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The Thiepval Memorial will be found on the D73, next to the village of Thiepval, off the main Bapaume to Albert road (D929).
The Panel numbers (or Pier and Face) quoted at the end of each entry relate to the panels dedicated to the Regiment served with. In some instances where a casualty is recorded as attached to another Regiment, his name may alternatively appear within their Regimental Panel (or Pier and Face). Please refer to the on-site Memorial Register Introduction to determine the alternative panel numbers (or Pier and Face) if you do not find the name within the quoted Panels (or Pier and Face).
Visitors should also note that the location and design of this site makes access for people with limited mobility difficult and people using wheelchairs or mobility scooters may require some help to reach the memorial and the cemetery.
Captain Eric Norman Frankland Bell V. C.
9th Bn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and 109th Trench Mortar Battery, died 1st july 1916, aged 20. Panel Reference Pier and Face 4 D and 5 B.
Son of Capt. E. H. Bell, of 22, University Rd., Bootle, Liverpool. Native of Enniskillen, Ireland.
Citation: An extract from "The London Gazette", dated 26th Sept., 1916, records the following: "For most conspicuous bravery. He was in command of a Trench Mortar Battery, and advanced with the Infantry in the attack. When our front line was hung up by enfilading machine gun fire Captain Bell crept forward and shot the machine gunner. Later, on no less than three occasions, when our bombing parties, which were clearing the enemy's trenches, were unable to advance, he went forward alone and threw Trench Mortar bombs among the enemy. When he had no more bombs available he stood on the parapet, under intense fire, and used a rifle with great coolness and effect on the enemy advancing to counter-attack. Finally he was killed rallying and reorganising infantry parties which had lost their officers. All this was outside the scope of his normal duties with his battery. He gave his life in his supreme devotion to duty."
6276 Private William Buckingham V. C.
1st Bn. Leicestershire Regiment, died 15th September 1916, aged 29. Panel Reference Pier and Face 2 C and 3 A.
Son of Mrs. A. Buckingham, of 35, York St., Bedford.
Citation: An extract from "The London Gazette" dated 28th April, 1915, records the following:-"For conspicuous acts of bravery and devotion to duty in rescuing and rendering aid to the wounded whilst exposed to heavy fire, especially at Neuve-Chapelle on 10th and 12th March1915.
Lieutenant Geoffrey St. George Shillington Cather V. C.
Adjutant 9th Bn. Royal Irish Fusiliers, died 2nd July 1916, aged 25. Panel Reference Pier and Face 15 A.
Son of the late Mr. R. G. Cather and of Mrs. M. M. Cather, of Limpsfield, Surrey.
Citation: An extract from "The London Gazette," dated 8th Sept., 1916, records the following: "For most conspicuous bravery. From 7 p.m. till midnight he searched 'No Man's Land', and brought in three wounded men. Next morning at 8 a.m. he continued his search, brought in another wounded man, and gave water to others, arranging for their rescue later. Finally, at 10.30 a.m., he took out water to another man, and was proceeding further on when he was himself killed. All this was carried out in full view of the enemy, and under direct machine gun fire and intermittent artillery fire. He set a splendid example of courage and self sacrifice".
A/2052 Rifleman William Mariner V. C.
2nd Bn. "B" Company, King's Rifle Corps, died 1st July 1916, aged 34. Panel Reference Pier and Face 13 A and 13 B.
Son of Mrs. Alice Wignall, of 18, Fletcher St., Lower Broughton, Manchester.
18278 Rifleman William Frederick McFadzean V. C.
14th Bn. "C" Company Royal Irish Rifles, died 1st July 1916, aged 20. Panel Reference Pier and Face 15 A and 15 B.
Son of William and Annie Pedlow McFadzean, of Rubicon, Cregagh, Belfast.
Citation: An extract from the London Gazette, dated 8th Sept., 1916, records the following:-"For most conspicuous bravery. While in a concentration trench and opening a box of bombs for distribution prior to an attack, the box slipped down into the trench, which was crowded with men, and two of the safety pins fell out. Private McFadzean, instantly realising the danger to his comrades, with heroic courage threw himself on the top of the bombs. The bombs exploded blowing him to pieces, but only one other man was injured. He well knew his danger, being himself a bomber, but without a moment's hesitation he gave his life for his comrades."
Lieutenant Thomas Orde Lawder Wilkinson V. C.
7th Bn. The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, died 5th July 1916, aged 22. Panel Reference Pier and Face 11 A.
Son of Charles Orde Wilkinson and Edith Wilkinson, of Ardanoir, Foynes, Co. Limerick.
Citation: An extract from the London Gazette, dated 26th Sept., 1916, records the following:-"For most conspicuous bravery. During an attack, when a party of another unit was retiring without their machine-gun, Lieut. Wilkinson rushed forward, and, with two of his men, got the gun into action, and held up the enemy till they were relieved. Later, when the advance was checked during a bombing attack, he forced his way forward and found four or five men of different units stopped by a solid block of earth, over which the enemy was throwing bombs. With great pluck and promptness he mounted a machine-gun on the top of the parapet and dispersed the enemy bombers. Subsequently he made two most gallant attempts to bring in a wounded man, but at the second attempt he was shot through the heart just before reaching the man. Throughout the day he set a magnificent example of courage and self-sacrifice.
South African Infantry, 4th Regiment, died 19th October 1916, aged 44. Panel Reference Pier and Face 4 C.
Son of the late William Young, of Ballinamana, Co. Galway.
Citation: An extract taken from the London Gazette dated 8th November, 1901 records the following; "Towards the close of the action at Ruiter's Kraal (South African War). on the 13th August, 1901, Sergeant-Major Young, with a handful of men, rushed some kopjes which were being held by the Boers. Sergeant Major Young then galloped on some 50 yards ahead of his party and closing with the enemy shot one of them and captured Commandant Erasmus, the latter firing at him three times at point blank range before being taken prisoner."
40806 Private Peter Cairnie, 1st Bn. Royal Scots Fusiliers, executed for desertion on 28th December 1916. Pier and Face 3 C. (The only Cairnie on the Memorial is W. Cairnie and not P. Cairnie).
8871 Private H. T. Farr, 1st Bn. West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own), executed for cowardice on 18th October 1916. Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Husband of Gertrude Lydia Farr, of 20, Church Road, Hampstead, London.
S/9629 Private Charles Walter Skilton, 22nd Bn. Royal Fusiliers, executed for desertion on 26th December 1916, aged 20. Pier and Face 8 C 9 A and 16 A. Son of Mrs. Edith Skilton, of 24, Shirley Gardens, Hanwell.

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