Sapper William David Hancox - Cross
Deddington Parish Church - North door Inscription
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SAP/R WD HANCOX 154 Fld Co RE
KILLED IN ACTION
1st July 1916
Sapper, 154 Field Company, Royal Engineers
He was killed in action on 1 July 1916 age 30 on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Over 60,000 men were killed or wounded on that day
He is buried in Bienvillers Military Cemetery
140053
SAP/R WD HANCOX 154 Fld Co RE
KILLED IN ACTION
1st July 1916
Sapper, 154 Field Company, Royal Engineers
He was killed in action on 1 July 1916 age 30 on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Over 60,000 men were killed or wounded on that day
He is buried in Bienvillers Military Cemetery