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Pte. Sydney Foard

British Army 1st Battalion Wiltshire Regiment

from:Clapham, London

(d.12th April 1918)

My grandfather's uncle fought in WW1 and was killed in action during the Battle of Lys. The 1st Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment were defending Hill 63 when the Germans advanced. A message came through to flee the hill but there was a miscommunication. The message they received was to hold their position on the hill and fight to the last. This had tragic consequences for 1st Wilts, including the death of Sydney Foard



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