CÔTE 80 FRENCH NATIONAL CEMETERY
Étinehem
Somme
France
GPS Coordinates" Latitude: 49.93904, Longitude: 2.69255
Picture © Geerhard Joos
Location Information
Étinehem is a village in the Department of the Somme, on the north bank of the Somme River, over 9 kilometres south of Albert.
Côte 80 French National Cemetery is about 140 metres east of the road from Étinehem and Meaulte, just south of the road from Bray to Corbie.
Historical Information
The village of Étinehem remained in Allied hands until March 1918 and the great German advance; it was retaken by the 50th Australian Battalion on 10 August 1918. Côte 80 French National Cemetery, called originally Point 80 French Military Cemetery, was named from a road crossing near by.
In June-October 1916 two French field ambulances made this cemetery and another near by at Cote 77. In the middle of the cemetery at Côte 80, they buried a number of Commonwealth soldiers and in August 1918, Australian troops added graves to the existing Commonwealth rows, and more at the east end. After the Armistice the French authorities moved the French graves from Cote 77 into Cote 80.
The cemetery now contains 49 Commonwealth burials of the First World War, four of which are unidentified.
Total Burials: 49.
Identified Casualties: Australia 29, United Kingdom 15, Canada 1. Total 45.
Unidentified Casualties: 4.
22nd August 1918; German prisoners assisting to bury the dead in the cemetery near Etinehem, a few hours after the attack by the 9th Australian Infantry Brigade against the position of Bray and Happy Valley to the left of it.
Lieutenant
Simon A. Ades
35th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
22nd August 1918.
Row C. 3.
Simon A. Ades
35th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
22nd August 1918.
Row C. 3.
3319 Driver
Thomas Dowd
49th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
11th August 1918, aged 25.
Row C. 4.
Son of Jack and Maria Dowd. Native of Brisbane, Queensland.
Thomas Dowd
49th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
11th August 1918, aged 25.
Row C. 4.
Son of Jack and Maria Dowd. Native of Brisbane, Queensland.
2168A Private
Alexander Reginald Fisher
49th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
11th August 1918, aged 25.
Row D. 14.
Son of Alex and Margaret Fisher, of Gladstone, Queensland.
His headstone bears the inscription "Just One Of Our Young Men Who Came Forward And Served Willingly"
Alexander Reginald Fisher
49th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
11th August 1918, aged 25.
Row D. 14.
Son of Alex and Margaret Fisher, of Gladstone, Queensland.
His headstone bears the inscription "Just One Of Our Young Men Who Came Forward And Served Willingly"
3636 Private
John Fraser
49th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
12th August 1918, aged 27.
Row D. 7.
Son of John and Janet Fraser, of Cooloolabin, Yandina, Queensland.
His headstone bears the inscription "In Memory Of A Loved Son Gone But Not Forgotten"
John Fraser
49th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
12th August 1918, aged 27.
Row D. 7.
Son of John and Janet Fraser, of Cooloolabin, Yandina, Queensland.
His headstone bears the inscription "In Memory Of A Loved Son Gone But Not Forgotten"
81 Private
Frederick Page Gardiner
35th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
22nd August 1918, aged 41.
Row C. 2.
Son of Frederick and the late Catherine Gardiner; husband of Amelia Gardiner, of Kihillak Rd., Auburn, New South Wales. Native of Manilla, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription "He Died That We Might Live"
Frederick Page Gardiner
35th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
22nd August 1918, aged 41.
Row C. 2.
Son of Frederick and the late Catherine Gardiner; husband of Amelia Gardiner, of Kihillak Rd., Auburn, New South Wales. Native of Manilla, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription "He Died That We Might Live"
3327 Private
Sidney Francis Hatch
35th Bn. Australian Infantry A. I. F.
22nd August 1918, aged 21.
Row C. 1.
Son of Robert John and Sarah Hatch, of "Glebe", Bungendore, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription "Youngest Son Of R. &. S. Hatch Bungendore, N. S. W. May He Rest In Peace"
Sidney Francis Hatch was the ninth and youngest child of Robert and Sarah Hatch . He had 3 brothers and 5 sisters .
He was born Australia Day 26th January 1897 in the village of Bungendore New South Wales . He attended a Roman Catholic Convent school in Bungendore . He was described in a school report as having a cheerful and affectionate nature and a bright and intelligent student. He was also a devout Catholic .
He worked as a mechanic at the Buik Company's Works and while there he persuaded his parents to allow him to enlist.
He enlisted in June 1917 . In April 1918 he was severely gassed and after a few months in hospital he was returned to the front and remained there until his death .
He was acting as a stretcher-bearer in the 35th Battalion when he was Killed In Action on the 22nd August 1918 aged 21 years.
The village of Bungendore was greatly saddened by the news of his death as his parents were among the oldest and most respected residents in the village .
Picture courtesy of Wendy Williamson, his second cousin twice removed.
Sidney Francis Hatch
35th Bn. Australian Infantry A. I. F.
22nd August 1918, aged 21.
Row C. 1.
Son of Robert John and Sarah Hatch, of "Glebe", Bungendore, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription "Youngest Son Of R. &. S. Hatch Bungendore, N. S. W. May He Rest In Peace"
Sidney Francis Hatch was the ninth and youngest child of Robert and Sarah Hatch . He had 3 brothers and 5 sisters .
He was born Australia Day 26th January 1897 in the village of Bungendore New South Wales . He attended a Roman Catholic Convent school in Bungendore . He was described in a school report as having a cheerful and affectionate nature and a bright and intelligent student. He was also a devout Catholic .
He worked as a mechanic at the Buik Company's Works and while there he persuaded his parents to allow him to enlist.
