World War One Centenary: Battle of the Somme

A hundred years since the start of the Battle of the Somme on July 1st 1916 we remember those members of the University who lost their lives in action or from wounds during arguably the worst battle known to man.

Ralph Ernest ADAMS, Student of the Polytechnic Secondary School 1906-1910

Rifleman 1/5th Battalion, London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade)

Killed-in-Action on July 1st 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme.

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