pte baker cecil g/441 7th royal sussex regt .thank you

Hi, this is the first site where i have actually found anything about my great uncle Edward Parton, who was with the Lancashire Fusiliers and died in 1918. His grave is situated at IX. F. 3. Any help or info would be so greatly appreciated.

I am looking for soldiers families dead in 1940 buried in ARDRES communal cemetery : ARCHER Ralph/ Baker Reginald Thomas William of Feltham / Bishop Alfred of Sherston /Bonner George Edward of Hendon/ Collinson Edwin of Muston /Greatorex Ronald of Alvaston/ Ham Frederick Samuel of Holsworthy /Hamilton Andrew of Newton Mearns /Lambert John of Patcham /Mackay John James Bertram of Davidson's main Edinburgh /Saunders Frank Douglas of Greenford /Tawse Herbert of Aberdeen/ Thompson John George of Newcastle on tyne .
thank you very much

Thank you for creating such a great tribute site. My Great Uncle is William Deery who is one of the five Royal Inniskilling Fusilliers buried in Verberie. I have been to visit his grave on four occasions to date. Very emotional experience. I intend to visit again. If anyone has any information about what happened in Verberie in August/September 1914 I would be grateful to hear from them. Thanks again.

Hi, I found your site this evening while researching a distant relative,ie
Gunner 187926 Joseph Reyner RFA killed in action 4 OCTOBER 1917
He is interred in Cement House,
Would you know of any historian who has taken photos of the war graves here ? If so I would be obliged to receive that info.
Well done on your site,excellent.
Regards
Phil

Hi i think what you do is so wonderful makes me believe more and more in Earth Angels.
My Pop who i never met Is buried at Evreux Communal Cemetrery in France his name is Corporal James Buxton t/81863 of the United Royal Army Service Corps he died on the 06/02/1940 and his grave number is Row C Grave 21,please could you email me a clear photo,perhaps you could send me a hard copy,photo and i will pay you for it,i hope you can i would like to frame it and give it to my mother before she passes,she misses her father deeply he died when she was 6.God bless you all so so much.Ali.xxx

Have just found your site by chance. I am the nephew of Flight Sgt George Dennis Phoenix, whose picture is featured on your Poix de Picardy page along with the rest of his crew. There is also a picture of the crash site in Loeuilly. I have visited the cemetery, as did my father prior to his death. It was he who waved his brother off at Liverpools Lime St. station prior to his fateful flight in 1944. If at all possible, could I request copies of the Crew and crash site pictures. They are unique and I have she'd tears upon seeing them. I can also provide a portrait picture of Flt Sgt Phoenix together with a picture of his individual grave should you so wish. Kind regards, John Phoenix

Hi,
What a fantastic site- Thank you.
My nan used to tell me stories of her brother who sadly died in 1917, she never knew where he was and i know this made her very sad. I do plan to visit one day and lay a rose on her behalf.
Would you be able to send me a photo his his grave. His details are as follows:
Edward James Stephens
Bray Military Cemetry
II. C. 32.
Many,many thanks.
Mel

We are in Paris. How do we get to La Plus Rouge Farm Cemetery without a car? Train? Then taxi. My g / uncle VWM HOMER buried there. GG.

my grandad lived on from ww2 him self a civil enginer/clark.
before my gran (mavis) met g.dad she engaged to sgt Aurther.I. Henderson.A bomber on RAF Lancaster.
1 of the unfound crew at 1 time, like many many others.
Now thank the lord found & assigned a grave.
Respect to all men & women who did put their eternal spirit on the front line.
I have many original , Genunie Pictures & infomation whitch may mean & toutch a relations heart....

My uncle Jack was only 20 years old when he died. I don't know whether he joined the Highlandfers out of a sense of adventure or patriotism,I do know however that his standing up againt Hitler did help to insure the freedom that we are enjoy today. It is truly a sad thing when Canadians who protected us are fored to use food banks for basic neccessities.

Thank you for this very interesting web site, my grandfather, Willam Watkins, 14950 2nd Bn South Wales Borderers, was one of the many thousands of casualties, sadly he died in action 4th February 1917 a few months before the birth of my father.
Paul (Wales)

I have been searching for my Great Great Uncle Arthur Gregory Bailey and just looked in your site & found him...thank you.

I have been a frequent visitor to the small military cemetery in Ars en Re, since my daughter bought a house there.
I was surprised by the frequency of the date 17-6-1940.
I 'Googled ' it and up came the sinking of the Lancastria at St Nazairre,
further up the coast.
These men had been washed ashore locally and given a burial by local residents, later formally adopted by the War Graves Commission.
So very tragic. So sad.

Pierre - excellent site. Thank you for putting this together. I am related to William Amos Burberry who is buried in A10 in Quievrain Communal Cemetery. Can you possibly send me a picture of his grave? Thank you.

