Achicourt John Doe was a soldier of the 2nd Battalion Canadian Infantry who died on September 2, 1918. Based on the circumstances, he was likely killed in action during the Battle of Drocourt-Quéant Line, in which Canadian and British soldiers starting on September 2, 1918 attacked the German line of defense and at the end of the day, managed to cause the Germans to retreat forty miles to the Hidenburg Line . He is buried at the Achicourt Road Cemetery in Achicourt.
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- Achicourt John Doe at Find a Grave
- Battle o Drocourt-Quéant Line on Wikipedia