A Battalion on the Somme (1/1st Bucks at Pozieres and Thiepval)

Speaker: John Tanner
Memorial

The story of a Territorial battalion from mobilisation to its virtual destruction on the Somme, despite never taking part in a major engagement; and some of the myths and realities around that.

Members and non-members of The Western Front Association are equally welcome. New visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.

Event organiser: Heart of England branch
8 April 2026 19:30 to 8 April 2026 21:30
The Dormer Place Conference Centre, Dormer Place, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 5AA
Branch contacts
Peter Huxford
(Branch Chairman)
Email Peter Huxford
Brian Pryke
(Branch Membership Secretary)
Email Brian Pryke

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