February 1917 and embarkation to France

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The 2/6th Battalion marched out of No. 6 Camp at Hurdcott (Fovant) on 25th February and proceeded to Folkstone where they proceeded to Boulogne


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2/6th Battalion War Diary February 1917 detailing their arrival in Boulogne on the 28th February (National Archives WO/95/3025)


“For Beattie”

Unknown Sergeant of the 2/6th Battalion with wound stripe, marksman badge and a 2/6th Battalion patch. photo taken in France.


2:6th PC Front BEF2:6th PC back BEF