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- Wilfred (Billie) Nevill (14 July 1894 – 1 July 1916) was an officer attached to the East Surrey Regiment in the First World War. He became famous as the officer who kicked a football into No Man's Land at the start of the Battle of the Somme. He was promptly killed in action while leading an assault on a German position. (en)
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- Canonbury Park, London (en)
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- Montauban-de-Picardie, France (en)
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- Wilfred Percy Nevill (en)
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- Carnoy Military Cemetery (en)
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- Captain Wilfred Nevill (en)
- Major A.P.B. Irwin (en)
- Second Lieutenant C.W. Alcock (en)
- The Chanticlere (en)
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- Billie. The Nevill Letters: 1914-1916 (en)
- Lent Term 1914, p46 (en)
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- The platoon commanders kicked off and the match against Death commenced... The gallant captain himself fell early in the charge, and men began to drop rapidly under the hail of machine-gun bullets. But still the footballs were booted on-wards, with hoarse cries of encouragement or defiance. (en)
- The surviving... men of B Coy had the greatest admiration for Nevill’s qualities as a soldier & a Company Commander; but in addition to this, his personal charm & never failing good humour & courage, the interest he took in every individual under his command, made him loved by everyone (en)
- ...his tackling is brilliant but he does not help his forwards too cleverly. Probably would be better at back, as he can deal the ball a shrewd blow. (en)
- There were two footballs, and on one was printed:- "The Great European Cup-Tie Final. East Surreys v Bavarians. Kick off at zero." On the other in large letters was this: “NO REFEREE”, which was W.’s way of telling the men they needn’t treat the Hun too gently. Five minutes before ‘zero’ hour your brother strolled up in his usual calm way and we shared a last joke before going over. The Company went over the top very well, with Soames and your brother kicking off with the Company footballs. (en)
- He was one of the bravest men I have ever met, and was loved and trusted by his men to such a degree they would have followed him anywhere. (en)
- As I write, the shells are fairly haring over; you know one gets just sort of bemused after a few million, still it’ll be a great experience to tell one’s children about. So long, old thing, don’t worry if you don't hear for a bit. I'm as happy as ever. Yrs ever, Bill. (en)
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- Wilfred (Billie) Nevill (14 July 1894 – 1 July 1916) was an officer attached to the East Surrey Regiment in the First World War. He became famous as the officer who kicked a football into No Man's Land at the start of the Battle of the Somme. He was promptly killed in action while leading an assault on a German position. (en)
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