To the memory of my recently discovered relative Lance Corporal Arthur Holker Boult, killed in action on 5 August 1917 at the age of only 19 and buried at Torreken. I was born on the 40th anniversary of his death. Rest in peace cousin.

Dear Pierre,

I have tears in my eyes after finding that my Great, Great, Uncle Harold Percy Thorndyke is listed in Ste Marie Cemetery, Le Havre. I have found visiting your website an incredibly emotional experience - you and your team are to be thanked for your dedication and hard work. I lived in France and Holland as a child/teenager, visited many cemetries and each time I was most moved at the enormity of human loss. I will visit Ste Marie Cemetery and with your kind help will find Harold's grave one day. Thank you.

I am looking for a photo of my husband's great uncle Elmer Youngberg's grave. He is buried in Valenciennes St. Roch and the plot is 11 A.24 I would greatly appreciate any help you can give us, we would like to add this picture in the family genealogy research I am doing. thank you so very much.

Patricia

My uncle L/Cpl Peter Paul McLoughlin WRF is buried in Le Grande Luce cemetary in France. I was always told he was killed at Dunkirk but due to the location of his grave, was, I presume, killed when serving as part of the BEF near the cemetry where he lies? Would this be the case or is it possible for me to get more detail as to his fate and the particular circumstances leading to his unfortunate death?

I wish to pay my respects to my relative Flying Officer Wilfred George Peacock of the RCAF who was killed September 1944 at age 22 . He was a good Farmer from Everett , Ontario, Canada born in 1922 and his Mother never got over the death of this her son all her life my Mother Kathleen (Latimer) Hamilton told me who was also from Everett , Ontario, Canada born in 1930 . I do not know if he was in a Halifax Bomber or a Lancaster Bomber when he was killed ? His Offical Number is J/18009 Unith 405 Squadron , Royal Canadian Air Force . He is buried with fellow Crew Member Wing Commander Palmer at Calais Canadian War Cemetery , Leubringhen . Thank You From James William Hamilton , 79 Toledo Road , Etobicoke , West Toronto, Ontario, Canada .

Thank you for helping me to find the resting place of my cousin 1294775 Sgt. Joseph Edwin Jones. What a wonderful job you have done with this site. Thank you again.

Pierre, Thank you for maintaining this site. Your efforts are very much apreciated by us all.
We were saddened to read of the recent coach crash in Switzerland and the loss of some many young Belgian lives.
Kind regards
Tim Prestage and family.

I would like to thankyou on behalf of my mother and her sisters.For remembering,their uncle.Private J G Cameron.Buried at hospital farm cemetery.

Thank you for your remembering my Uncle Ronald A. Forrest KIA 8/3/1944 who was a member of the RAF 619 squardon. My father was from Liverpool England and had 6 brothers who served in WW2. My father and his brother Albert were in the American army. (Albert my namesake was KIA in Leyte) and my father landed in Normandy on D-day with the Americans. All the others served ith the British forces In Africa and the RAF. I myself fought in Viet Nam in 1969. Let us never forget the price of freedom

My Father 14002827 Private Arthur Wood was wounded at Wavreille in the Ardennes 3rd January 1945. Looking for fallen comrades of his from the 7th (L.I) Battalion Parachute Regiment.
Excellent site, keep up the amazing work
All the very best
Geoff

In memory of Sydney Dennett Batchelor , the father of my uncle Sydney Batchelor junior . His father died on March 9th 1917 , before his own birth and I have his death plaque and medals and citation from George 5th.

In loving memory of Harold Vizard Carey, my great-uncle, who died of wounds received near Arras on 18/04/1917, age 21. He is buried in Warlincourt Halte British Cemetary, Saulty, France.

When he died, his belongings were sent back to his relatives in England. These included a photo of my father aged 6 mths, with the words 'To dear uncle Harold from your little nephew Frankie' written on the back. The photo came home with Harold's blood stains on it.

This photo became my father's most treasured possession and later he was able to visit the cemetary. Later, I was able to visit it too and was impressed by how well-kept it was. The photo, complete with faded blood stains, is now something that I treasure and am very proud to own.

