The Plugstreet Archaeological Project 12th Btn. East Surrey Regiment

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The 12th Btn. East Surrey Regiment were situated near St Eloi during the 1917 Battle of Messines with the 41st Division.

Those who served with 12th Btn. East Surrey Regiment at The Battle of Messines. Arney John Pte. d.7th Jun 1917 Aucourt Charles Octave Sjt. d.7th Jun 1917 Austin G. E. Pte. d.7th Jun 1917

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