10-02-2008 - 13:35
Many thanks Pierre for this wonderful site. My uncle Ronald GEORGE was in the 3rd bn Grenadier Guards and died of wounds received at Warneton on 28 May 1940 age 23. I would love to know more about the action in which he was wondered if any one out there can help.

03-02-2008 - 00:05
Thank you for this wonderful site. We are taking my father in May to visit Romeries Cemetary. and will send photographs for the site.

30-01-2008 - 02:17
thank you pierre for all youhave done.here is my new address

29-01-2008 - 19:20
i was very astonished to see the name of my husbands great uncle lance corpral r brydson on a grave in france we sit and look at his medals that we have and often wonder what happened to him. it is nice to see that his grave and that of so many others are placed in a peaceful place along with there comrades who fought so bravly for our country. it would be nice to here from anyone who knows anything about what happened to the 2nd battilion of the gordon highlanders as we know so little about him our his part in the war

29-01-2008 - 12:22
what a great site you must have spent hours building it ,it is a great tribute to all those fallen young men many thanks for your efforts

03-01-2008 - 00:32
I found this website very touching.

My great uncle Lieutenant James Haran Nash of the Irish Guards, killed 27/03/1918 Age: 20 is buried at VI. K. 10. at Bucquoy Road cemetry.

I would be most grateful if anyone has a picture of his grave that they could send it to me.

Thank you,

Tom Townsend

27-12-2007 - 16:10
great site and good information, very helpful.

24-12-2007 - 14:33
Thank you Pierre. I just visited the grave of my my great grandfather Charles Skingle at Darnoutre/Dranouter, who is buried along with 6 of his mates from the Army Service Corps who were all killed on the same day, 3 July 1917. It has prompted me to try and find out and make a record of what happened so they are remembered.

22-12-2007 - 11:22
Thank you for this site. After many years of wondering I finally decided to find out who the Australian digger was that my grandfather was named after. I have found out that he was Roy Bitmead and was killed on June 30 1916 - shot by a German sniper (after surviving Gallipoli - including the landing and Lone Pine) Your site has helped to confirm where he was layed to rest, and I like forward to visiting his grave when I visit France in March 2008. I am determined to honour Roy, for he has not been forgotten. Thank you again, Rick - Melbourne Australia.

14-12-2007 - 23:41
Pierre, firstly I would like to congratulate you on all the effort you have spent in undertaking this huge task. I am sure you have made many people happy in knowing that due respect is being paid to all of the fallen you have visited. I came across this site while searching for Mendinghem cemetary where my Great Uncle Sidney Casey is buried. Private 42479 Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers 01/12/1917 Age: 20 VI. AA. 14. I am the proud possessor of his campaign medals and other effects, including a copy of the bronze plaque on his headstone. If it is at all possible, could you please send me a copy of any pictures you may have of his plot, I would be eternally thankful. Richard Knight

14-12-2007 - 23:28
Congratulations Pierre on this fantastic website. Thank you for all your help. My Great Uncle John Glover served in the 1st /4th Yorks & Lancs Regiment, died as a prisoner of war, buried at Erquelinnes Cemetery, Belgium would like to hear from any one whose relatives served in same regiment and are buried there with him.

11-12-2007 - 17:32
As a mere amateur English Family Historian, I thank you for the work you have undertaken to list the Fallen. Just seeing my ancestor’s name listed on your site, brings home to me how the Great War affected so many people.

06-12-2007 - 20:29
Thank you for the oportunity to pay our deepest respects to all who by their dedication and committment made or future

15-11-2007 - 01:04
Thanks for the great site. I know that my uncle is buried in the Corbais cemetery and was surprised that the picture on the opening page shows the preparation of the graves of his flight crew. I would be interested in seeing a picture of the gravesite after the completion. The only picture we had previously was a old torn black and while photo of single grave marker...

12-11-2007 - 19:52
Pierre was a great help finding information about my great-uncle, Arthur Cummings. He found details relating to Arthur's death and burial and sent photos of the headstone. I couldn't believe it! I had never expected to receive anything like that. I am truly grateful that Pierre is providing this very worthwhile service. Many, many thanks.

12-11-2007 - 00:22
Wonderful site.Found my uncle Clark Davidson,Lance corporal, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Found him on Menin gate and also west-vlaanderen. Are they both the same ? Can you give me any more info on him. All his immediate family are gone now including my dad.

11-11-2007 - 21:59
no i do not have a portrait of omerod ferguson,and i would be forever grateful to you if you did pay tribute to him on your website.is it possible to have a photo sent to me of his headstone with the poppy?forever gratefull,david ferguson. Thank you.

