Tag Archives: 1st Queen’s

1st Queen’s Epitaphs

Posted on December 5, 2020 by ww1geek

Recently I’ve been doing some more research into the 1st Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment). The battalion had a chapter in the regimental history, published in the early 1920s, but other than that little has been written about its experiences … Continue reading →

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In the Footsteps of the 1st Queen’s

Posted on June 18, 2019 by ww1geek

At the end of May I ventured once more to the battlefields of Flanders. There was no specific reason for my trip, more a desire to return after nearly nine months away, for what might be my only visit this … Continue reading →

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‘A mad scheme in my opinion’: The 1st Queen’s attack on the Hindenburg Line 23/04/1917

Posted on April 23, 2017 by ww1geek

The 1st Battalion of The Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment) did not participate in the opening phase of the Battle of Arras from 9th April, but on 15th April as part of the ‘fresh’ 33rd Division, moved into support north … Continue reading →

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The 1st Queen’s 1914 Star Medal Roll

Posted on March 19, 2017 by ww1geek

It has been a while since I last posted on here but I’ve been trying to fit in my ongoing research into the 1st Battalion The Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment) when time allows. One project I recently completed was … Continue reading →

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“The whole attack had been a most costly failure” – The 1st Queen’s 15th July 1916

Posted on July 15, 2015 by ww1geek

The average shopper in Guildford may be forgiven for not paying a visit to the church of Holy Trinity at the top of the High Street. The attention of those who do venture down the path at the side of … Continue reading →

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