HC Deb 27 July 1915 vol 73 cc2125-6
6. Sir J. D. REES

asked the Under-Secretary for War whether he will, if no objection exists, inform the House what losses were suffered by what troops during the fighting at Tanga last November?

Mr. TENNANT

Amongst the 2nd Batt. Loyal North Lancashire Regiment and the British officers serving with the Indian troops the casualties were:—

Officers:
Killed … … … … 19
Wounded … … … … 16
Missing … … … … 2
Other Ranks:
Killed … … … … 25
Wounded … … … … 58
Missing … … … … 27

The losses amongst the Indian troops were as follows:—

Officers:
Killed … … … 11
Wounded … … … 15
Missing … … … 3
Other Ranks:
Killed … … … 247
Wounded … … … 236
Missing … … … 140