234184 Pte. Herbert Sydney Smith British Army 1st Btn. Norfolk from:Cleethorpes (d.30th Mar 1917) Herbert Smith is a relative of my wife and I am trying to piece together the circumstances of his death. From what I have found out the Norfolk's where in the Festubertand area of the line in March 1917 before moving in April. Now comes the sketchy assumption bit. At this period of time the 5th Division which the 1st Battalion Norfolk Regiment was connected to was in the sector preparing defensive positions south of the River Omignon. As he died of wounds on the 30th of March, I am assuming he was severely wounded during the german attack of 21st/22nd of March 1917. I will try and get more detailed information but if anyone has any leads I would be grateful as we intent to visit his grave in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery on the 100th anniversary of his death with his Granddaughter (my wifes mother)
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