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221906 Rflmn. William George Miles British Army 16th (St Pancras) Battalion Rifle Brigade from:Gilpin Crescent, Edmonton (d.3rd Sep 1916) William George Miles was killed on 3rd September 1916 while serving with 16th (St Pancras) Battalion, Rifle Brigade. This Battalion was formed on 2nd April 1915 and landed in France at Le Havre on 8th March 1916. On 3rd September 1916 as part of the 117th Brigade, 39th Division it was tasked with attacking some high ground north of Hamel that was held by the German 121st Regiment. The attack failed and cost the Battalion more than 400 casualties one of whom was William George Miles. He has no known grave but is remembered on the Memorial at Thiepval. 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.**