BRONFAY FARM MILITARY CEMETERY
Bray-sur-Somme
Somme
France
GPS Coordinates - Latitude: 49.96782, Longitude: 2.74339
Location Information
Bray-sur-Somme is a village 8 kilometres south-east of Albert. Bronfay Farm is 3 kilometres north-east of the village on the road to Maricourt and the Cemetery is on the south-east side of the road opposite the farm.
Visiting Information
Wheelchair access to site possible - maybe by alternative entrance.
Historical Information
The cemetery was begun by French troops in October 1914, but little used by them. It was used by Commonwealth troops from August 1915 to February 1917, particularly during the Battle of the Somme, when the XIV Corps Main Dressing station was at the farm. During the retreat and advance of 1918, further burials were made and after the Armistice, graves of March, August and September 1918, were brought in from the fields between Bronfay Farm and Bray.
Bronfay Farm Military Cemetery contains 538 burials and commemorations of the First World War. 13 of the burials are unidentified but there are special memorials to two casualties believed to be buried among them.
Total Burials: 538.
Identified Casualties: United Kingdom 508, Australia 14, India 2, South Africa 1. Total 525.
Unidentified Casualties: United Kingdom 11, Australia 1, Unknown 1. Total 13.
The cemetery was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and George Hartley Goldsmith
Bray-sur-Somme is a village 8 kilometres south-east of Albert. Bronfay Farm is 3 kilometres north-east of the village on the road to Maricourt and the Cemetery is on the south-east side of the road opposite the farm.
Visiting Information
Wheelchair access to site possible - maybe by alternative entrance.
Historical Information
The cemetery was begun by French troops in October 1914, but little used by them. It was used by Commonwealth troops from August 1915 to February 1917, particularly during the Battle of the Somme, when the XIV Corps Main Dressing station was at the farm. During the retreat and advance of 1918, further burials were made and after the Armistice, graves of March, August and September 1918, were brought in from the fields between Bronfay Farm and Bray.
Bronfay Farm Military Cemetery contains 538 burials and commemorations of the First World War. 13 of the burials are unidentified but there are special memorials to two casualties believed to be buried among them.
Total Burials: 538.
Identified Casualties: United Kingdom 508, Australia 14, India 2, South Africa 1. Total 525.
Unidentified Casualties: United Kingdom 11, Australia 1, Unknown 1. Total 13.
The cemetery was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and George Hartley Goldsmith
Images in gallery below © Geerhard Joos
Lieutenant
Arthur Philip Bills
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
11th August 1918, aged 23.
Plot II. G. 47.
Son of George Isaac and Harriet Bills, of 84, Frederick St., Unley, South Australia. Native of Laura, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription "Loved And Youngest Son Of Mr. & Mrs. G. I. Bills Of Unley ,S.A."
A 21 year old clerk prior to enlisting on 15 March 1916, he embarked for overseas as a Private (service number 2856) with the 7th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 6 November 1916 aboard HMAT Afric. Following further training in England, he joined the 50th Battalion in France in May 1917. Two months later, he was back in England undergoing officer training at Cambridge where he was appointed a Second Lieutenant on 3 November 1917. After rejoining the 50th Battalion in France later in November, he was wounded in action near Villers-Bretonneux on 6 May 1918. While undergoing medical treatment for his wounds, he was promoted to Lieutenant on 14 May 1918. He rejoined the 50th Battalion in June and was killed in action near Bray, France on 11 August 1918.
In 1923 brothers-in-law Thomas Fisher and Albert Harvey toured battlefields and war cemeteries and photographed graves of their relatives.
95036 Company Serjeant Major
Thomas Cooke. M. C., D. C. M., M. M.
4th Bn. Royal Fusiliers
26th August 1918, aged 31.
Plot II. F. 62.
Son of George and Mary Jane Cooke, of 195, Askern Rd., Bentley, Doncaster.
His headstone bears the inscription "Forever In Our Thoughts"
CSM THOMAS COOKE was my great great uncle and served initially as a warrant officer in the K.O.Y.L.I joining at Bentley near Doncaster and later became a CSM in the Royal Fusiliers. He was killed in action the day after my grandad was born and so my grandad was named after him and the place where he was killed (Albert). Thomas was a miner before the war and wasn't married so when he was awarded the MC he never had the chance to receive it himself, his sister Clara received it on his behalf, after his death.
