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  • 31326 Private Samuel Baldwin, 1st Bn Sherwood Foresters, was killed in action on 5 July 1916. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme. Visited, wreath laid and photo taken by John Morse
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Dongelly Merioneth Wales
Born at Dolgellau, Gwinedd, Wales and lived at Great Clacton, Essex.
05 Jul 1916
772154 - CWGC Website
31326
Private
1st Bn Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment)
Samuel Baldwin enlisted at Newark and was killed in action on 5 July 1916 near La Boiselle, Somme. The battalion was tasked with consolidated the line and clearing any enemy from No Man's Land. Three columns consisting of one company, bombers and Lewis Gunners moved forward clearing as they went before consolidating the line. The centre company managed to get to the objective but after fierce fighting were forced back. The company fought at close quarters for hours but could not make headway. Finally after many hours of fighting, the battalion had hardly moved. During this attack Samuel was killed and he has no known grave. Having no known grave his name is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France. Pier and Face 10 C 10 D and 11 A. Research John Morse
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  • 31326 Private Samuel Baldwin, 1st Bn Sherwood Foresters, was killed in action on 5 July 1916. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme. Visited, wreath laid and photo taken by John Morse
    Samuel Baldwin name on Memorial - 31326 Private Samuel Baldwin, 1st Bn Sherwood Foresters, was killed in action on 5 July 1916. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme. Visited, wreath laid and photo taken by John Morse

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