Bécourt (Bécordel-Bécourt)
Somme, France
Mentioned: 1916
Somme Sector A hamlet just east of Albert, part of the commune of Bécordel-Bécourt. Robertson's forward horse lines are in Bécourt Wood in early September 1916; he's back running a pipe line up to the village itself by the end of that month.
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1916
- 3 September 1916… system with about 25 ft. of head cover. The chalk is fine stuff to work in. – Our forward Horse lines are in BECOURT Wood. Took a walk over with Guy after dinner. The French must be going to it from the fla …
- 30 September 1916… n the first day I have to work. – Got sappers placed on jobs. – Went up over pipe line from CONTRALMAISON to BECOURT.