Picture courtesy of great, great niece, Karen Booth
Thomas Cooke. M. C., D. C. M., M. M.
4th Bn. Royal Fusiliers
26th August 1918, aged 31.
Plot II. F. 62.
Son of George and Mary Jane Cooke, of 195, Askern Rd., Bentley, Doncaster.
His headstone bears the inscription "Forever In Our Thoughts"
CSM THOMAS COOKE was my great great uncle and served initially as a warrant officer in the K.O.Y.L.I joining at Bentley near Doncaster and later became a CSM in the Royal Fusiliers. He was killed in action the day after my grandad was born and so my grandad was named after him and the place where he was killed (Albert). Thomas was a miner before the war and wasn't married so when he was awarded the MC he never had the chance to receive it himself, his sister Clara received it on his behalf, after his death.
Picture courtesy of great, great niece, Karen Booth
23856 Private
Joseph Crabb
"B" Company, 10th Bn., Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
3rd August 1916, aged 31.
Plot II. B. 19.
Son of Sam and Maria Crabb, of Three Doors, Holmbush, Par Station, Cornwall; husband of Martha Louisa Crabb, of The Fields, Union Rd., Mount Charles, St. Austell, Cornwall.
His headstone bears the inscription "Rest In Peace"
Joseph Crabb
"B" Company, 10th Bn., Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
3rd August 1916, aged 31.
Plot II. B. 19.
Son of Sam and Maria Crabb, of Three Doors, Holmbush, Par Station, Cornwall; husband of Martha Louisa Crabb, of The Fields, Union Rd., Mount Charles, St. Austell, Cornwall.
His headstone bears the inscription "Rest In Peace"
1822 Private
David Thomas Evans
1st Bn. Welsh Guards
9th December 1916, aged 20.
Plot II. E. 5.
Uncle David, picture on the wall, Welsh Guards uniform, admired by all.
Never met the family but so near, Mam told us all holding back a tear.
Killed in action in his youth so the letter read, it made no difference she knew her brother was dead.
Poppies on the picture always stayed in place, each year the family knew she'd find another space.
Uncle David, picture on the wall, to us all you looked so tall.
To attention always stood, O to speak we wish you could.
For the family always been a part, more important you lived in Mam's heart.
Picture and text courtesy of Mel Hawkins
David Thomas Evans
1st Bn. Welsh Guards
9th December 1916, aged 20.
Plot II. E. 5.
Uncle David, picture on the wall, Welsh Guards uniform, admired by all.
Never met the family but so near, Mam told us all holding back a tear.
Killed in action in his youth so the letter read, it made no difference she knew her brother was dead.
Poppies on the picture always stayed in place, each year the family knew she'd find another space.
Uncle David, picture on the wall, to us all you looked so tall.
To attention always stood, O to speak we wish you could.
For the family always been a part, more important you lived in Mam's heart.
Picture and text courtesy of Mel Hawkins
Group portrait of members of 10th Reinforcements, 50th Battalion.
Left to right, back row: 3607 Private (Pte) Thomas Melville Birrell; 3615 Pte Arthur Edmund John Bennet; 3694 Pte Gustave Peers. Front row: 3762 Pte Arthur James Evely; 3629 Kenneth Raymond Duncan; 3597 Corporal (Cpl) Arthur Frederick Turner; 3670 Pte Cyril Cowan Murray.
All members embarked from Melbourne on 4 August 1917 aboard HMAT Themistocles (A32) for Glasgow, Scotland.
3762 Private Arthur James Evely, a carpenter from Port Pirie, South Australia, prior to enlistment, trained with the 13th Training Battalion and with the 4th Divisional Signals School before proceeding to France where he joined his battalion on the Western Front near Amiens in mid July 1918. Private Evely was killed in action near Bray, France, on 13 August 1918. He was aged 19 years. Plot II. G. 46. Son of John and Mary Evely. Native of Port Pirie, South Australia. Inscription "Until The day Dawns And The Shadows Flee Away"
Left to right, back row: 3607 Private (Pte) Thomas Melville Birrell; 3615 Pte Arthur Edmund John Bennet; 3694 Pte Gustave Peers. Front row: 3762 Pte Arthur James Evely; 3629 Kenneth Raymond Duncan; 3597 Corporal (Cpl) Arthur Frederick Turner; 3670 Pte Cyril Cowan Murray.
