I am working on the genealogy of my extended family. One of the families is the Harp family from London, England. Today I found the burial site of my great uncle Henry Charles Harp who died in October 1917. He is intered in the Stone House Cemetery. I am going overseas in the fall of 2012. I plan to visit his grave site and that of two other relatives that were killed in WWI and are are intered in northern France. I must say that finding their location and some history of WWI has given me a new and much more personal perspective.

It's humbling to see the graves of our loved ones who fought to preserve the values that we hold dear in the United Kingdom. My relative Joseph Thomas Fuller was just a name on my family tree but this site has made him more real to me.

In loving memory of my Great Uncle Driver Andrew Gill 73951 Royal Field Artillery.

in loving memory of my grandfather fotheringham a pt no 3354 died 15 06 1917 buried in duisans cemetary he was in the gordon highlandersgrave nos 1v j 45we hope to visit in the summer

Our thoughts are with cousins Capt Charles Spencer Smith died of his wounds3/8/1917.Buried in North France, also his brother Second lieutenant Martin Spencer Smith grave unknown Thiepval Memorial killed in action 10/9/1916. also in our thoughts their Brother Rev Arnold P Spencer Smith died in the Antartic March 1916 of scurvy on the Ross Sea Party Shackleton 1914/1917 expedition. And my uncle William Smith killed in action Passendale. Grave unknown.

PTE John Cargill d.1916 - My Great Grandfather - RIP

in loving memory of my Great Uncle Albert Charles Bray 'Charlie', we will never forget the ultimate sacrifice you made, from all your family especially Joan Dinsdale (nee Witts)

In Memory of my Great Uncle,Thomas William Moy,who died in 1917 age 22years,of the Royal Warwickshire reg.
God Rest His soul

In memory of my great Uncle ROBINSON T W
United Kingdom Gunner L/29505Royal Field Artillery03/06/1918 I. A. 15. Douchy-les-ayette cemetery, Pas de Nord, France.

I visit the cemetery annually and would like to find out more on how, when and where he was killed. Unfortunateyl, his Army records were destroyed in WWII, any help would be appreciated.

Many thanks for your efforts. I was able to view my father's grave (Flt. Sgt. F.A. Hayward) in Gambais churchyard. As I am unlikely to be able to visit in person, it was marevellous to see how beautifully it has been kept.

Regards,

Les.

A remarkable site dear Pierre. I found it today by accident when looking for relative Private Frederick Jack Banfield, 21st London Regiment Surrey Rifles Reg No 2141, KIA 27 Dec 1915 in France. Was so moved to find Fred on your Casualty List & would be grateful for an image of his headstone if he has one at the Vermelles British Cemetery. Thank you for all the hard work you have put into this website. Silvia

im looking into a member of my family and would like some more info, if anyone can help.

sgt colin francis poole, was in the cabadian air force but part of the raf 76 squadron. he and the crew of the halifax were shot down around midnight 28th/29th of june 1944. know his grave is in lesges france.

any info much apreciated

remembering my grandfather joesph benjamin stone, you were all so brave, you missed out on so much and we missed out of being with you thinking of you always donna xx

I never knew my great grandfather Private 12488 Charles Butler of the Norfolk Regiment, he was born in Norwich in 1883 and died in 1916 after supposingly being shot by a German sniper.
He is buried somewhere in France, he may be gone but will never be forgotten.

My Uncle Dick (Nicholas) Pringle was the idle of his parents and younger siblings. It was a tragedy to loose him, being such a special person to everyone who met him. My Mum is his only subling left. She is 83 and he would have turned 100 this month, Dec. She tells me about her life with her family and I feel as though I know him. Thank you Pierre.

I am the nephew of Private James Davies-Shuck who died in France in 1944. I was named in his honour. I hope one day to visit his grave and pay my respects.

Pierre, your time and effort in producing this memorial website is very much appreciated by those of us who have lost family members serving during the world wars. I was pleasantly surprised to come across your site while searching for my uncle (Royal Winnipeg Rifles) who was killed on D-Day+2 and to find him listed in your database. Adding photos I've provided has made it even better. The amount of work and compassion you have put into this project is obvious. On behalf of my family, thank you.

In rememberance of my Great Great Uncle Sydney Malyan Knight who was a Private in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment and died on 02/11/18 and is buried in St Roche Cemetary, Valenciennes, France. I have recently visited his grave and wrote in the message book. It was amazing and made me feel very proud that one of my relatives gave their life for their country. 'Once lost, Now found, Proudly remembered, Never Forgotten.

This is the first place I have found info on my Granfather Canadian pte.Frank Donagan, who was killed ( at sign)Vimy Ridge 04/09/1918. His daughter (my Mom)is still living and I am trying to find all info I can for her. Thank you for your work in remembering these brave men ,who gave their all.

Dear Pierre,

Thank you for placing a photo of my great uncle Cpl Brooks MM grave at Kallo on your web site.

