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A commanding officer who fell while leading his men on 1 July 1916

Posted on May 2, 2013 by DH

Lieutenant colonel William Lyle was one of the most senior British officers killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme – 1 July 1916. He was commanding the 23rd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (4th Tyneside Scottish) which suffered … Continue reading →

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