REDAN RIDGE CEMETERY NO. 2
Beaumont-Hamel
Somme
France
GPS Coordinates - Latitude: 50.08894, Longitude: 2.65253
Location Information
Beaumont-Hamel is a village about 24 kilometres south of Arras and the Redan Ridge Cemeteries (Nos. 1, 2 and 3) are situated to the north of the village.
Using the D919 from Arras to Amiens you will drive through the villages of Bucquoy, Puisieux then Serre-les-Puisieux (approximately 20 kilometres south of Arras). On leaving Serre-les-Puisieux, 700 metres further along the D919, turn left onto a small lane and continue for 1.4 kilometres. A CWGC signpost on the right hand side will lead you to Redan Ridge Cemeteries.
The register is available in the Mairie on Tuesday and Friday from 17.30 to 18.30 - Closed in July and August
Historical Information
Redan Ridge lies to the North of Beaumont-Hamel village; it was named from The Redan, a group of British front-line trenches of 1916. The cemetery was made by the V Corps in the spring of 1917, when these battlefields were cleared.
Redan Ridge Cemetery No.2 is about 90 metres West of the old German front line.
There are 279, 1914-18 war casualties commemorated in this site. Of these, 124 are unidentified. All fell (with one exception) in July and November 1916, and belonged to the 4th, 29th and 2nd Divisions.
The cemetery covers an area of 362 square metres and its approach road 104 square metres. It is enclosed by a low rubble wall.
Casualty Details: United Kingdom 279. Total Burials: 279.
Identified Casualties: United Kingdom 155. Total 155.
Unidentified Casualties: United Kingdom 124. Total 124.
Beaumont-Hamel is a village about 24 kilometres south of Arras and the Redan Ridge Cemeteries (Nos. 1, 2 and 3) are situated to the north of the village.
Using the D919 from Arras to Amiens you will drive through the villages of Bucquoy, Puisieux then Serre-les-Puisieux (approximately 20 kilometres south of Arras). On leaving Serre-les-Puisieux, 700 metres further along the D919, turn left onto a small lane and continue for 1.4 kilometres. A CWGC signpost on the right hand side will lead you to Redan Ridge Cemeteries.
The register is available in the Mairie on Tuesday and Friday from 17.30 to 18.30 - Closed in July and August
Historical Information
Redan Ridge lies to the North of Beaumont-Hamel village; it was named from The Redan, a group of British front-line trenches of 1916. The cemetery was made by the V Corps in the spring of 1917, when these battlefields were cleared.
Redan Ridge Cemetery No.2 is about 90 metres West of the old German front line.
There are 279, 1914-18 war casualties commemorated in this site. Of these, 124 are unidentified. All fell (with one exception) in July and November 1916, and belonged to the 4th, 29th and 2nd Divisions.
The cemetery covers an area of 362 square metres and its approach road 104 square metres. It is enclosed by a low rubble wall.
Casualty Details: United Kingdom 279. Total Burials: 279.
Identified Casualties: United Kingdom 155. Total 155.
Unidentified Casualties: United Kingdom 124. Total 124.
16387 Serjeant
Frederick Joseph Allsworth, M. M.
"A" Coy. 1st Bn. Hampshire Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 42.
Row A. 18.
Son of the late Thomas and Sarah Allsworth, of St. Thomas, Oxford; husband of Ellen Elizabeth Allsworth, of 4, Earl St., New Botley, Oxford.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Peace Perfect Peace."
Frederick Joseph Allsworth, M. M.
"A" Coy. 1st Bn. Hampshire Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 42.
Row A. 18.
Son of the late Thomas and Sarah Allsworth, of St. Thomas, Oxford; husband of Ellen Elizabeth Allsworth, of 4, Earl St., New Botley, Oxford.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Peace Perfect Peace."
Second Lieutenant
Reginald Dudley Bawdwen Anderson
11th Bn. York and Lancaster Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 20.
Row C. 4.
Son of Reginald Gustavus Lincoln Anderson and Blanche Gertrude Anderson, of Ashfield House, Wakefield.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Have Mercy Upon Him Lord And Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him."
Reginald Dudley Bawdwen Anderson
11th Bn. York and Lancaster Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 20.
Row C. 4.
Son of Reginald Gustavus Lincoln Anderson and Blanche Gertrude Anderson, of Ashfield House, Wakefield.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Have Mercy Upon Him Lord And Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him."
Second Lieutenant
Frank Westall Anderton
3rd Bn. attd. 1st Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers
1st July 1916, aged 21.
Row C. 33.
Son of James and Alice Anderton, of Preston, Lancs, and St. Annes-on-Sea.
Frank Westall Anderton
3rd Bn. attd. 1st Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers
1st July 1916, aged 21.
Row C. 33.
Son of James and Alice Anderton, of Preston, Lancs, and St. Annes-on-Sea.
18857 Private
John Chatburn
1st Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 29.
Row B. 31.
Husband of Mrs Chatburn, 320 Coal Clough Lane, Burnley.
John Chatburn lived in Burnley but was born in Accrington.
Prior to enlisting he worked at Messrs. Butterworth & Dickinson's Foundry, Rosegrove.
John Chatburn
1st Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 29.
Row B. 31.
Husband of Mrs Chatburn, 320 Coal Clough Lane, Burnley.
John Chatburn lived in Burnley but was born in Accrington.
