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On October 4, 1917, the British assault on Broodseinde, France took place. An excerpt from the article:
"Private Burton from Yankalilla, South Australia, fought and died in the Battle of Broodseinde Ridge. He enlisted in February 1916 and served on the Western Front as a member of the original 43rd Battalion which left Australia in June 1916.
Private Burton was taking cover in a shell hole during the attack on Broodseinde Ridge on the 4th of October in 1917 when a shell landed nearby, killing him instantly. He was only 19.
Launched by General Herbert Plumer, the battle of Broodseinde Ridge occurred during the middle phase of the 3rd Battle of Ypres."
"Private Burton from Yankalilla, South Australia, fought and died in the Battle of Broodseinde Ridge. He enlisted in February 1916 and served on the Western Front as a member of the original 43rd Battalion which left Australia in June 1916.
Private Burton was taking cover in a shell hole during the attack on Broodseinde Ridge on the 4th of October in 1917 when a shell landed nearby, killing him instantly. He was only 19.
Launched by General Herbert Plumer, the battle of Broodseinde Ridge occurred during the middle phase of the 3rd Battle of Ypres."
The Battle of Broodsiende
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