You may be aware that Cpl Brooks was captured by the Nazis prior to the Arnhem offensive, tortured then publicly executed by hanging out side Kallo Town Hall in 1944.

Cpl Brooks was cut off from his fellow soldiers, and then joined forces with the local Belgian resistance. He is also remembered outside the town hall with the brave Belgian resistance fighters.

On behalf of his family, thank you.

Hello

For a school project, have to find information of a soldier. I chose John Haye Claude. Thanks to this site I found very interesting information about this soldier. But I was wondering if anybody else can help me for further information, pleas contact me!

Thanks!

I ame upon this site and would like to say:

Reginald Alexander Tillcock (my Grandfather's brother) is buried at Belgian Battery Corner. His brother Richard Bernard Tillcock came home injured with a nasty gutter fracture to his forehead and trench foot. Via the Commonwealth War Graves Commission I learned that Reginald had a Gravestone but so far have not been able to visit. I am hoping to do so very soon. I have various photos of the Cem. even an old photo of the cottage hospital that stood on this site.

Beste

Voor een schoolproject is het de bedoeling om veteranen die meevochten in de tweede wereldoorlog te herdenken. Elke kozen we een soldaat die we gaan bespreken, ik koos voor de soldaat John Haye Claude. Via uw site heb ik heel interessante informatie gevonden over deze soldaat. Waarvoor dank!

Ik vroeg me dan ook af of u mij de foto's die op de site staan in een groter formaat zou kunnen bezorgen, en of eventueel nog meer informatie hebt over deze soldaat.
Zou u mij hierbij kunnen helpen?

Alvast bedankt!


Vriendelijke groeten,

Luna

In loving memory of Gunner Thomas Crawford Robson, C Battery, 210 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, killed in action on 4 November 1918 and buried at Capelle-Beaudignes Cemetery Nord-France. Father of Philip Crawford Robson, and grandfather of Linda Crawford Robson (now Lee). The fact that you were killed only 7 days before Armistice and left a widow and your baby son (Philip) makes your death even more tragic. You are not forgotten, Tom, and your son Philip went on to become a full-time soldier for 22 years in REME and to serve with distinction in World War II. You would have been very proud of him. Rest in peace at Capelle-Beaudignes with your other colleagues in C battery 210 Brigade Royal Field Artillery killed on the same day.

FEATHERSTONE My cousin & I visited the grave of our gt uncle Gunner Oscar Featherstone died 05/09/1915 in July this year. It was the first visit by any relative to his grave in 95 yrs and so was very emotional. We also visited the Menin Gate to view Norman Featherstone his brothers listing and stayed for the Last Post which was amazing. Oscar 's headstone is abutted by two other Gunners, G Denton and W Ferguson both died 05/09/1915 There was obviously an incident for them all to die on the same day and to be buried alongside each other Does anyone have any information on this? Well done to this site, may we never forget the sacrifice they and their families made for us.

A relation of mine is listed on your website. He is buried at Gorre British and Indian Cemetery. I would greatly appreciate a photo of his headstone.

SARGENT Bertram Ernest
United Kingdom Private 3903 Cambridgeshire Regiment 07/06/1916 I. C. 20.

Many thanks.

IN MEMORY OF HENRY THOMAS COMPTON WHO DIED AGE 31 ON 1ST MAY 1918. BURIED IN CROUY BRITISH CEMETERY . HOPE TO COME TO SEE YOU ONE DAY LOVE FROM ALL COMPTON FAMILY.WE WILL REMEMBER YOU ALWAYS.

my cousin francis emlyn larder is buried there and i wondered if you had any photos of his headstone. kind regards, john

HI MY GREAT GRANDFATHER IS ON YOUR LIST 18523 PRIVATE RICHARD MURPHY , WOULD LOVE A PHOTO OF HIS HEADSTONE

To the memory of Basil Orrick, Air Gunner, RAF, who died at the young age of 19 yrs, and all those who gave of themselves. In order to bring peace to the world. And to the families who lost their loved ones.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF CORPORAL EZRA READ (810146 ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY) DIED OF HIS WOUNDS 14/09/1917 AT THE AGE OF 21 YEARS ALSO HIS BROTHER EBER (AGE 28 YEARS) HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY KILLED IN ACTION REMEMBERED AT VS-EN-ARTOIS CEMETERY FRANCE

the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them".

In memory of Thomas Mc Cord Campbell my great uncle buried in Belguim.

Honouring my Grandfather's brother, Ernest Leslie Chafe, who fell at the Battle of the Somme, July 16, 1916, and is burried at Y Ravine Cemetary, Beaumont Hammel. I hope one day to go there. In the meanwhile, we will remember them.

I recently visited the Cemetery in Anneux; my Great Grandfather Enoch Beard is buried there. It was a very moving experience. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.

