Memorial after the First Battle of Gaza to 161 Brigade

The 161st Brigade was part of the 54th ( East Anglian) Division during World War One.

The Brigade comprised of the four Essex territorial battalions 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Essex .

In March 1917, 161 Brigade was involved in heavy fighting with the Turks at Gaza

 

161 Gaza Memorial

 

After the battle the Brigade erected a wooden cross as a memorial to their fallen colleagues.

To the glory of God

In MEMORY of the OFFICERS, NCO's & MEN

of the161st INFANTRY BRIGADE

Who fell in the ASSAULT and CAPTURE of GREEN HILL ALI_EL_MONTAR and LABYRINTH  and Subsequent operations

GAZA

March 26/27 1917