All members embarked from Melbourne on 4 August 1917 aboard HMAT Themistocles (A32) for Glasgow, Scotland.
3762 Private Arthur James Evely, a carpenter from Port Pirie, South Australia, prior to enlistment, trained with the 13th Training Battalion and with the 4th Divisional Signals School before proceeding to France where he joined his battalion on the Western Front near Amiens in mid July 1918. Private Evely was killed in action near Bray, France, on 13 August 1918. He was aged 19 years. Plot II. G. 46. Son of John and Mary Evely. Native of Port Pirie, South Australia. Inscription "Until The day Dawns And The Shadows Flee Away"
2797 Private
Charles Richard Gwilt
1st Bn. Welsh Guards
30th December 1916, aged 20.
Plot II. E. 20.
Son of Thomas and Sarah Gwilt of Walton Cottage, Much Wenlock, Shropshire and younger brother of Thomas, William (my Grandfather), Elizabeth and Edith.
Charles Richard Gwilt was my Great Uncle, he was born on the 20th July 1896 on the Dudmaston Estate, Quatt, Shropshire and worked on one of the estates farms till he enlisted in the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards in Broseley, Shropshire. My mother always said that 'Uncle Charlie' was 'blown to smithereens' at the Battle of the Somme and no remains were found, so I was astonished to discover that he must have been wounded and subsequently died of those wounds some weeks later after the battle ended on 18 November 1916 at what was then Bronfay Farm Dressing Station which became a WW1 Cemetery were he is buried. Sadly my Mother passed away in her mid nineties in 2016 not knowing what I have found out, but at least future generations are now aware.
Picture courtesy of Great Nephew, Alan Fanthom
Charles Richard Gwilt
1st Bn. Welsh Guards
30th December 1916, aged 20.
Plot II. E. 20.
Son of Thomas and Sarah Gwilt of Walton Cottage, Much Wenlock, Shropshire and younger brother of Thomas, William (my Grandfather), Elizabeth and Edith.
Charles Richard Gwilt was my Great Uncle, he was born on the 20th July 1896 on the Dudmaston Estate, Quatt, Shropshire and worked on one of the estates farms till he enlisted in the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards in Broseley, Shropshire. My mother always said that 'Uncle Charlie' was 'blown to smithereens' at the Battle of the Somme and no remains were found, so I was astonished to discover that he must have been wounded and subsequently died of those wounds some weeks later after the battle ended on 18 November 1916 at what was then Bronfay Farm Dressing Station which became a WW1 Cemetery were he is buried. Sadly my Mother passed away in her mid nineties in 2016 not knowing what I have found out, but at least future generations are now aware.
Picture courtesy of Great Nephew, Alan Fanthom
Five members of the 3rd Australian Pioneer Battalion standing at the front door of their billet in an undamaged house. Identified from left to right: 196 Company Sergeant Major Walter Lawrence Millward Fynney, carpenter from St Kilda, Victoria; 171 Corporal (Cpl) Frank Daniel Corbett, grocer from Windsor, Victoria; 1729A Cpl Archibald John Mason, miner from Craigie, Victoria; 1550A Private (Pte) Alexander Hamilton, mill hand from Belgrave, Victoria (killed in action 22 August 1918); 287 Pte Benjamin Nottage, bushman from Walhalla, Victoria (killed in action 22 August 1918). Privates Hamilton and Nottage were killed by the one bombshell and are both buried in the Bronfay Farm Military Cemetery, Bray-sur-Somme, France.
1550 Private Alexander Hamilton, 3rd Australian Pioneers, died 22nd August 1918, aged 26. Plot II. G. 49. Son of Robert and Agnes Hamilton, of Patch, Belgrave, Victoria, Australia. Native of North Melbourne. Inscription "May His Dear Soul Rest In Peace"
287 Private Benjamin Nottage, 3rd Australian Pioneers, died 22nd August 1918, aged 28. Plot II. G. 48. Son of Mrs. E. Schultz., of Walhalla, Victoria, Australia.
