What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for William Hackett. Its recorded inscription reads: This is the former house of Sapper William Hackett VC Royal Engineer (254th Tunnelling Company) who sacrificed his life at Givenchy-lès-la-Bassée, France, in June 1916 attempting to save his comrades, for which he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cro
Sapper William Hackett of the Royal Engineers is remembered for his heroic sacrifice during World War I; he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for attempting to save his comrades at Givenchy-lès-la-Bassée in June 1916.
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