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221824 L/Cpl. Harry Hufton British Army 17th Battalion Kings Liverpool Regiment from:30 Sandstone Road, Stoneycroft, Liverpool (d.27th June 1916) Harry Hufton was my father's uncle, being the older brother of my grandmother. He enlisted immediately the Liverpool Pals were being formed and was billeted at the old watch factory in Prescot. He arrived in France in November 1915 after a long training period. Surviving the first tours in the trenches he was killed during a counter bombardment during the build up to Battle of the Somme. He is recorded as having died on 27th of June 1916. A number of his comrades were killed at the same time. He is buried in Cerisy Gailly Military Cemetery with around 750 other casualties. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**