1550 Private Alexander Hamilton, 3rd Australian Pioneers, died 22nd August 1918, aged 26. Plot II. G. 49. Son of Robert and Agnes Hamilton, of Patch, Belgrave, Victoria, Australia. Native of North Melbourne. Inscription "May His Dear Soul Rest In Peace"
287 Private Benjamin Nottage, 3rd Australian Pioneers, died 22nd August 1918, aged 28. Plot II. G. 48. Son of Mrs. E. Schultz., of Walhalla, Victoria, Australia.
2958 Bombardier
Thomas George Herweg
1st Brigade, Australian Field Artillery
7th October 1918, aged 22.
Plot II. G. 22.
Son of Frederick William and Elizabeth Herweg, of 555, Mount Alexander Rd., Moonee Ponds, Victoria, Australia. Native of Essendon.
His headstone bears the inscription "In Loving Memory Of Our Dear Son And Brother Tom, Mrs Herweg And Family"
Thomas George Herweg
1st Brigade, Australian Field Artillery
7th October 1918, aged 22.
Plot II. G. 22.
Son of Frederick William and Elizabeth Herweg, of 555, Mount Alexander Rd., Moonee Ponds, Victoria, Australia. Native of Essendon.
His headstone bears the inscription "In Loving Memory Of Our Dear Son And Brother Tom, Mrs Herweg And Family"
504542 Driver
Levi John Humphries
503rd Field Company, Royal Engineers
3rd September 1918, aged 21.
Plot II. F. 61.
Son of John and Agnes Humphries, of 98, Commercial Rd., Swindon.
His headstone bears the inscription "Sleep On Beloved, Sleep"
Click on image to enlarge
Levi was born in Swindon on Jan 10 1897. When he left school he worked in the Swindon Railway works as a Engine cleaner until 1914. He joined the COY Wessex Field Royal Engineers in 1915 at the age 18 but sign as 20 years oldHis Army No was 504542 & he was a Driver for the horse.
Picture and information from Gary Maskelyne
Levi John Humphries
503rd Field Company, Royal Engineers
3rd September 1918, aged 21.
Plot II. F. 61.
Son of John and Agnes Humphries, of 98, Commercial Rd., Swindon.
His headstone bears the inscription "Sleep On Beloved, Sleep"
Click on image to enlarge
Levi was born in Swindon on Jan 10 1897. When he left school he worked in the Swindon Railway works as a Engine cleaner until 1914. He joined the COY Wessex Field Royal Engineers in 1915 at the age 18 but sign as 20 years oldHis Army No was 504542 & he was a Driver for the horse.
Picture and information from Gary Maskelyne
32170 Serjeant
David B. Hunter
28th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps
20th July 1916, aged 27.
Plot II. A. 24.
Son of Mrs. J. S. Hunter, of 9, Hill Crescent, Cupar, Fife.
His headstone bears the inscription "Love, Friendship, Honour All Are Thine Thy Country And Thy Duty"
David B. Hunter
28th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps
20th July 1916, aged 27.
Plot II. A. 24.
Son of Mrs. J. S. Hunter, of 9, Hill Crescent, Cupar, Fife.
His headstone bears the inscription "Love, Friendship, Honour All Are Thine Thy Country And Thy Duty"
Captain
Douglas William Hurd
7th Bn. Middlesex Regiment
17th September 1916, aged 21.
Plot II. C. 7.
His headstone bears the inscription Also In Memory Of His Brother Lieut. Angier Percy Hurd, Herts. Regiment, 30th March 1918. Aged 21. "They Played The Game"
His brother is buried in Hangard Communal Cemetery Extension
Douglas William Hurd
7th Bn. Middlesex Regiment
17th September 1916, aged 21.
Plot II. C. 7.
His headstone bears the inscription Also In Memory Of His Brother Lieut. Angier Percy Hurd, Herts. Regiment, 30th March 1918. Aged 21. "They Played The Game"
His brother is buried in Hangard Communal Cemetery Extension
390132 Coy. Serjeant Major
Thomas William Manktelow D. C. M.
9th Bn. Queen Victoria's Rifles
24th August 1918, aged 23.
Special Memorial
Son of Oliver and Florence Manktelow (nee Henderson) of 17 Delhi St. Islington
Husband of Annie Mabel (May) Manktelow (nee Bartleman)
Born 05/06/1895 in Islington, London.
His headstone bears the inscription "Fondly Remembered By His Loving Wife, Loyal Brother And Unseen Son Progenie Vivat"
This casualty is also recorded on Panel 10 of the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France. His name will however be removed when the panel is next replaced.
