Hello
I just googled my uncles name John Eastern Sharpley & the place he was buried -vouzon communal cemetery, & your site came up, with a photo of his grave.... It was very poignant as I have spent the afternoon with my parents looking through the original documentation, and letters from the French family ( matolet domaine-du-puy vouzon ) who found my injured uncle after the Lancaster bomber crashed & kept him safe till he died. The Germans let the village people give him a funeral & 200 people attended . We have an original photo of the grave so to see the modern grave has been interesting. Thank you very much Aly

Hello Pierre

I have just volunteered to do some research for Northumbria War Project, which remembers all the local men who died during WW1. I have just found your site regarding Mons (Bergen) Communal Cemetery which is where one of my named soldiers is buried. Private 34823 John William Douglas serving with the Northumberland Fusiliers died 26 March 1918 You have published photos of the Communal Cemetery

I am writing to enquire whether you have a photo of Grave VIII E.4 which is where John William Douglas is buried, and if you would allow the photo to be reused on the Northumbria War Project site in the future, once my research has been double checked?

Obviously when I hand my research in, I would like to mention your site and whoever had taken the original photo so could you please send me those details too.

Thank you so much for a wonderful site.
Christine
I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards

Thanks so much for your wonderful site.
So interesting.
I found the name of my fathers's uncle'' Edward walter'' Mofflin who died of wounds in july 1916 and buried in the estaires communal cemetery.


Nadine from FRANCE

Hi how do I email you looking for a bigger photo of Sgt j.w windiate and his name and to see what happened to him as stuck on family tree

Thank you for this site. My great uncle Clarence Gribble from Wandiligong, Victoria, died on 5th April, 1918, and is buried at the Frenchencourt Cemetery in France.

My Grand Father Tom Ireland is buried at Dernancourt Cemetery he died on 11 Sept 1918 .I have visited Dernancourt and met the Mayor lovely village shown great hospitality graves immaculately kept . Tom Ireland was a machine gunner in the 2nd Life Guards . His sacrifice never forgotten by me and also the villagers of Dernancourt do not forget and teach all the children of the village of the soldiers bravery and sacrifice .I plan to return on 11 November 2018 .

Sapper Reginald Wright, 106393, 227th Field Company, Royal Engineers, my grandfather died 28th March 1918 when my father was aged 4 years old. He is remembered by my generation and this will continue with his great grandsons (Mark & Simon Wright) when we visit Heath Cemetery on the 28th March 2016 to mark the 98th Anniversary of his death.
I never knew my grandfather but my father was my hero and so is he.My wife and I have visited many times and we will continue to do so. Heath Cemetery is a credit to the CWGC and reflects the true feelings of compassion shown by everyone who cares and retains the memory of the fallen.

Alfred Swanson who was 37 when he was Killed in action and buried in Belgium in the Torreken Farm Cemetery, was sadly missed by all those who loved him including his mother, his wife Ellen, and children Charles, George, Hazel and Ellen (his youngest daughter). His future grandchildren wished they could have known their grandad and all pray for all wars to end, and the world to be in peace.

Please remember William Catterall I visited his grave at Dickebush 20 yrs ago. I found the Cemetry beautiful and peaceful. A young soldier of The. Border Regiment. Died 18th July 1917. Rest in Peace,

Thank you making sure that people rember my late uncle 20743 valentine James Anderson 7/4/1916 aged 21 ada and James Anderson was his parents in loving memory of you your great nephew Mike buckless rest in peace xxxxx

I am looking for a picture of Edward Arthur Chipp-Smith 1917-1944.

Buried at British cemetery Bayeux France Grave Memorial Ref. I. F. 4.
Occupation​Soldier Served with the 61st field regiment
​Gunner Regiment Royal Artillery Soldier Number 5624371

Related ​Uncle

I am researching Gerald Ernest Lea killed in September 1914 at the battle of Aisne. I will upload a photo onto the site.

IN memory of my great uncle Private Alfred Howlett killed in ww1 at Guizancourt from Retford if any one has any info or pics much appreciated.I know he was killed on 5th oct 1918 or thereabouts and had served for three years in Sherwood foresters notts and derby.

Hello. I thought i would repost this in the hopes that i can get in touch with Des Brady. He has a medal that was my great grandfathers and i would love to see a picture of it. Here is my original post. If someone Knows Des maybe they can forward this to him.

I have just discovered this site through a new and wonderful friend. He pointed out a post by Des Brady, where he says he has a WW1 medal that belonged to John Treacy. John Treacy was my great grandfather. If i can get in touch with Des Brady i would so appreciate that! God bless all those wonderful men who served our countries so valiantly.