Great news! I have located a photo of my great uncle, Robert Knilands, it was in the Auckland Star, 1917. I am so pleased because I had almost given up hope. will send it over soon, Pam

Hello Pierre
Wonderful website----they gave so we might be free.
If possible do you have a photo of graves Plot L Row C Graves 2-6 ?
These are the graves of a Lancaster 11 crew lost 26/June 1943. Pont du Cer Nantes. Took off East Wretham UK to plant mines mines in French coastal waters off Lorient.
Many thanks

Peter Bennett. Looking for Peter Bennett. Associated with RAF in late 1950's and early 60's. RAF Church Fenton and Yeadon Aerodrome (now Leeds Bradford Airport). Possible connection with RAF Volunteer Reserve. Would now be aged around mid 70's. Please contact with any details to above email. Thank you, Paul Bennett-Todd.

Hi, my name is Frances (nee Coughlan) and I found my grandfather's name, Thomas Coughlan, through the CWGC. Although he was only a private, I found out that he is written up in the book "Stand To": A Diary of the Trenches" and written up in the history of his battalion (only 1 of 20 privates ever recorded there). He is buried in Hooge Crater Cemetery in a beautiful setting and his name inscribed there. Thank God we have such places of rememberence. My grandson (age 9) asked me about the WW1 only last evening and I was proud to be able to show him all the information on his great-grandfather. I will send a photo of him soon.

Hello my name is Carole Stewart (Nee Shorey). My Uncle Frederick George Shorey is buried in Charleroi. He died 26th Dec 1944. We visited his grave 7 years ago unfortunately the cemetary did not have anyone available to ask specific questions on the history for which we are trying to piece together his last movements following the successful take over of the caen bridges. we shall return to try and acquire more information, and we thank you for keeping a truly tranquil memorial.

Lance Corporal W.B. Eaton is my great uncle and was very excited to find him on here. A wonderful site....keep up the great work.

Abel Skinner was my fathers cousin who was killed in WW1 and is buried Warlencourt British Cemetery. We have traced were his Battalion was. These men are a credit to this country.

hi
my great uncle, william pass was killed in action on the 23 october 1918
he had been awarded a military medal
but i dont know what he got it for
is there any way i could find out,
any help would be appreciated
thank you
patricia.

My great uncle, Herbert Wardle, is buried at New Irish Farm near Ypres. He died on 31st July 1917. He was awarded the Military Medal for saving the lives of at least two of his comrades in "no man's land". However, the MM does not appear on his headstone. We have been in touch with Commonwealth War Graves Commission in respect of this and they have agreed to add MM when they next have to replace the headstone. We visited his grave in 2010 and it is in a lovely location.

charles (united kingdom)
i am related to
william pass who died on the 23 oct, 1918,
would love to be in touch with you but cant find how to email you.

hope you can reply to this message
thank you
patricia.

I have just learnt that the remains of my grandfather Gwilym Essex Saunders are to be found in Gouzaeucourt when I was always told that he was missing in action. Myself and my children Megan, Gareth and Rhys are his sole surviving lineage. Together with my partner Carol I have decided to make the pilgrimage this summer to visit his grave. His memory has long been held in honour by his family so this will be an emotional occasion. We will always be grateful for the memory of an honourable man who inspired those who came after him by his life and the ultimate sacrifice he made. LEST WE FORGET!

In loving memory of my father Sgt. F. G. Skeet (Freddie) who along with his crew, was killed on Feb.19/20th. 1944. He was a rear gunner on a Lancaster of 408 squadron RCAF, flying out of Linton-on-Ouse, Yorkshire. His resting place is at Choloy, France, where I visited in 2009 - a very moving experience.

Apart from the names of his comrades I have limited information on the Lancaster crew members. Should anyone have further details I would be happy to receive them. 3, Whyteway, The Street, Rumburgh, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 0PE.

Forever in my heart.

in november 2009 isent a email to yvan at the herbecourt british war cemetery in france regarding my uncle whom was killed 1/9/1918 i recieved an email from yvan stating that he had located my uncle's grave he also sent photos of the headstone for my family tree reference he said that he would place a rose on the grave i would like to thank him very much for the information on a return email and the time he spent at the grave site.
thanking you very much
graham adams. (melbourne australia)

I am delighted to find full details and photograph on your web-site of my father Spr Joseph Henry Blatchford at the St Charles De Percy War Cemetery. Two years ago we visited the beautifully maintained cemetery and will be returning in September.

In relation to Des Brady's message on CQMS John Treacy, I am having research done on John Treacy as i'm from Kilconnell as he was and may even be a relation. It's amazing that Des Brady has his medal. If you happen to read this message please post again as I will forward you a copy of the research.

I was shocked when I found my relative Chester Howard Hulsman on your site. I didn't even know he existed before this find. Thankyou.

