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234108 L/Cp. Robert Henry Hammond British Army 7th Btn. Border Regiment from:Runhall, Norfolk (d.7th Aug 1916) Robert Hammond lived in Runhall Norfolk at the outbreak of war. He was a team master on a local farm and married to Laura Amelia Hurrell. They had 5 children, the oldest being my father John. He enlisted in Norwich with the Norfolk Regiment and was transferred in 1916 to the 7th Border Regiment. He was involved in a suicidal attack at 4.30 pm on the 7th of August 1916 in Delville Wood, the same attack as Harold Cope who's tunic is on display at the IWM. He was listed as missing and has no known grave. I have seen a letter in our local paper from his wife asking if anyone knew of his whereabouts, with a picture. He is commemorated on a plaque in Runhall church and also on the board for hymn numbers. Additional Information: The farm was coston hall farm just across the river yare from the cottage opposite the school where they lived. tim hammond Reply Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put the first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**