Tag Archives: CWGC
The Longest Epitaph?
Wandering around Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension Nord last year, a particular headstone caught my eye. It is hard to miss; situated at the end of a row, it stands out because almost the entire headstone is taken up by the … Continue reading
Posted in 1915, CWGC, Remembrance, WW1
Tagged Alfred James Lawrence Evans, Bailleul, CWGC, epitaph, longest epitaph
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The story behind a lone headstone
To a passer-by, the headstone situated in the middle of the field might seem out of place, particularly if they are not aware of the history of the local area. But there are very few passers-by, for this is not … Continue reading
Posted in 1916, CWGC, Loos, Remembrance, Research, WW1
Tagged Commonwealth War Graves Commission, CWGC, Hohenzollern, Remembrance, Shellshock
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Australia on the Western Front
What better way to kick off my blog than to talk about my recent visit to the Somme. Last time I went there I had the luxury of five days spent on the battlefields, walking the ground the troops attacked … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefield tours, WW1
Tagged ANZAC, Australia, Battlefront Exploration, CWGC, Fromelles, Somme, WW1
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