Thank you for all the wonderful work you carry out for all our relations, please carry on, you are fantastic

went to war grave s in Forceville to see my grandads headstone was very moved by what i saw, the people who look after these places do a fantastic job, the place was very peacefull and found it hard to hold back the tears,

Remembering the early sacrifice of professional soldier, Charles John Walter Pimblett who fell at Mons on the 24th August 1914. Rest in peace with God.

re WILLIAM F CUTTING ROYAL NORFOLK REG buried at Millam re background, my grandfathers unit where part of the reguard protecting the approaches to Dunkirk when they ran into a ss deaths head unit , and after put up a strong resistance they ran out of everything so around a hundred surrendered having been given the option to surrender or make their escape as best they could back to Dunkirk by their own officer, from what we have found out by visiting Millam my grandfather must have been one of about twenty that tried to get back to Dunkirk as the rest where marched of by the ss and executed at a farm in or near Le PARADIS. The ss unfortunetley caught up with him and killed him just outside Millam not far from the river and we believe he was using this to navigate is way back to Dunkirk. I hope this gives you a bit more info as to why he was found their and just to say a big big thankyou for all your hard work looking after the grave. I do not have a web address as this my local library computer

Allen Jess (Canada)
Hello,

I am living in Barbatre on Noirmoutier island where I.C. Robbie is buried. I can help you if you want more information please contact me by e-mail: michel.cecili( at sign)hotmail.fr

In Memory of My Great Uncle, George Moncrieff

I had the pleasure of visiting my great uncle's grave in 2010 at Varennes. It was a moving and humbling experience. These brave young men are buried far from home, but in the most beautiful cemetery I have ever seen. Rows of roses, all different colours - the peace broken only by the sound of bees humming and the distant sound of a tractor in the fields.

Anderson, J.G. was my grandfather. His name was James Glennie Anderson. He was a piper and he died in the Battle of the Somme. My grandmother, Isabel Hedley Blair immigrated to Canada with my father, Ronald Watson and my Aunt Renee. We have a single picture of Grandpa in his dress kilt. Although we never knew him we have always loved him and are eternally grateful for his sacrifice and that of all our brave soldiers to this day.

Thanks to your wonderful website I have found the final resting place of my great uncle (John Dutchman -died 23/10/1916) - thank you

Another very good personal site.I recently came across a very distant cousin who perished in ww1. You have him listed as J A Stobbs. BURIED AT Hermonville Military Cemetery . His full name was James Atkinson Stobbs and he was 18 (joined up at 17 of course). He is the first relative that I have discovered perishing in either war. Such a waste.

Inimemory of my Uncle Lance Corporal James Dawson of the South Staffordshire Regiment. Killed 13/11/1916 age 24, buried in Serre Road No2 Cemetery. RIP

My grandmother's brother, Alexander Miller Budge, has a gravestone at Tyn Cot (XII.D.1). Your photos give me an idea of what the cemetry looks like. Thank you for your work.

Thank to your website I've had my first glimps of my great grandfathers grave in Lens Eastern Cemetery qin France

Dear Pierre and the team, Many thanks again for your help and considerable efforts in creating, maintaining and continuing with the invaluble work you do in recognising the sacrifice all these nations of young men made in defence of freedom, I shudder to think how I would deal with it, if one of my boys lay with them.

My Great Grandad Staff Sgt Saddler Francis Paul Phipps died of the flu in hospital in Le Havre. My nan never forgot him and in turn neither did we.We are so proud of him and his brother

Thank you so much.On the eve of ANZAC Day I finally found details of my great-uncle,Edward Delaney,the missing info of our family records.Killed in 1917,and we now know where he fought,and is buried.Records state 'aged 21',but he lied about his age,and was only 17,bless him.

i am so grateful to find your site today, ANZAC day, and to see the final resting place of my great grandfather Carrington John Westaway, killed in action 22.8.1918. may all these fathers and brothers and sons rest in peace. thank you for providing this service.

Hi Pierre
If you would provide an email contact I would like to forward an image of Frederick Matthew Martin 31674 Auckland Infantry died Messines June 1917.

Lest we forget, Anzac Day 2012

Thanks

THE EMAIL FOR KEITH MILLS BUNN IS
BUNN( at sign)MIDWEST.COM.AU
I WILL GLADLY PAY FOR PHOTOS OF MY BROTHER WHO WAS IN THE COLDSTREAM GUARDS. KILLED 13.5.1940
AT THE DYLE RIVER.

SQUAD PHOTOS, PLEASE. MY BROTHER REGINALD
CHARLES HERBERT BUNN WAS KILLED AT THE DYLE
RIVER WITH THE BEF IN FRANCE 13.5.1940. HE WAS
WITH THE 1st BATTALION OF THE COLDSTREAM GUARDS.HE DID TRAINING IN UK AT CATERHAM,PIRBRIGHT,SANDOWN PARK, AND WAS WITH THE GUARDS WHEN THE GERMSNS STARTED
THEIR PUSH ON THE 10.5.1940. I HAVE TROLLED
THE NET FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS HOPING FOR SOME
PHOTOS BUT TO NO AVAIL....PLEASE HELP.
kEITH BUNN