He enlisted in June 1917 . In April 1918 he was severely gassed and after a few months in hospital he was returned to the front and remained there until his death .
He was acting as a stretcher-bearer in the 35th Battalion when he was Killed In Action on the 22nd August 1918 aged 21 years.
The village of Bungendore was greatly saddened by the news of his death as his parents were among the oldest and most respected residents in the village .
Picture courtesy of Wendy Williamson, his second cousin twice removed.
Images in this gallery © Geerhard Joos
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4327 Sergeant
George Edward Johncock, M. M.
49th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
13th August 1918, aged 25.
Row B. 3.
Son of Edward and Mary E. Johncock, of 307, High Rd., Lee, London.
Sgt Johncock enlisted from Bangalow, NSW on 14 September 1915, leaving Brisbane on 3 January 1916; he served with 47th Battalion and 49th Battalion. For his part in an action on 5 April 1918 at Dernancourt, southwest of Albert on the Somme, he was awarded the Military Medal (MM); the recommendation for the award cited his 'conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty' as well as 'exceptional determination' in mounting a counter attack of six men on a neighbouring post that he saw attacked and occupied by the enemy at night. Sgt Johncock regained the post, killing most of the enemy, and held it until dawn, safely bringing out the wounded; he continued firing after the rest of his team were casualties and until he was wounded and his gun destroyed. He was killed in action on 13 August 1918.
George Edward Johncock, M. M.
49th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
13th August 1918, aged 25.
Row B. 3.
Son of Edward and Mary E. Johncock, of 307, High Rd., Lee, London.
Sgt Johncock enlisted from Bangalow, NSW on 14 September 1915, leaving Brisbane on 3 January 1916; he served with 47th Battalion and 49th Battalion. For his part in an action on 5 April 1918 at Dernancourt, southwest of Albert on the Somme, he was awarded the Military Medal (MM); the recommendation for the award cited his 'conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty' as well as 'exceptional determination' in mounting a counter attack of six men on a neighbouring post that he saw attacked and occupied by the enemy at night. Sgt Johncock regained the post, killing most of the enemy, and held it until dawn, safely bringing out the wounded; he continued firing after the rest of his team were casualties and until he was wounded and his gun destroyed. He was killed in action on 13 August 1918.
7840 Private
Stephen Grainger Rabone
35th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
22nd August 1918, aged 23.
Row D. 16.
Son of Stephen Thomas Rabone and Margaret Ellen Totton, his wife, of Kilmallie, Victoria St., Strathfield, New South Wales. Native of Townsville, Queensland.
His headstone bears the inscription "Sacred To The Memory Of My Dearly Loved Son Till The Shadows Flee"
Pte Rabone enlisted on 6 December 1917 and embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Nestor on 28 February 1918. He was killed in action on 22 August 1918, in France, aged 23.
Stephen Grainger Rabone
35th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
22nd August 1918, aged 23.
Row D. 16.
Son of Stephen Thomas Rabone and Margaret Ellen Totton, his wife, of Kilmallie, Victoria St., Strathfield, New South Wales. Native of Townsville, Queensland.
His headstone bears the inscription "Sacred To The Memory Of My Dearly Loved Son Till The Shadows Flee"
Pte Rabone enlisted on 6 December 1917 and embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Nestor on 28 February 1918. He was killed in action on 22 August 1918, in France, aged 23.
67470 Gunner
John Reginald Rathmell
105th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery
25th July 1916, aged 20.
Row A. 11.
Son of John William and Edith Margaret Rathmell, of Fairfield, Horsforth, Leeds.
John Reginald Rathmell
105th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery
25th July 1916, aged 20.
Row A. 11.
Son of John William and Edith Margaret Rathmell, of Fairfield, Horsforth, Leeds.
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3233 Private
Joseph Tomphson Risk
49th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
14th August 1918, aged 31.
Row D. 20.
From Lismore, New South Wales. A farmer before the war, Pte Risk enlisted in October 1916 and served on the Western Front with the 49th Battalion. He was killed by a shell during the Battle of Hamel on the 14 August 1918.
Joseph Tomphson Risk
49th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
14th August 1918, aged 31.
Row D. 20.
From Lismore, New South Wales. A farmer before the war, Pte Risk enlisted in October 1916 and served on the Western Front with the 49th Battalion. He was killed by a shell during the Battle of Hamel on the 14 August 1918.
Hill (Cote) 80 war cemetery at Etinehem, 10 November 1917.
© IWM (Q 78634)
Shot at Dawn
71502 Driver James Spencer, 65th Battery, 8th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, executed for desertion 29th September 1915. Row B. 2. He was considered a good soldier, but on 12 June 1915 deserted from a forward gun emplacement about a mile from the enemy. Spencer was arrested not far away on August 4, was tried on Sept 9 & executed 3 weeks later, his Brigadier incorrectly alleging — on the usual review — that Spencer had stolen a considerable sum of money from a ruined house in Ypres, & speculating that he had deserted in order to spend it on wine & women; & concluded by labelling Spencer a deliberate skulker. (Putkowski, pp 53-54)
71502 Driver James Spencer, 65th Battery, 8th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, executed for desertion 29th September 1915. Row B. 2. He was considered a good soldier, but on 12 June 1915 deserted from a forward gun emplacement about a mile from the enemy. Spencer was arrested not far away on August 4, was tried on Sept 9 & executed 3 weeks later, his Brigadier incorrectly alleging — on the usual review — that Spencer had stolen a considerable sum of money from a ruined house in Ypres, & speculating that he had deserted in order to spend it on wine & women; & concluded by labelling Spencer a deliberate skulker. (Putkowski, pp 53-54)
Picture © Geerhard Joos