In memory of Fredrick Essam Bailey of the Prince ofWales own West Riding regiment 21st battalion killed in action 30-9-17 aged 26 .how glad to fined you at long last grandad.

Bonsoir,
Je suis enseignant en école primaire et pour honorer la mémoire de ceux qui sont morts pour notre Liberté je travaille avec mes élèves sur les pilotes tombés sur le périmètre de nos écoles Blargies Abancourt. A cette heure nous travaillons sur un P51 tombé à Moliens ? Blargies ? Abancourt ? Je travaille donc sur WALL. Si vous avez des informations supplémentaires sur ce pilote, nous serions très heureux si vous acceptiez de les transmettre. Je ne désespère pas de retrouver le point d'impact. Cordialement

Hi, any information on walter Hobby who was one of the 17 casualities buried in the ANNEZIN communal cemetery pas de Calais france would be greatly appreciated.
thankyou very much

I just discovered this site tonight, 12th jan 2016, as I was just sorting old photos on my desktop. My dad was Royal air force along north coast of Northern Ireland at one time, before going to Italy. One one particular photo he had of his friends, one was called, Alec Recina, and my dad had written canadian killed in plane. So tonight, I just for curiousity browsed the web and discovered Alec's headstone on one of these photos. If ANYONE wants a photo, just let me know please. God bless you all.

Cheshire County Memorial Project is writing a Roll of Honour to all the men from Cheshire who fell in the Great War, the Roll currently stands on just over 20,000 names, we are now researching every name and writing a biopic on each one, later this year we hope to launch the Cheshire County Memorial Roll website.

If anyone has information on any of the men from Cheshire who fell we would like to hear from you.

Contact via our Facebook page, Cheshire County Memorial Project or email cheshirecountymemorialproject( at sign)gmail.com

Thank you

My uncle James Nesbitt was a pilot with 101 Squadron Royal Air Force. He and his crew are buried her after their Wellington 111 bomber was shot down.
My two sons and myself intend to visit his grave in March of this year (2016).
We will be the first members of the family to come here.
Thank you all so much for looking after these graves. Such memories mean a lot.

Is there any record of a photograph of John Francis Viscount, who died October 30, 1915, while on the hospital ship Valdivia to britain from Galipoli, age 20 years, enlisted in Dunville, Nfld., 1st Battalion, son of John and M.R. Viscount. I understand that the Newfoundland Regiment landed in Galipoli on September 30, 1915 - he would have died within the month, likely buried at sea, noted on the memorial at Beaumont Hamel. Thank you. It is a result of my brother, Robert Viscount, that John's name was added to the Book of Memories, page 126, on Parliament Hill and though he has a copy of the page, I would like to be able to show him a photograph, if one exists.. Thank you.

Hello Pierre

I contribute to a non-commercial website Yorkshire Regiment WW1 which is dedicated to remembering something of the men who died during WW1 whilst serving with the Yorkshire Regiment. You have published a photograph of Tours (La Salle) Communal Cemetery where Pte Bernard Walker of the Yorkshire Regiment is buried.

I am writing to enquire whether you will allow the photo to be reused on the Yorkshires site and email me a larger copy of it? Naturally, the owner of the image will be credited and a link provided to you site if you wish.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards

PETER N WALKER
Lieutenant in Royal Welch Fusiliers Died 18/7/1944 aged 21
Peter Walker had played rugby for England against Wales in a Services International at Gloucester on April 8, 1944, just 101 days before his death.
He played for Gloucester/Army/Barbarians and Oxford University 1941 and 1942. He was born in Upton upon Severn 2/10/1923.

2015 I went to mont des cats cemetery were my dad's brother has been from 1940.It made me happy and sad happy to have made it but sad I can not tell my dad. I am hoping to go back one more time in August with most of my family because I still can.rest in peace uncle Fred.Fredrick Thomas Holder from Bosham sussex England.

Pierre - This is my only way to reach you, mysteriously your server is suddenly rejecting my emails as spam. I want to thank you for the photos you sent of my grandfather's grave (Pvt. Marmaduke Frank Richards, Royal Welsh Fusiliers). I definitely plan to visit myself someday. Also, my dad would have been so moved to see these photos of his father's final resting place. Thanks for your tremendous work on this website. The stories and photos are very meaningful (I also saw the story about your family).

