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Tag Archives: WW1
The 1st Queen’s At Gheluvelt
“October 31st and November 1st will remain for ever memorable in the history of our country, for, during those two days, no more than one thin and straggling line of tired-out British soldiers stood between the Empire and its practical … Continue reading
‘Thomas Hardy’ of Festubert
Whilst searching for biographies of officers of The Queen’s (Royal West Surrey) Regiment in The Times, I came across a story that grabbed my attention entitled ‘Thomas Hardy of Festubert’. The story begins with an incongruous entry in the London … Continue reading
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Tagged 1915, festubert, Queens, Surrey, WW1
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The Battle of Loos
Today marks the 97th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Loos, the British ‘big push’ of 1915. The battle was the first time some of Kitchener’s volunteers saw action – for many it would also be the last. … Continue reading
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Tagged 1915, East Surrey, Gas, Loos, Propaganda, Queens, Surrey, WW1
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Armistice Day in Ypres
Last November I travelled to Belgium with Leger Holidays on their ‘Armistice Day in Ypres’ tour. The reason for this was primarily to visit Tyne Cot for the first time, where my Great Great Uncle, William MacDuff, is commemorated. However … Continue reading
Colonel HC Wylly
In carrying out research I am always looking for new sources to draw upon. The internet is a fantastic resource, and with websites such as Ancestry and the Great War Forum, a large amount of research can be done from … Continue reading
May you sleep well in the earth of beautiful France
Corporal William Stuart Barnett, KIA 7.9.14 William Stuart Barnett was born in Sutton, Surrey, in 1892. His father, a jeweller and silversmith, died when he was just three years old. After leaving school William worked as a Pawnbroker’s assistant and … Continue reading
Preparing for the Centenary
In a recent, rather rambling article for the Daily Mail, Max Hastings criticised the government’s apparent lack of interest (read: funding) in the centenary. However, I think that his assertion that “the British government is so eager to wash its … Continue reading
First World War-related street names
Near where I work there is an ‘Arras Avenue’ and that got me wondering about how many other First World War-related street names there are in the country. Thanks to the wonders of the internet, the answer is, lots! According … Continue reading
The Surrey Regiments in the First World War
The Surrey Regiments in the First World War My research into the men named on the Carshalton war memorial has focused quite heavily on the wartime experiences of the two Surrey regiments. 37 of the men from Carshalton who lost … Continue reading
Searching for William MacDuff – Part 2
Having found out details of my great-great uncle William MacDuff’s war service, I was now keen to find out more information about how he had died. The 11th Border Regiment war diary entry for the day was very brief; more … Continue reading
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