| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1916/07/17 | George Butterworth | UK Lieutenant | 16-17 July, Lt Butterworth leads the 13th Battalion Durham Light Infantry in capturing a series of trenches near Pozieres (traces may still be found in a small wood). | Battle of the Somme | ||
| 1916/08/05 | George Butterworth | Died | During a German counter attack, George Butterworth is shot through the head by a sniper. | Battle of the Somme |
| Particulars for Pozieres: | |
|---|---|
| Locale Type | Village |
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