Liam Markey

Research Associate
@ University of Liverpool
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After 3 days on the frontline, the 9th Cheshires have suffered 305 casualties, with 3 Officers killed and 10 wounded; 25 Other Ranks killed and 235 wounded. 34 men are listed as missing.

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Held in reserve at the beginning of the battle, the 9th Cheshires were assembled on the 'Tara Usna' line, all too aware of the carnage taking place just a few kilometres away. Here, they were kitted out with tools and bombs in anticipation of being called to the front line.

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The Battalion returns to its original starting point from 1st July, the 'Tara Usna' line. The men largely spend the rest of the day sleeping as roll calls are made.

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For the 109th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, I'll be following the actions of the 9th Cheshires, chronicling in real time the first four days of the offensive from their point of view.

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