In Memory of
MIDDLETON ALLAN JOHN
Canadian Flying Officer (Nav.) Royal Canadian Air Force 405 Sqdn. Age: 21 Date of Death: 10/08/1943 Service No: J/14502 5/62
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Your family members from Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada have been invited to come to Belguim in September to see your grave Allan. I can remember your Mother Maude, telling me when I was a girl how you died in the war and never came home to her. She spoke fondly of you all her life.

In loving memory of
Pte George Ernest Sampson..... KIA 2nd Battle for Bullecourt
10th May 1917
Killed by a German shell , defending the Hindenburg Line.
Burried that night by his mates.
Resting forever ..Tilloy Les Mofflianes Cemetery France.
so sadly missed by your family, remembered always.
see you soon.
Thankyou for your courage and sacrifice .
For me..... and dad .

In memory of 2nd Lieutenant Algernon Haden Blacklock of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, died 21-10-1914 aged 19 and buried at Le Trou Aid Post Cemetary.
From Banbury, Oxon, he was an officer of my Grandfather. Does anyone have any info about this young land?

In loving memory of my Great Grandfather - HINKLEY PERCY WILLIAM
United Kingdom Sapper Royal Engineers 1st Inland Waterways and Docks Age: 35 Date of Death: 08/02/1918 Service No: 202563 A.21.

Percy was killed by friendly fire while stationed at his barracks, by a sentry who went AWOL from his designated post for a brew. He dropped his rifle with the safety catch set to "off" and discharged a round. This subsequently left his barrack building, entering the adjacent hut where Percy and a pal were stood talking, whereby it immediately killed poor Percy outright and richoched badly wounding his chum. What a waste. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

In Memory of my Great Grandfather 7965 Corporal Peter McCann RFA.
Born in Edinburgh 1880.
Killed in Action 11th August 1917

Rest in Peace

x

BROWNLIE W
United Kingdom Able Seaman Clyde Z/1911 Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve 13/11/1916 Sp. Mem. 5.
William was my great grandfather's brother. Hope to visit the cemetary before I'm in one myself.

In memory of my Great, Great Uncle Lance Corporal Ernest Lee 235758
From Worthen, Shropshire
Died in action 26th August 1918 aged 28

In memory of a 'long lost' soldier and relative who lost his life in the service of his country on 21st August 1918 in Locre and who now rests with friends in Wytschaete military cemetery in Belgium.
Adam Williamson, i have found you and your brother John and you will not be forgotten. RIP brave soul.

In memory of my husband's 3 great uncles - Leonard George Aldridge 8th Btn Bedfordshire Regt died of gunshot wounds 23 Apr 1917, buried Etaples Cemetery; Thomas Clark Aldridge 13 Btn Welsh Regiment died of shell wounds 8 Sept 1917, buried Bard Cemetery; Cyril Wilfred Aldridge Northamptonshire Regt died 2 Nov 1917 in Palestine, buried in Gaza cemetery

Would love any squad photos of my brother REGINALD CHARLES HERBERT BUNN..He was training at Sandoen park,Catterham,Pirbright,
and also with BEF in France 1940
My email address is:- bunn@midwest.com.au

I visited to see if I could find the grave site of my brother.
REGINALD CHARLES HERBERT BUNN Coldstream Gdsm. 5111343
killed 13.5.1940 near the Dyle. Also if pictures or photos were
available. I have scouted the net for 2 years to no avail. He was with
the 1st Batt. Coldstreams.

hello piere i hope all is well with you and your family .
it is 7 years since you sent me a photograph of my relatives resting place
ie mathew asselbrough, i have been contacted by more family members since the photo was put on line so i have been busy with my family tree.
Your work has brought great comfort to so many families, we greatly appreciate it
best wishes

The plane of your uncle George Leslie Carr, Vickers Wellington fell in my village ( Grand-Hallet) on August 28th, 1942. I possess some documentation on this event.
Indeed to you.