In loving memory of Uncle William Smith, killed in Action Nov 1916, buried Row A grave 7 Munich Trench . Also Uncle Freddy Hill killed Somme July 1916 Thiepval memorial. I have had the honour of visiting France & Belgium. My Uncles are gone but never forgotten.

"At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them".

I am an x Queen's Own Rifles of Canada Member. This Past Nov 11, 2010 I was Matched with one of our fallen Members. L/Cpl. E.J. Spearing {KIA} 24-09-1916 Service # 136585. I would like to get in contact with any of his living relatives just to let them know that the QOR has one of their members carry the special commerative disc of every fallen member. I was lucky enough to be given L/Cpl Spearing's.

In loving memory of my mother Kathleen's elder cousin Flight Lt ERNEST MIRFIN 48966, 83 Sqdn., RAF Volunteer Reserve
who died age 28 while piloting a Lancaster which came down missing Lignerolles village on 26/27 April 1944. Son of Alfred Ernest and Florence Beatrice Mirfin of Woodseats, Sheffield and husband of Bertha Lilian May Mirfin. Grave 2 LIGNEROLLES COMMUNAL CEMETERY, 21520 Lignerolles, Côte-d'Or

Thinking of my Uncle, Cyril Bourne, who died 3 Months before I was born. I am not aware that any of my family knew that he was buried in Liesse Communal Cemetery. As far as we knew his death was commemorated at the RAF Memorial at Runnymede. I know that my grandmother was heartbroken at his death and still grieved long after I was born. I am now intending to visit his grave.

In loving memory on this remembrance day of my great uncle Ernest Walker killed in action 06/11/1918 buried in Angreau. A pleasure as always to return to your excellent website Pierre.

What a wonderful site. Today is Rememberance Sunday 2010.
Ernest Heyn Lougee Private 38138 W Y Regiment. Age 20 111 C.19
I understood from my father that he was the " black sheep " of the family.
I do have the plaque which was sent to each family.
"He died for freedom and honour ". The family did have the plaque mounted to hang on the wall.
Ernest is remembered on the War Memorial at Cullingworth [ Bradford ] West yorkshire.
I am the last male heir of this line of the Lougee family."We will remember them" Thank You".

Hi - My father was Private Dennis Russon - Reg. No. 14654924, Parachute Regiment Army Air Corps, killed 6th June 1944. This message is in memory of him because only this year my sister and I found out he was one of the murdered paratroupers in Herouvillette, France. We are still trying to find out all information and would appreciate anything anyone could tell us. May God keep him in his care.

Like many others today, I am thinking of my Great Uncle, Private John William Martin who is buried at Grandcourt Road cemetery, having died 21/10/1916 aged 18 yrs. I hope that I will be able to visit his grave maybe this coming year. R.I.P

Thinking today of my Great Uncle Staff Sgt Saddler Francis Paul Phipps who died in hospital at Le Havre from the Spanish flu, having emotionally parted from his horse, while waiting to go home' a short while after the Great War ended. I have today finally found his grave in your records. I have all the beautiful post cards he regularly sent to my Great Grandparents who that same week lost a 2nd son who had returned home but caught this disease & died.. My Great Grandmother was heartbroken. Her 3rd son Henry came home safe & had my father who served with the Eighth Army, through Alamein & up through Italy, was wounded in body & mind & so I think of him as a victim of war also. I remember them all & can now imagine Uncle Frank's grave at long last after reading all his touching letters to his parents.

Just a quick line to say thank you!

my wives uncles grave is listed on your pages and its great to know you care Pierre to put this web site together in remberance of those that didnt return from the two wars.

"Lest We Forget"!

I remember today my paternal Grandfather Private Stan Plumpton, late of the 1st Bn Seaforth Highlanders, killed in action at Passchendaele on 21 Sept 1917 aged 27. He never saw his son. Buried in Dozinghem Military Cemetery.
Always in my thoughts.

On this day thinking of Jim Littler (our Uncle/Great Uncle) who was killed in action on 28 April 1918 with colleagues of the 7th Battalion (7th Bn) of the Norfolk Regiment.

Thinking of my Great Uncle, Aubrey Crawford Sibbring. Killed in action May 1st, 1917, Suffolk Regiment, Age 23.

Henry Sulz - my Grandfather is buried in St Jean Cemetary. Thank You for keeping the memories alive.

My Great grandfather is buried here. His name is D A Alexander. His full name was David Anderson Alexander. He was born in 1885 in Edinburgh and was married to Janet Macdonald. He left 5 children, one of whom was my grandmother Minnie. I would like to visit his grave one day and pay my respects.

i have visited auchonvillers military cemetery a few times now as i am the proud owner of a death penny belonging to Private henry tuke 15568 The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment ,died 02/08/1916 Age: 24 II. F. 23 ,henry was born and lived in bolton lancs, i visit france once a year and always call and pay my respects and lay a cross at his grave.
many thanks henry and all those beside you,,R,I,P
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