Pilkem Ridge July 1917

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Pilkem Ridge, Battle of Passendale 31 July 1917 - The day Hedd Wyn was killed. He was one of 32,000 soldiers to be killed in the attack on Pilckem Ridge.

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National Museum of Wales 2011
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Submitted by Maldimo52 on Thu, 29/11/2012 - 17:19

Hedd Wyn was killed at Pilkem Ridge on 31 July 1917, and is marked thus on his gravestone. The September date accompanying this photo is eroneous.