Machine Gun Corps, (Heavy Branch).
The Heavy Branch was the early name for the Tank Corps. The name was changed in July 1917.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has 137 recorded WW1 deaths for the Machine Gun Corps (Heavy Branch).
COLES,
Cyril William.
Gunner, 205764.
"D" Compaby,
No.3 Section,
Machine Gun Corps,
(Heavy Branch).
Bulls Road Cemetery,
Flers, Somme, France.
Friday 15-09-1916.
Age 23.
Son of Mr. W.C.Coles of "Stoneleigh", Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, UK.
(Stone shows Tank Corps Badge But Heavy Branch did not become Tank Corps until July 1917).
Cyril William.
Gunner, 205764.
"D" Compaby,
No.3 Section,
Machine Gun Corps,
(Heavy Branch).
Bulls Road Cemetery,
Flers, Somme, France.
Friday 15-09-1916.
Age 23.
Son of Mr. W.C.Coles of "Stoneleigh", Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, UK.
(Stone shows Tank Corps Badge But Heavy Branch did not become Tank Corps until July 1917).