In 1914 at the age of 19, Will enlisted in the QVR, London Regt. By the summer of 1918 he was Company Sergeant Major with a Distinguished Conduct Medal involved in the fighting withdrawal in the face of the German spring offensive. By August the German advance had stalled at Amiens and his unit was part of the general advance eastward, north of the River Somme. It was here near Bray that he was killed in action. His Company commander wrote to his expectant widow to say he was buried at Bronfay Farm, but damage from enemy air action in 1940 destroyed the official pertinent service records in London. Will’s name was placed on the monument at Vis en Artois as “no known grave”.
After 90 years, at the instigation of his son, Bill Manktelow (now deceased), searches on the ground done by the Canadian family and with the kind help of historians Peter Allam and Paula Flanagan Kesteloot, his burial at Bronfay Farm Cemetery has been confirmed. When ready, the installation of a headstone for this soldier will be attended by a party from the Royal Green Jackets (perpetuates the QVR), courtesy of Captain Baz Melia, a bugler, piper and padre.
"Progenie vivat"
Picture courtesy of Jane Manktelow-Hutchings, granddaughter of this soldier
Thomas William Manktelow D. C. M.
9th Bn. Queen Victoria's Rifles
24th August 1918, aged 23.
Special Memorial
Son of Oliver and Florence Manktelow (nee Henderson) of 17 Delhi St. Islington
Husband of Annie Mabel (May) Manktelow (nee Bartleman)
Born 05/06/1895 in Islington, London.
His headstone bears the inscription "Fondly Remembered By His Loving Wife, Loyal Brother And Unseen Son Progenie Vivat"
This casualty is also recorded on Panel 10 of the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France. His name will however be removed when the panel is next replaced.
In 1914 at the age of 19, Will enlisted in the QVR, London Regt. By the summer of 1918 he was Company Sergeant Major with a Distinguished Conduct Medal involved in the fighting withdrawal in the face of the German spring offensive. By August the German advance had stalled at Amiens and his unit was part of the general advance eastward, north of the River Somme. It was here near Bray that he was killed in action. His Company commander wrote to his expectant widow to say he was buried at Bronfay Farm, but damage from enemy air action in 1940 destroyed the official pertinent service records in London. Will’s name was placed on the monument at Vis en Artois as “no known grave”.
After 90 years, at the instigation of his son, Bill Manktelow (now deceased), searches on the ground done by the Canadian family and with the kind help of historians Peter Allam and Paula Flanagan Kesteloot, his burial at Bronfay Farm Cemetery has been confirmed. When ready, the installation of a headstone for this soldier will be attended by a party from the Royal Green Jackets (perpetuates the QVR), courtesy of Captain Baz Melia, a bugler, piper and padre.
"Progenie vivat"
Picture courtesy of Jane Manktelow-Hutchings, granddaughter of this soldier
2960 Private
Sidney Ness
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
12th August 1918, aged 31.
Plot II. G. 56.
Son of Hugh and Susan Ness, of Warrow, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription "In Fond Memory Of One Dearly Loved Son Of Mr. & Mrs. Ness Of Warrow"
A 29 year old farmer prior to enlisting on 22 May 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 7th Reinforcements of the 50th Battalion from Adelaide on 6 November 1916 aboard HMAT Afric. Following further training in England, he proceeded to France where he joined the 50th Battalion on 4 July 1917. After being wounded in action at Villers-Bretonneux on 25 April 1918, he rejoined the 50th Battalion on 29 May 1918 and was then killed in action at Bray on 12 August 1918.
Sidney Ness
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
12th August 1918, aged 31.
Plot II. G. 56.
Son of Hugh and Susan Ness, of Warrow, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription "In Fond Memory Of One Dearly Loved Son Of Mr. & Mrs. Ness Of Warrow"
A 29 year old farmer prior to enlisting on 22 May 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 7th Reinforcements of the 50th Battalion from Adelaide on 6 November 1916 aboard HMAT Afric. Following further training in England, he proceeded to France where he joined the 50th Battalion on 4 July 1917. After being wounded in action at Villers-Bretonneux on 25 April 1918, he rejoined the 50th Battalion on 29 May 1918 and was then killed in action at Bray on 12 August 1918.