Prior to enlisting he worked at Messrs. Butterworth & Dickinson's Foundry, Rosegrove.
1531 Corporal
Robert Cumming
2nd Bn. Highland Light Infantry
13th November 1916, aged 22.
Row B. 7.
Son of David and Janet Cumming, of 202, Perth Rd., Cowdenbeath, Fife.
Robert Cumming
2nd Bn. Highland Light Infantry
13th November 1916, aged 22.
Row B. 7.
Son of David and Janet Cumming, of 202, Perth Rd., Cowdenbeath, Fife.
9677 Lance Serjeant
Wilfred Duckworth
1st Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 27.
Row A. 1.
Son of Mrs. Duckworth, of 21, Rumley Rd., Burnley.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Death Divides But Memory Clings."
Wilfred Duckworth
1st Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 27.
Row A. 1.
Son of Mrs. Duckworth, of 21, Rumley Rd., Burnley.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Death Divides But Memory Clings."
Images in this gallery © Werner Van Caneghem
Second Lieutenant
Henry Norman Grant
"A" Coy. 1st Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers
1st July 1916, aged 23.
Row C. 31.
Son of Henry Richard and Jane Victoria Grant, of 6, Castle St., Hay, Breconshire.
His headstone bears the inscription; "O Lord Whose Mercies Are Infinite Give Him Eternal Rest. R.I.P."
Henry Norman Grant
"A" Coy. 1st Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers
1st July 1916, aged 23.
Row C. 31.
Son of Henry Richard and Jane Victoria Grant, of 6, Castle St., Hay, Breconshire.
His headstone bears the inscription; "O Lord Whose Mercies Are Infinite Give Him Eternal Rest. R.I.P."
11223 Private
Edward Charles Ingham
1st Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 28.
Row A. 39.
Lived at 2 Thurston Street, Burnley.
Edward Charles Ingham
1st Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 28.
Row A. 39.
Lived at 2 Thurston Street, Burnley.
5779 Private
Dan Marsh
1st Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 21.
Row A. 67.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Annie Marsh, of 103, Gordon St., Burnley. Born Barnsley.
A weaver at Messrs. Procter's Mill, Stoneyholme, Burnley.
Dan Marsh
1st Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 21.
Row A. 67.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Annie Marsh, of 103, Gordon St., Burnley. Born Barnsley.
A weaver at Messrs. Procter's Mill, Stoneyholme, Burnley.
12564 Private
Richard Martin
"C" Coy. 8th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
17th November 1916, aged 24.
Row A. 32.
Son of Richard and Mary Martin; husband of Mary Martin, of 1, Keppel St., Burnley.
His headstone bears the inscription; "On Whose Soul Sweet Jesus Have Mercy; From His Loving Wife."
Richard Martin
"C" Coy. 8th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
17th November 1916, aged 24.
Row A. 32.
Son of Richard and Mary Martin; husband of Mary Martin, of 1, Keppel St., Burnley.
His headstone bears the inscription; "On Whose Soul Sweet Jesus Have Mercy; From His Loving Wife."
Captain
Edward Granville Matthey
1st Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers
1st July 1916, aged 23.
Row C. 44.
Son of Cara T. Granville Matthey, of 76, Lexham Gardens, Kensington, London, and the late Capt. G. E. Matthey (Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers).
Edward Granville Matthey
1st Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers
1st July 1916, aged 23.
Row C. 44.
Son of Cara T. Granville Matthey, of 76, Lexham Gardens, Kensington, London, and the late Capt. G. E. Matthey (Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers).
15900 Private
Ernest Picton
1st Bn. Hampshire Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 21.
Row A. 62.
Son of Alfred and Clara Picton, of 3, Upper Green St., High Wycombe.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Cherished Memories Of Him So Dear Are Oft Recalled With Silent Tears."
Ernest Picton
1st Bn. Hampshire Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 21.
Row A. 62.
Son of Alfred and Clara Picton, of 3, Upper Green St., High Wycombe.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Cherished Memories Of Him So Dear Are Oft Recalled With Silent Tears."
10934 Private
John Priestley
1st Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
1st July 1916
Row C. 10.
Lived at West Street, Colne, Lancashire.
John Priestley
1st Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
1st July 1916
Row C. 10.
Lived at West Street, Colne, Lancashire.
22762 Private
Owen Sherry
1st Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 30.
Row B. 19.
Lived at 30 Sandygate, Burnley.
Owen Sherry
1st Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
1st July 1916, aged 30.
Row B. 19.
Lived at 30 Sandygate, Burnley.
A shell bursting amongst the barbed wire entanglements on the battlefield at Beaumont Hamel, December 1916. © IWM (Q 1688)
Battle of Albert: Bringing in a wounded man of the 29th Division after the assault at Beaumont-Hamel on the Somme, 1 July 1916. © IWM (Q 753)
British troops, two corporals, near Beaumont Hamel, November 1916. © IWM (Q 1562)
The man on the left has been extricated from the mud into which he had sunk up to the arm pits. The soldier on the right is thought to be serving in the South Staffordshire Regiment, Beaumont Hamel, November 1916. © IWM (Q 1563)
A panoramic view of an area near Beaumont Hamel, clearly showing German barbed wire entanglements, taken in October 1916 during the end stages of the Battle of the Somme. © IWM (Q 1547)