11-11-2007 - 15:03
Merci Pierre, this is a wonderful site enabling us to remember the fallen. I visited my grandfather Samuel George Rush, this year at Vlamertinge New MC, and have been remembering him all day. Unfortunately my father who was 4 years old when Sam died, never made it back to see his fathers grave, though he wanted to, so I visited for Dad too. I would love to know more history about his rifle brigade and the actions he fatefully undertook. I have a troop photo but don't know which one is Sam Thank you for remembering.

11-11-2007 - 10:02
It is early morning here in Manchester, on Remembrance Sunday. It is a fine sunny morning, with a slight chill in the air. Moments ago, Pierre, I discovered your website. C'est formidable!
I have just shown my wife the grave at Ohain of her Uncle Ross, killed only days before she was born. It was a shock, but a delightful one. You have raised a monument to the men whose names you have recorded. Thank you, Pierre.

07-11-2007 - 01:27
i have just learned that omerod ferguson is buried at track x cemetery,he is my graet grandfather 3x.is it possible to have a poppy placed athis headstone for remembrance day?,and send me a photo of it? i am the last family member left.

06-11-2007 - 03:58
Hello Pierre
I would just like to say like everyone else has.A fantastic site a lot of time and effort has done you proud
I would like to ask you do you have a headstone photograph of Lieutenant Alfred John Carter Hodges London Regiment Please Grave ref VI.A.5
I have just found out a few weeks ago that Alfred was my Gt x 3 Uncle

Regards

30-10-2007 - 22:33
A great contribution in memory of our fallen heroes.

Merci Pierre.
Luc Klaps, Genk

28-10-2007 - 10:49
what agreat site pierre iwent to geel cemetry what afine place it is for my farther to rest

27-10-2007 - 15:58
Excellent site. Congratulations on the work you are doing. I have some photos of my 9th Bn Sherwood Forester men. I will contact you. Steve

07-10-2007 - 13:57
Hello Pierre,
Congratulations on a fantastic site, that has helped me find a connection with my great-great uncle George William Moore, and I feel now at peace knowing he is resting with his friends in a beautiful place. Keep up the fantastic work Pierre, your site has been a fantastic help and a real comfort to me. Thanks.

04-10-2007 - 13:26
Pierre, my brother Leslie Cecil George Ball was killed in action on the 20/05/1940 aged 20 yrs and buried in Estainbourg Churchyard (Hainaut Belgium),I was born one year later, in the latter years I decided to research my brothers sevice history. Since my wife and I visited his grave I have been able to obtain from the war department his records and with great delight his 2 medals ,the 1939/45 Star and the 1939/45 War Medal. Wishing to do further research I have visited many websites until I found yours and to see my brothers name heading the website, Pierre you are to be congratulated on the excellent work you are doing for people like myself . Thank You, Roger Ball.

29-09-2007 - 12:12
I also have two other great great uncles, George Albert Squires, missing somewhere around serre of KOYLI and James Squires somewhere near Loos en Gohelle of seaforth highlanders. My partners great great uncle Earnest Mobbs is also on the Loos memorial (spooky!!) of norfolk reg. Any help on either of these, would be appreciated. Thankyou

29-09-2007 - 12:03
My Great Great Uncle Lawrence F. Hicks is buried in Canonne, a member of the wiltshire reg. Would love to speak to anyone who's own relative would have served with him. Thankyou

28-09-2007 - 16:16
My Uncle is listed in the Bollezeele Cemetery in a communal grave with his two comrades.

28-09-2007 - 10:13
We visited the cemetery in August 2005 and my wife and I found sad and happy moments, because Sgt R Lenihan 5539 Royal Muster Fusiliers was her Grandfather she had never known. Many thanks to you for all your efforts it is appreciated. regards Jim & Aileen Newcombe.

26-09-2007 - 17:08
It is nice to know that Harry Wallond is remembered. He was my grandfather's brother.

26-09-2007 - 13:05
Dear Pierre - Congratulations on your wonderful website. One of the Scottish casualties laid to rest in Calonne Cemetery is my late mother's brother, John Shand Penman who fell in 1940. Until now, we only knew that he was killed in action in either France or Belgium. It's wonderful to know exactly where he is now. He was born in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, Scotland and, although he is far from home, he is still remembered with great pride and sorrow that our generation of the family never knew him. Many thanks.
Pat Reid, Edinburgh, Scotland

12-09-2007 - 19:00
Pierre, what a wonderful website you have made, so many memories for everyone and so much information. Keep up the fantastic work. Best wishes. Sue

10-09-2007 - 12:18
Fantastic site Pierre. Have sent you some photos of Vlissegem for your collection. Let me know if they arrive OK

09-09-2007 - 10:42
Leonard Alwyne Gray was my Nan's Uncle and is remembered on the Biggleswade War Memorial in the town centre but until now (I'm 35) I did not know much about him. Just that he was there.
It is nice to know where he is buried and my heart goes out to him and his brother William, who died earlier in 1914, and is buried in Le Touret Memorial.

