In loving memory of my late Uncle, Peter Osmond Barnard, who died age 20yrs and who I never met. This is on behalf of his brothers, Graham & my dearly loved late father ,John. I hope one day soon, to lay flowers at your grave. Jane.

thanks to this site iv found my dads uncles grave cant wait to go visit and have a photo took

A great website, and so important to honour those that fell during the two world wars. Thank you.

We are stationed in Brussels for a few years and visited the Memorial site last year. It was the first time that I have seen it. My grand uncle's name is Captain Arthur Maitland Byng. My grand father was so upset that his brother died - and especially in the first months of the war, that he was never able to mention his brother's name or the war ever again in his whole life.

There is a memorial to him in the War Cloister of Winchester College. My son is named after him.

Thank you for all the effort and time that you have spent on this site. Please let me know why it means so much to you.
Thane Byng

Great site. I plan to visit Vlaanderen Cement House Cemetery in 2014. My Grandmothers brother (my grand Uncle) was killed on 16th Aug 1917. He was a Rifleman in the Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consorts Own) I would love to hear from anyone who has a relative from the 12th Battalion. When we visit it will be very emotional as I think we will be the first of his family to do so. I only found out that he was killed in WW1 due to my family history research. No one ever mentioned the fact throughout my 63years of life. Strange isnt it?? But so Sad too.

Interesting to see photos of the Caterpillar cemetery where my relative Percy George Alfred Talbot ("Chum") is buried. He was killed in action on 16 Sept 1916 whilst serving as a Sgt with the Wellington Regiment. His details can be seen here:
muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/15424.detail
Fortunately my grandfather survived the Somme, albeit with wounds, when he served as a Sgt with the Otago Regiment and was awarded the Military Medal.
We owe much to our ancestors.
Many Thanks to those who maintain this website. John

Re Teresa (UK) and Tomas (Irl) messages re Lt Denis Baily from Tralee. He was my uncle. Would appreciate anything you know about him.

Pierre,
Many thanks for all the work you have done.
You are my new added hero of heroes.
Found a picture of 4 grave stones representing 6 crew members.
One of those members was my Uncle:

MICKLEFIELD, GEORGE CYRIL ROWLAND
Rank:Sergeant
Trade:Flt. Engr.
Service No: 1216702
Date of Death: 05/07/1944
Age: 26
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
460 (R.A.A.F.) Sqdn.
Grave Reference Coll. Grave 3.
Cemetery: DONNEMAIN-SAINT-MAMES COMMUNAL CEMETERY

Additional Information:
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Micklefield;
Husband of Hilda Jessie Micklefield, of Chelmsford, Essex

Could you please email me a larger file so that I can have this printed
Your response and help in this matter will be forever grateful

God Bless You
And to all those that served in all wars
To the familes and friends, whose love ones we have lost
We will remember them...

Louis A. Micklefield
Sacramento, California USA

just to say a huge thank you to pierre for setting up this site.i have been searching for information on my uncle kenneth vaughan for a long time now.the sites i have visited have wanted a fee.my father kens brother gave me a picture of this graveyard showing white crosses so at some point in time they have been changed.again many thanks and appreciation for what pierre has done.

I am an imigrant from England 1959 aged 6 my family has some skeletons in the closit but I always am interested in any Trendle's living or dead and some history of my clan would be great, as I have only really known my imediate family and none from UK.

My mom was engaged to Flying Officer Herbert Wright Cooper was lost in action. She always believed he was killed in Belgium but never knew where he was actually burried. Your site shows the graves at Marcilly Communal Cemetery and this brings great peace of mind to her. Thank you all these years later. He was lost only 22 and she is now 89.

In memory of my great uncle, Richard Henry Tyack who died 4th Nov 1918. Captian in the Duke of Cornwall's light infantry. My mother told me about his heroics, and being mentioned in despatches. The family celebrated the end of the war with dancing in the streets of Camborne, sadly they found out the same day he had died 7 days earlier from his wounds.

My grandfather, Pte. James Henry Baker, was also at Ieper during some of the fiercest of the fighting, he also was at Arras and Amiens. He served as a driver/mechanic with the Army Service Corps up until 1919, and was involved in some of the clearing of the battlefields.

Remembering my first cousin (twice removed), Pte. Frederick Ivan Mackrell of the 14th Bn. Hampshire Regiment, who gave his life in the fight for freedom. He was one of 15 children to parents Sydney and Alice Mackrell of Eling Tide Mill, Eling, Hampshire. A truly wonderful website, thank you so much Pierre and Team for all you do.

My uncle buried in China wall cemetery was from a large family of 12 brothers and sisters. None ever managed in their lifetime to visit his grave and indeed did not know where he was buried. All they knew was that they thought he was buried somewhere in France. Thanks to PC technology I found where he was buried and visited his grave in 2007. Thanks to sites like this information on fallen ancestors is being available. Pity this information was not available in the 1950 s. when his closest family were still living.

In memory of Leonard C Jones, my Nan’s brother; for my Nan you were a great loss, all I have is stories about Len and I was told that I would have loved him just as much as she did.
Something my Nan used to say each remembrance with a tear in her eye,
“Len, where are you?”
Unfortunately I found out too late to let her know or take her to his grave, but I continue to look into Len and the rest of her brothers who died in the war for her, in her memory.
Thanks Peter for sending the image of Len, much appreciated.
For Len and ALL the lads on Lancaster JB708, you’re not forgotten!

If you have a photograph of the following grave I would be extremely gratefull

Private Edward Duffy Royal Army Medical Corps 3983 Died 27/10/1914

Grave Reference II.A.54 Ypres Town Cemetery Extension

I was wondering if you could find something on Private Walter Henry Chevins, I think he might have some kind of relation to me, but I am unsure... Chevins is an extremely unusual name and I would like to find out more about him as I recently visited the Thiepval memorial and found his name. I stupidly forgot to write down the infomation in the register and now have nothing to go on to add to my family tree, I'd love to find out more about him, If anyone has any infomation about them, can they please let me know,

Many Thanks,
Harry Chevins

Both of my great uncles died in WWII but this is the first I have found concrete evidence of who and where one of them was. RIMMER, Denis Fay - Sgt 1673522. 21/4/44. He was a Flight Engineer with the RAF, and is buried in Clichy Northern Cemetery, if a picture of his grave would be possible it would be greatly appreciated by the family. My Nana, his sister died not knowing where he was and never having had the chance to say a proper good bye. He still has one surving sister and I would love to be able to give this gift to her.

Hi everyone
My grandfather Daniel Mcveigh of Derry died at dunkirk on the 17/06/1940. My prayers and thoughts go out to everyone who have lost loved ones in the armed forces.

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.