Thank you for this site. My grandfather Alfred William Charles is buried here. Along with Amos Solomon,19, both were KIA with 295th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, at Armagh Wood on the afternoon of 26/9/1917, known as the Battle of Polygon Wood. Alfred went out under fire, as a signaller, to repair some telephone wires when he was hit by a shell and killed instantly. He was 35, a postman from Hull in England. His battery had only landed at Le Havre at the end of March 1917, and were positioned NW of Armienteres before moving to the Ypres Salient.
Lest we forget.

Researching family members who fought and died in ww1 found Private Phillip Payne, York and Lancaster Reg. Brother of my maternal great grandmother, he rests in the Hergies Communal Cemetery - the only casualty buried there. Good to see that he has not been forgotten. Thank you.

On 06.12.2015 when visiting grave (1X.D.88) of our relative Alfred Hewitt who was killed exactly a century earlier on 06.12.1915 we had a spare remembrance cross.
On noticing the nearby grave (1X.D.52) of Private 35009 W J Hodges, Royal Field Artillery we left a cross in his honour and in his name since he was also killed on the same day as our relative. Should a relative of W J Hodges read this entry we would be pleased to send them a photograph of his grave.

Following your invaluable help my son Martin & I were able to visit my Great Uncles grave. Private Alfred Hewitt was killed in Houplines on 6 December 1915 and we visited on the exact centenary of his death on 6 December 2015 to pay our respects and represent his widow Beatrice who died in 1954 having never being able to visit her husbands grave.
Thanks to the CWWGC and members of your team for the wonderful work you do.

I would like to Thank you for putting up this site as i finally found my Great Uncle David Charles Lillie.His name is in the book of rememberance at the house of parliment in Canada. My late father wondered as to where his Uncle was buried in France. My father served in the 2nd world war with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. Sadly he never knew as to where he is buried. One day i will pay my respects for him and myself.

My grandmothers brother Arthur Basil McDonald, May 28, 1894 - Oct. 2, 1918 was in the Canadian Army and was in the 29th Battalion. He was born in Harrigan Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada. His parents Alexander George MacDonald and Maggie Kaiser lived in Halifax NS at the time of his death. He is buried in the Duisans British Cemetery Extension. I have a bronze plaque inscribed with the following words. "HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR Note: most soldiers named MacDonald are spelled McDonald, his proper surname was MacDonald

In loving memory of great great Uncle Alfred Houghton, Lance Bombardier Royal Field Artillery. Killed April 1918, aged 23. Buried in Blangy Tronville cemetery. Always remembered by his family.

Hello, I have a photo of my great uncle Edward Vick DCM which I can email to you

My great grandfather Wilfrid Hawthornthwaite died 20/111917 at Battle of Paschendaele. Left behind his wife and two sons Jack and Roy. Roy was my grandfather.

In Memory of my Grandfather CHARLES RICHARD DUTTON who died on Aug 15, 1944, several months before the arrival of his and my Grandmothers first born son (my father) RICHARD DAVID DUTTON. He knew a little one was on the way, but they never met...

In turn, I named my first born son after my Grandfather, and who is now a strong healthy 10 year old, CHARLES RICHARD DUTTON (II) living with my lovely wife SUSAN DUTTON, my other son ALEXANDER THOMAS DUTTON and I in Ontario.

While my Dad and Mom are now retired and living life as true Canadian Snowbirds - travelling to Florida 5+ months a year. :)

My Grandmother JESSIE UPJOHN, did re-marry, then divorced - living a healthy life until 2003... When she joined up once again with her true live in Heaven - CHARLES RICHARD DUTTON.

Albert Phillip Lacombe was the son of Cleophas Lacombe and Margaret Ann Beaudry he was born 03 Apr 1878 in the Town of Peterborough, Ontario. From the Canadian Census of 1881 through to 1901 he grew up in the town of Bracebridge with other 11 siblings. Between 1901 and 1906 he made his way and settled in Souris, Manitoba. Between 1906 and 1907 he met, fell in love with Marie Ezilda Lefebvre. They were married on the 11th of February 1907 St. Augustine Church, Brandon, Manitoba. Witnesses were Elvina Lefebvre sister of Ezilda and Charles Shannon. On the 08 June 1912 a daughter Mary Frances was born at Misericordia Hospital in Winnipeg. Albert Phillip Lacombe enlisted 21st November 1916 and was assigned to the 11th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troop. He passed away on the 12th of November 1918. The following letter was received by his widow Ezilda Lacombe from the attending nurse at No.1 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station:
Dear Mrs. Lacombe
I deeply regret that it is my sad duty to inform you of the death of your husband 1084280 L/Cpl Lacombe 11th CRT who was brought here on the 12th of November suffering from acute influenza and pneumonia and passed away on the evening of the 14th. During that time he was very ill and unable to talk much so that he left no messages as far as I can learn. I am sorry that I did not know his home address until after his death or I should have personal talk with him as my own home town is not far from Souris, but among so many patients it is only by chance that we meet those we know. Any personnel effects will be forwarded through the customary channels and should reach you in due time. The interment took place in the Auberchicourt cemetery some distance from Douai. With sincere sympathy for your bereavement in this hour of victory yours very truly,
S Peris Johnson
A/matron, No.1 C.C.C.S