Poster un message à Linda Guy(Royaume-Uni).
L'avion de votre oncle George Leslie Carr, un Vickers Wellington est tombé dans mon village (Grand-Hallet) le 28 août 1942.
Je possède de la documentation sur cet évènement.

Bien à vous

My great uncle is buried at Vichte Cemetery in Belgium. His name was PARTON W G
United Kingdom Private Lancashire Fusiliers 17th Bn. Age: 20 Date of Death: 27/10/1918 Service No: 282460 II.C.6.
A couple of years ago my father and I were lucky enough to visit his grave, a very touching moment as we were the first relatives that had been able to visit. I have since found some photos sent to my Great Grandmother showing what looks like a service at the Vichte site. One of my relatives has also told me that he doesn't think that Vichte was the original burial site for my great uncle. He is of the opinion that he was originally buried elsewhere and that his body was then transferred to Vichte at a later date. Could anyone shed any light on this please?

my father-in-law was killed in france on the 4th june 1940 just 5 days before his twin boys first birthday. there has not been any photographs of him for my husband to view. would his battalion have any on record it was the 4th battalion seaforth highlanders

Ive been researching my family tree and have managed to trace it back to HENRY GWATKIN who i have found on your site after finding the details of his military details on an ancestery site....seeing his name in your records and knowing where he is has filled me with both pride and sadness..i hope that i will be able to visit his memorial soon and give thanks to him and all his fallen comrades, Regards.. Tracey Gwatkin

Thank you so much for posting the grave and picture of my Great Grandfather William Mountain, it certainly took my breath away when I saw them together. I am hoping to visit his grave at some point this year and I am truly thankful for everything you have done xx

My Grandfather's brother Leonard Francis Golding is buried in the Noeux-Les-Mines Cemetery in the Pas de Calais. He served in the 8th Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment, and was killed on 28th May 1916, aged 20. His Death Plaque was on the wall at a relative's house, and was sold recently - a great shame! Now that I have discovered where he is buried, my ambition is to visit his grave. In the meantime I will try to contact anybody who could take a photograph of his grave and send it to me. I do have one photograph of him in uniform. Thankyou

I visited my fathers grave in 2007 in Miannay Church Yard and it was a very emotional experience,and seeing it again on your web site brought it all back. I was 18 months old when he was killed so I have no memories to recall of him other than photographs.
Thank you sincerely

some 35 years ago my grandad or granma gave me a medal from ww1
i found it again today while cleaning i went on line to find out more info.
it belongs to john treacy,quatermaster sergeant, connaught rangers 5th batt. age 37 died of wounds in france 20/10/1918 maurois communal cemetery.born kilconnell co. galway.i will try to find some more info in the comming weeks.would also like to find a picture of him.R I P.

Hello Rob: I have recently begun researching 44 Squadron and Gordon Keith Willis (who I have seen referred to as 'George') in particular because my husband was named after him. I have found bits and pieces of information about the mission of May7/8, 1944 and would appreciate corresponding with crew members' families.

I AM PROUD THAT MY GRANDADS BROTHER HENRY THOMAS COMPTON IN THE ARMY SERVICE CORPS T/25319WAS A DRIVER WOULD LOVE TO COME TO CROUY CEMETERY TO FIND HIS HEADSTONE I.D.13 WOULD LIKE A PHOTO VERY BRAVE DO NOT EVEN HAVE A PHOTO OF HIM. WISH I DID.

MY GREAT GRANDFATHER PTE JAMES SOMERVILLE OF THE 11TH BATALLION ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS HE WAS KILLED ON THE 24.1.1917 AND IS BURIED AT MARTINPUICH BRITISH WAR CEMETERY C9. MY /OUR FAMILY PRAYERS AND ONGOING MEMORIES ALL THE WAY DOWN THE FAMILY AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME WILL YOU BE NEVER FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR COURAGE, BRAVERY AND SACRAFICE. MY DREAM IS TO COME OVER WITH MY MOTHER AND OTHER REALTIVES TO SEE HIS RESTING PLACE. IT IS A PEACEFUL BEAUTIFUL PLACE WHICH IS VERY WELL LOOKED AFTER. GODBLESS TO ALL WHO ARE AT REST IN PEACE THERE. AND TO YOU MY GREAT GRANDFATHER YOUR LOVING GREAT GRANDAUGHTER KAREN MY GRANDMOTHER WAS YOUR ONLY CHILD AND SHE WAS MUCH LOVED AND WHO YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN SO PROUD OF, IT GIVES ME GREAT PEACE AND JOY TO KNOW YOU BOTH ARE NOW TOGETHER AGAIN IN THE AFTER LIFE. WHERE WE WILL ALL MEET ONE DAY.

