-Courcelette Ancre Heights Arras
Royal_Grenadiers
Military unit
position at Cuinchy. In May it was again in action during the Battle of Festubert, consolidating the advance of the Irish Guards under heavy shellfire.
Hertfordshire_Regiment
Belgium Frederick Barter Royal Welsh Fusiliers 1915-05-1616 May 1915 Festubert, France Cyril Bassett New Zealand Divisional Signal Company 1915-08-077
List of First World War Victoria Cross recipients
List_of_First_World_War_Victoria_Cross_recipients
British cricketer and army officer
action on 21 December 1914, while leading an attack on German trenches at Festubert in France. His body was not recovered from the battlefield and he was
Edmund_Thomson
Recipient of the Military Cross
[citation needed] Wintle saw action at Ypres, the Somme, La Bassée and Festubert, supposedly capturing the village of Vesle single-handedly before handing
Alfred_Wintle
Military unit
CANADA SOUTH AFRICA, 1899–1900 YPRES, 1915, '17 Gravenstafel St. Julien FESTUBERT, 1915 MOUNT SORREL SOMME, 1916 Pozières Flers-Courcelette Thiepval Ancre
Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada
Black_Watch_(Royal_Highland_Regiment)_of_Canada
Military unit
the Highland Light Infantry under the 2nd Division at the battles of Festubert and Loos. In May 1916 the battalion was transferred to the 33rd Division
Glasgow_Highlanders
Department of France
Fampoux Farbus Fauquembergues Favreuil Febvin-Palfart Ferfay Ferques Festubert Feuchy Ficheux Fiefs Fiennes Fillièvres Fléchin Flers Fleurbaix Fleury
Pas-de-Calais
Regiment of the Indian Army
men. The regiment won 14 battle honours during this period: La Bassee, Festubert, Givenchy, Neauve Chapelle, Aubers, France and Flanders 1914–15; Egypt
8th_Gorkha_Rifles
Military unit
battle honours: Ypres, 1915, '17 Ypres, 1917 Gravenstafel St. Julien Festubert, 1915 Mount Sorrel Somme, 1916 Thiepval Ancre Heights Arras, 1917, '18
8th Battalion (90th Winnipeg Rifles), CEF
8th_Battalion_(90th_Winnipeg_Rifles),_CEF
Regiment of the Indian Army
as the "Race to the Sea". The battalion was involved in the defence of Festubert in November and Givenchy in December, during a bitter winter that the
3rd_Gorkha_Rifles
1917 Canadian naval trawler class
The six vessels built by Polson, Vimy, Ypres, St. Julien, Messines, Festubert, and St. Eloi, were commissioned on 13 November 1917. The six vessels
Battle-class_trawler
Subprefecture and commune in Hauts-de-France, France
Fampoux Farbus Fauquembergues Favreuil Febvin-Palfart Ferfay Ferques Festubert Feuchy Ficheux Fiefs Fiennes Fillièvres Fléchin Flers Fleurbaix Fleury
Calais
Canadian infantry regiment
emblazoned on the regimental colour. Ypres, 1915, '17 Gravenstafel St. Julien Festubert, 1915 Mount Sorrel Somme, 1916 Thiepval Ancre Heights Arras, 1917, '18
Calgary_Highlanders
Commune in Hauts-de-France, France
Fampoux Farbus Fauquembergues Favreuil Febvin-Palfart Ferfay Ferques Festubert Feuchy Ficheux Fiefs Fiennes Fillièvres Fléchin Flers Fleurbaix Fleury
Beaurains
Line infantry regiment of the British Army
Langemarck 1914 '17, Gheluvelt, Givenchy 1914, Neuve Chapelle, Aubers, Festubert 1915, Loos, Somme 1916 '18, Albert 1916 '18, Bazentin, Delville Wood,
Royal_Welch_Fusiliers
Canadian military unit (1866–1936)
Yorkshire Regiment) (Until 1936) North West Canada, 1885 Ypres, 1915, '17 Festubert, 1915 Mount Sorrel Somme, 1916, '18 Arras, 1917, '18 Hill 70 Pilckem Langemarck
York_Rangers
Infantry regiment of the British Army
Hill 60, Gravenstafel, St. Julien, Frezenberg, Bellewaarde, Aubers, Festubert, Hooge 1915, Loos, Somme 1916 and 1918, Albert 1916 and 1918, Bazentin
Royal_Yorkshire_Regiment
Flying Ace and Royal Air Force Squadron Leader (1896-1986)
22 July 1918 @0925 Sopwith Camel (D9585) Fokker D.VII Out of control Festubert 24 22 July 1918 @1035 Sopwith Camel (D9585) Fokker D.VII Destroyed Carvin
Leonard_Rochford
Military unit
VC – (2nd Battalion) at Festubert, France, on 29 October 1914. Second lieutenant James Leach VC – (2nd Battalion) at Festubert France in the First World
Manchester_Regiment
Commune in Hauts-de-France, France
the site of the Battle of the Boar's Head. Arrondissement of Béthune: Festubert La Couture Vieille-Chapelle Violaines Laventie Lorgies Neuve-Chapelle
Richebourg,_Pas-de-Calais
German strongpoint on the Western Front during the First World War