01-09-2007 - 16:48
A.J.Cooper was my grandfather's brother. Four brothers in total went to fight for their country, but only my grandfather returned. A tragic loss for one family, you'll agree. My uncle has a photograph of Arthur John and I will send it to you asap. Thank you so much for your dedication to honouring ALL the brave young men who gave their lives in this awful war.

28-08-2007 - 17:29
I have been trying to trace my great uncle John Worsley for many a year,and was totally amazed on finding your website to see you've actually got a picture of his headstone on there. Well done Pierre and thankyou! we're on our way over to visit his grave on remembrance sunday..cant wait!

26-08-2007 - 22:57
Our journey has been a long one but a very rewarding one. Thanks to all the help from the family, we are finally "doing right" by the men who fell in the name of freedom.

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/b/a/r/Denise-Barnard -Pretoria/index.html

19-08-2007 - 18:34
Congratulations Pierre on a wonderful tribute to the brave who fell and are buried or remembered in Belgium and France. I have just completed a spreadsheet of the 10,835 Australian RAAF deaths around the world during WW2. The RAAF contribution during that conflict is not as well known as their AIF brothers from WW1. I am now engaging as many people as I can around the world to take photos of those headstones. My hope eventually is to have a website where those photos would be available free to relatives who are researching their family members who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

Members of the RAAF gave their lives willingly in WW2 and are buried in 1066 cemeteries and memorials around the world.

Best regards

Geoff Swallow

17-08-2007 - 08:38
Thank you, found a British cousin. So many young in the earth. Will continue to visit in the hope of seeing a young Australian relative taken in WW1

10-08-2007 - 23:12
i love your site and i will be coming everytime

09-08-2007 - 19:12
dear pierre, could you please locate and mail me a photo of my grand fathers grave. Reference number is III.A.21 Edward Cremer. Also looking for a photo of him. Thank you for creating such a great website

08-08-2007 - 19:58
Thank you Pierre,have seen my Uncle-Wm.Carey Jones name at Dozingheim Cemetry.Hope to see it myself one day.
Thank you for making the gap smaller.

02-08-2007 - 10:23
The more I look at your website, the more I realise what a wonderful achievement you have done. Being British and someone who is interested in the Battlefields of Europe this is a first class website and I thank you for it.

I have my own battlefield site - would you like me to put a link on mine to yours?

30-07-2007 - 07:00
I teach the GREAT War to Seniors so even in Texas we remember and remain grateful. Merci beaucoup for a loving tribute to those who made the Ultimate Sacrifice.

28-07-2007 - 12:24
I would like to say a really big thank you to both Pierre Vandervelden and Jean- Michel Dominique for their caring attitude which so many others benifit from.
On behalf of all my family here's a real big thank you to you both (Thank You)
Mike.

26-07-2007 - 21:46
Dear Mr. Vanderveldon,
Thank your for your efforts in honouring the lives of the young men who died in the wars. My great-uncle was Clarence Edward Kinton who is buied in Sin Le Noble, which I visited in 1972. He was born in Huntsville, Ontario on July 7, 1892, the son of Mackie and Mary Kinton and was shot down over Douai. He was originally buried as an unknown airman but his brother T. L. Derwent Kinton (my grandfather), who was serving in the Canadian army, was able to identify him some time later.
My father who was named for him, was killed with the RCAF in the Second War and is buried in Harrogate, England.
Kindest regards,
David Clare Kinton

25-07-2007 - 18:11
Wonderful site, fantastic !

24-07-2007 - 20:57
Thank you for taking the time to set up and maintain this site. My father ( same name) was killed off Ostend 7/11/44 and is buried in Blankenbeghe town cemetery. I have photogtaphs already.I wondered if there are any survivors of that event in the UK.

19-07-2007 - 02:01
Pierre
How can I show my appreciation for such a masterpiece. An amazing tribute to all those brave men & women who made the supreme sacrifice and a wonderful record for research. A thousand thanks for your help in finding Harvey Joseph Heavener, UK Flight Sergeant (Nav) Royal Air Force Reserve Squadron - Age 27; Date of Death 29/6/1944. Service Number 1601409. An Old Boy of The Kings Hospital School, Balakhall Place, Dublin - now located at Palmerstown, Co Dublin, Ireland.
Golding