2nd Lt W. Eric Limont, attached to 12th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, was killed in Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme on 14th July 1916. He was the only one of his unit killed that day. His comrades buried him where he fell but his grave was later lost. He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.
In April 2019 I researched his story for his family. The research file was presented to his relative on his 80th birthday:
"Hi Terry
It’s my dad’s birthday today and I gave him the document you created, made into a book, as well as the replica medals. If ever there was a man totally lost for words, and totally overwhelmed, it was him.
He was amazed at the information you had been able to find and incredibly touched by your work.
I really can’t thank you enough.
Judith Tetlow – July 2019"
During the Frontline Walk, Judith found the spot where Eric was buried. He may still be there...