William John Churchill
Item
Title
William John Churchill
Who?
Great Uncle
Item(s)
Death Penny
Story
My great uncle, William John Churchill, was in the Somerset Light Infantry and fought in the Battle of the Somme. He was injured 3 times and had two of his toes taken off. He was sent back to fight and was killed within two weeks. He died at Delville Wood. William is mentioned on the Thiepval memorial.
When?
July 1916
Where?
The Somme
Contributor
Robert John Churchill
Collection Day
6th April 2019, Williton Pavilion, Williton, Somerset
This item was submitted on May 23, 2019