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Born-Southampton

Enlisted-Handel Street

On 21st June, 1916, 1st London of  167 Brigade, 56th Division moved to billets in Hebuterne where preparations for the forthcoming Somme offensive were in full swing. Large working parties were a feature of their stay here, digging jump-off trenches and bringing up supplies. The enemy was well aware of these preparations and did their best to disrupt them with their artillery and everyday the casualty list rose. 27th June was a particularly bad day for 1st London. Six men were killed and another ten wounded while on these working parties. One of those killed was Cecil Ticehurst.