Jack's Story.
Jack Hammond was born in Knutsford.
He initially enlisted in the Royal Army Service Corp before transferring to the 18th Battalion of the Lancashire Fusiliers. 41107
He went to France on the 8th July 1915.
Jack was killed in action on the 1st June 1918.
On that fateful day:
The war diary states:
1.6.18 HEDAUVILLE
Battalion takes part in the attack on AVELUY WOOD. Objectives reached but
Unable to be held. Capt. WS MORRIS and 2/LT THOMPSON killed in action.
Lieut. Ward M.C., 2/Lieuts Crowden, Grimshaw, Parry, Pritchard (died of wounds 3-6-18), Turnbull (died of wounds 4-6-18) and Gresty wounded. 2/Tt Almond wounded and missing.
18 O.R. killed in action.
5 O.R. wounded and missing
43 O.R. missing
122 O.R. wounded in action
17 O.R. wounded (at duty)
5 O.R. wounded in action and (died of wounds)
Battalion is relieved by the 19th D.L.I. and 17th Royal Scots.'
Researched and compiled by Tony Davies.