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On the 15 th September 1916 the 1 st battalion was engaged in a major action at Morval on The<br />
Somme. The battalion moved forward from frontline trenches and attacked a heavily fortified<br />
enemy redoubt known as “The Quadrilateral” which was located on the edge of Bouteaux Wood.<br />
This was one of the first actions where tanks were used in force by the British. The Buffs were<br />
tasked with supporting the 8 th Bedford’s and the 2 nd York and Lanc’s. The Buffs were pinned<br />
down in shell holes and suffered enormous casualties - 6 officers and 53 men killed and a further<br />
190 men wounded. During the night the battalion withdrew to a trench running south east to<br />
Guillemont.<br />
STUTELY F<br />
Lance Corporal 34585 Frederick STUTELY. 10 th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Died 26 th April<br />
1918 aged 26 years. Born Peckham, London. Enlisted Shoeburyness, Essex. Resided Westcliff<br />
on Sea, Essex. Son of Edward and Sarah Stutely of 2, Rock Corttages, Ridgeway, Smeeth.<br />
Frederick has no known grave. His name appears on the Pozieres Memorial, Pozieres, France.<br />
Panel reference 51 and 52.<br />
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