Ruins of Guillemont railway station, September 1916. This was the main German strong point to the north west of the village. IWM Q1170
Guillemont Railway Station Sept. 1916 Q1170
17th Battalion Manchester Regiment on the Somme
Inspired by interviews and notes by a member of the 2nd City Battalion of the Manchester Regiment, this site portrays the particular group of volunteer soldiers, from enlistment to their service in the Battle of the Somme. In memory of the contributor of the journal, Private Allan Arthur Bell 8055 and the Pals that served with him. Copyright Bell Family. All rights reserved. Please see acknowledgments and feel free to comment in the Guest Book or individual Posts.
17th Battalion Manchester Regiment on the Somme 