In memory of my Great-Uncle, Wright Cooper, died 08-09-1917, his elder brother Samuel survived the conflict, my father fought in WW2 and is now 94, sadly he never knew Uncle Wright. May God bless all who served.

In Memory of my Great Uncle Richard who is buried here. Thank you to all who look after these graves

THOMPSON RICHARD
United Kingdom Private Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 6th Bn. Age: 26 Date of Death: 14/05/1940

In Memory of A G Yorke from Rugeley my great uncle and brother of my Nan Edith Yorke.
Rest in peace Arthur you gave your life for your country and we will all be eternally proud of you

Paul Millard M B E

In Memory of 7898 Pte James Taylor, Border Regiment killed 26/10/14 buried in Kruiseecke German Cemetery.

DOES ANYONE KNOW THE EXACT LOCATION OF KRUISEECKE GERMANY CEMETERY IN BELGIUM ? I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT THIS CEMETERY.

THANK YOU - BEE

In loving memory of Great-Uncle Frank Whitten. I only knew him through the words and memories of my Grandfather Maurice Whitten, his younger brother, who obviously looked up enormously to his elder brother and told me of cycling trips they had made to France and Germany before the war. I have inherited a silver tray dedicated to Frank in 1915 to commemorate his wedding. Alas it was short-lived. It took me a while to track down his resting-place. Thanks for keeping these memories alive for us all.

Thank you for having this site. Just got out the silver cross given to my Grandmother for the loss of her brother Pte.Roy Lunnin. My dad whos served in WW2 was named after him as I am and my son is. Roy. Thanks again.

My uncle George Easey is buried here. My husband and I visited the cemetery some years ago, planted some plants and took photographs for my aunt and father - the remaining siblings of George, who had never seen his grave. Both were in their nineties. We produced a small pamphlet about him including the photos which I believe are now in the museum in Laxfield Suffolk, where he was born. Thanks so much for this site. I never new it existed until I remembered him today.

My father Joseph Donley was only 3 years old when his father Joseph Donley of Glasgow, Scotland. Birth 1888. Reg.No:8778, of the Highland Light Infantry 2nd battalion, was killed in action on 15th November 1916, Area fighting during war - Passchendale. Redan Ridge 3. Redan Ridge Cemetery No.3-Beaumont-Hamel.Departement de la Somme
Picardie, France. I would love a photo of him.
Remembered with Honour. In loving memory your Granddaughter June E Donley.

My great grandad is buried here. Edward Brand died in 1940 my father never knew him he was just 7 when he died. Thank you to all who help maintain the cemetery.

Lance Corporal T H Bradshaw
Victoria Medal, British War Medal
10th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment
died 10th June 1917

Remembering the bravery of Harry Bradshaw
For my Mother Annie (nee Styler) Harry's wife
Tina E Kidger

My great, great uncle is buried here after being shot and killed by a sniper on Christmas Eve 1916.

His name was George Herbert Burgoyne and he was just 21 years old.

In the same year his older brother Walter died due to illness and a few short years later his younger sister committed suicide. It must have been almost unbearable for their parents and remaining siblings which included my great grandmother.

I'm very grateful for this website. My grandfather was killed on February 25, 1917. He was:

Private Marmaduke Richards 56900
14th Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers
Buried in Plot 2, Row D, Grave 11 in Bard Cottage Cemetery

My father was born on December 29, 1916 but my grandfather had never seen his son. I do have photos that I will try to send. Thank you.

Two members of my family who lost their lives during WWI - with gratitude - always and forever

Sgt Donald Salmons
13th Battalion Canadian Infantry [Quebec Regt]
died 05/11/1917
YPRES MENIN GATE memorial

Private Sydney Lown
1st/6th Battalion Manchester Regt
died 28/03/1918
DOUCHY-LES-AYETTE BRITISH CEMETERY

And for all those who lost their lives in the fight for freedom since

Hi.
My Uncle William Worthington is buried at morienval cemetery france.
You pictures include his headstone.
We are still immensely proud of the young man who served as a tail gunner in a Lancaster Bomber.