893 Corporal
James Charles Edward Osmond
42nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
25th August 1918, aged 21.
Plot I. D. 4.
Son of George Henry and Sarah A. Osmond, of Woodford, Queensland.
His headstone bears the inscription "Eldest And Beloved Son Of G. H. & S. A. Osmond Of Woodford, Q."
A cream tester from Woodford, Queensland prior to enlistment, Pte Osmond embarked with D Company from Sydney on HMAT Borda on 5 June 1916. Later promoted to Temporary Corporal, he was killed in action in France on 25 August 1918, aged 21.
James Charles Edward Osmond
42nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
25th August 1918, aged 21.
Plot I. D. 4.
Son of George Henry and Sarah A. Osmond, of Woodford, Queensland.
His headstone bears the inscription "Eldest And Beloved Son Of G. H. & S. A. Osmond Of Woodford, Q."
A cream tester from Woodford, Queensland prior to enlistment, Pte Osmond embarked with D Company from Sydney on HMAT Borda on 5 June 1916. Later promoted to Temporary Corporal, he was killed in action in France on 25 August 1918, aged 21.
Captain
Godfrey Philpot
25th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery
1st September 1916, aged 25.
Plot I. D. 43.
Son of Henry John and Geraldine Philpot, of Sherfield Manor, Romsey, Hants.
Godfrey Philpot
25th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery
1st September 1916, aged 25.
Plot I. D. 43.
Son of Henry John and Geraldine Philpot, of Sherfield Manor, Romsey, Hants.
27811 Private
Fred Raynor
1st Bn. Cheshire Regiment
4th September 1916, aged 32.
Plot I. C. 21.
Son of Thomas and Hannah Raynor, husband of Florence Raynor (nee Douglas) of Chester.
Fred Raynor
1st Bn. Cheshire Regiment
4th September 1916, aged 32.
Plot I. C. 21.
Son of Thomas and Hannah Raynor, husband of Florence Raynor (nee Douglas) of Chester.
G/90049 Private
William Alfred Rouse
Royal Fusiliers, posted to 4th Bn. London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers)
26th August 1918, aged 19.
Plot II. F. 21.
Son of William A. Rouse, of 51, Avon St., Bath, Somerset.
William Alfred Rouse
Royal Fusiliers, posted to 4th Bn. London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers)
26th August 1918, aged 19.
Plot II. F. 21.
Son of William A. Rouse, of 51, Avon St., Bath, Somerset.
25698 Corporal
J. Sinfield
8th Bn. Leicestershire Regiment
23rd March 1918.
Plot II. E. 45.
J. Sinfield
8th Bn. Leicestershire Regiment
23rd March 1918.
Plot II. E. 45.
3458 Private
George Young
42nd Bn. (Formerly 44th Bn.) Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
25th August 1918, aged 23.
Plot II. G. 53.
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A rope maker prior to enlistment, Pte Young embarked for overseas service aboard HMAT Ayrshire (A33) on 24 January 1917. He was transferred to the 42nd Battalion on 2 January 1918. Pte Young was killed in action on 25 August 1918, aged 23 years
George Young
42nd Bn. (Formerly 44th Bn.) Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
25th August 1918, aged 23.
Plot II. G. 53.
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A rope maker prior to enlistment, Pte Young embarked for overseas service aboard HMAT Ayrshire (A33) on 24 January 1917. He was transferred to the 42nd Battalion on 2 January 1918. Pte Young was killed in action on 25 August 1918, aged 23 years
British strecher bearers drying their stretchers at Bronfay Farm, near Bray-sur-Somme, 23 September 1916. © IWM (Q 58342)
Baths at Bronfay Farm, May 1917. © IWM Q 17627
Pipe Band heading the funeral procession of Captain Clark, Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC), Bronfay Farm, March 1917. © IWM Q 17513 -
Captain W. B. Clark, Royal Army Medical Corps. attd. 2nd Bn. Scots Guards. 12th March 1917. Plot II. E. 27.
British and French troops in Bray-sur-Somme, 25 June 1916. © IWM Q 78257
26th August 1918; The 108th Howitzer Battery in action at Bray using 4.5 inch Mk I Howitzers. The troops of the 3rd Australian Division whom the Battery was supporting were then engaged beyond Suzanne.
1966 - ©CWGC