troops to retreat rather than fight. After the experience of the Battle of Festubert, where Allied artillery had proved capable of destroying a great width
Hohenzollern_Redoubt
Subprefecture and commune in Hauts-de-France, France
Fampoux Farbus Fauquembergues Favreuil Febvin-Palfart Ferfay Ferques Festubert Feuchy Ficheux Fiefs Fiennes Fillièvres Fléchin Flers Fleurbaix Fleury
Montreuil-sur-Mer
1915 Second Battle of Artois Battle of Aubers Ridge 9 May 1915 Battle of Festubert 15–27 May 1915 Second Action at Givenchy 15–16 May 1915 Third Battle of
List of Canadian battles during the First World War
List_of_Canadian_battles_during_the_First_World_War
Military unit
division next took part in the Battles of Neuve Chapelle, Aubers Ridge, Festubert and Loos in 1915. The division's composition at this time was: GOC: Lieut-Gen
7th_(Meerut)_Division
1915, followed by the Battle of Aubers Ridge on 9 May 1915, Battle of Festubert from 15 to 25 May 1915, and the Battle of Loos from 25 September to 18
List of World War I memorials and cemeteries in Pas-de-Calais
List_of_World_War_I_memorials_and_cemeteries_in_Pas-de-Calais
Subprefecture and commune in Hauts-de-France, France
Fampoux Farbus Fauquembergues Favreuil Febvin-Palfart Ferfay Ferques Festubert Feuchy Ficheux Fiefs Fiennes Fillièvres Fléchin Flers Fleurbaix Fleury
Boulogne-sur-Mer
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
whilst conveying the wounded men into safety. He was killed in action at Festubert, France, on 16 May 1915, but his body was never found - he is commemorated
Abraham_Acton
but in 1915 he returned to his regiment and was killed in action at Festubert" (France) on 18 May 1915. He is buried at Le Touret Military Cemetery
List of pilots awarded an Aviator's Certificate by the Royal Aero Club in 1911
List_of_pilots_awarded_an_Aviator's_Certificate_by_the_Royal_Aero_Club_in_1911
Commune in Hauts-de-France, France
Fampoux Farbus Fauquembergues Favreuil Febvin-Palfart Ferfay Ferques Festubert Feuchy Ficheux Fiefs Fiennes Fillièvres Fléchin Flers Fleurbaix Fleury
Berck
Rifle regiment of the Indian Army
Africa China 1900 Afghanistan 1919 Givenchy 1914 Neuve Chapelle Aubers Festubert 1915 France and Flanders 1914–15 Egypt 1915 Gaza Nebi Samwil Jerusalem
Rajputana_Rifles
Military unit
by The Royal Canadian Regiment. Ypres 1915, 17 Gravenstafel St. Julien Festubert, 1915 Mount Sorrel Somme 1916 Pozieres Flers-Courcelette Ancre Heights
1st Battalion (Ontario Regiment), CEF
1st_Battalion_(Ontario_Regiment),_CEF
British military unit
from Mons, Marne 1914 '18, Aisne 1914, La Bassée 1914, Armentières 1914, Festubert 1914 '15, Givenchy 1914, Neuve Chapelle, Ypres 1915 '17 '18, St. Julien
Seaforth_Highlanders
Commune in Hauts-de-France, France
Fampoux Farbus Fauquembergues Favreuil Febvin-Palfart Ferfay Ferques Festubert Feuchy Ficheux Fiefs Fiennes Fillièvres Fléchin Flers Fleurbaix Fleury
Vimy
was of great value to other Disposal Sections. 1940 Richard Frederick Festubert Williams Lieutenant (temporary Captain), Corps of Royal Engineers Conspicuous
List of recipients of the George Medal, 1940s
List_of_recipients_of_the_George_Medal,_1940s
Commune in Hauts-de-France, France
Fampoux Farbus Fauquembergues Favreuil Febvin-Palfart Ferfay Ferques Festubert Feuchy Ficheux Fiefs Fiennes Fillièvres Fléchin Flers Fleurbaix Fleury
Avion,_Pas-de-Calais
Aviator and military historian (1943–2021)
Neuve Chapelle, Givenchy, capture of Neuve Chapelle, the second Ypres, Festubert and the Loos offensive. His book 1947: a Soldiers' Story was written from
Pushpindar_Singh
Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (attached to British Expeditionary Force) Festubert 17–25 May 1915 Canadian Division and Canadian Cavalry Brigade Second Action
History_of_the_Canadian_Army
Subprefecture and commune in Hauts-de-France, France
Fampoux Farbus Fauquembergues Favreuil Febvin-Palfart Ferfay Ferques Festubert Feuchy Ficheux Fiefs Fiennes Fillièvres Fléchin Flers Fleurbaix Fleury
Lens,_Pas-de-Calais
Military unit
Givenchy and billets at Gorre, and in March at Festubert with reserve billets at Le Touret. The Festubert area was badly flooded and the line consisted
15th (Service) Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers (1st London Welsh)
15th_(Service)_Battalion,_Royal_Welsh_Fusiliers_(1st_London_Welsh)
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