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Mametz was within the German lines until the 1st July 1916, when it was captured by the 7th Division; and Mametz Wood, North-East of the village was taken on the 7th July and the following days. The 7th Division erected a memorial in the village, and the 14th and 16th Royal Welch Fusiliers erected memorials in the wood, to commemorate these engagements. (The 38th (Welsh) Division captured the wood again in August 1918)

Gordon Cemetery, is another battle cemetery of the 1st July, 1916. The 2nd Gordon Highlanders, also of the 7th Division, buried here in the British support trench men who fell on the 9th July.

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Those with awards buried in this Cemetery

L/Cpl. George Cowe M.M., 2nd Bn. Gordon Highlanders. Died 1st July 1916 aged 23. Spec. Mem. B. 62