Many thanks for your hard work Pierre, I have a website of my own so I know you often burn the midnight oil.

Richard Foreman Tomlinson, my Great, Great Uncle, is buried here in grave: I.E.4. He enlisted in the Royal Horse Artillery at Chelmsford in October 1915 and embarked for France the same year. He was wounded whilst attempting to cross the River Aisne with his unit during the Battle of the Ancre, which was one of the final battles on the Somme that year. He died of his wounds aged 27 on November 14th 1916, at, what was then, Aueluy Wood casualty clearing station.

From your Great great nephew, Richard Bradshaw.

"Let those who come after see to it that their names be not forgotten"
George V

Remembering my maternal grandfather, D/9947 Pte William Victor Collins 6 Dragoon Guards [Carabiniers]. He was KIA on June 21 1918, and is buried in the extension of Templeux-le-Guérard MC.
He only saw his baby daughter, my mom, once. She died aged 93 in 2007, and bore on her leg a scar from his spur when he picked her up to say goodbye.

It seemed very strange and intensely moving to stand by his grave, knowing that he was my nearest relative.

RIP, Grandad.

Tac Foley

This message is for Caroline Norris from Ireland...I read your message and found out where Terrence Sweeney is buried. Not sure if you have been to this site. There is a picture of the head stone and the following information: Cemetery: Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery Armentieres

Country: France

Area: Nord

Rank: Private

Official Number: 8954

Unit: 2nd Bn. Leinster Regiment.

Force: Army

Nationality: British

Details:
20th March 1915. Age 28. Son of Patrick Sweeney of Kanes Well Mell Drogheda Co. Louth. IX. B. 13.

In memory of JOHN WILLIAM CALLAGHAN died at COURMAS VILLAGE and burried there 20/7/1918 your older brother MARTIN made it back wish you had to RIP FROM Terence martin gavan

i see that you have a picture of my uncles grave in GAVERE Communal Cemetery (Oost Vlaanderen Belgium), his name was Charles Bull. You may like to know that in 1980 the town counsil named a new bridge over the Scheldt after him, as he died defending the original bridge. There is a memorial plaque in the Town Hall, along with his service revolver.
thanks for keeping his memory alive.

Visited Dadizele communal cemetery in Sept 2011 to pay my respects to rifleman W George (Walter).Served with 15TH Bat Royal Irish Rifles.A relative from my fathers side who originally served with the Bedfordshires but why he ended up with the Rifles is a mystery i cannot unravel.He is remembered on the memorial at St Marys church Wavendon Bucks.

Steve (United States) wrote 14/10/2010...
My great uncle William George Gabain was killed on March 24, 1918 and is buried in Pargny, France. I have his picture and would like to have a picture of his grave. I plan to visit sometime. I have some of his letters and his diary. Thanks

Dear Steve, will you contact me. I would like to have a copy of your great uncle's picture. I am very interesting about the families Gabain and von Gabain because my wife's name is Charlotte von Gabain.
Thank you very much. Wim Beij
wjj.beij@ziggo.nl

Dear Pierre,
I was priveleged to be able to take part in a WW1battle field tour of the A.I.F. in northern France and southern Belgium in April 2007 run by the Australian War Memorial, and the prime reason for me doing this tour was to be the first member of my family to see the grave of my father's brother, Private Frederick McKenzie Ferguson, service number 6804, 25th Battalion, A.I.F. who was killed in action on 17th April,1918 outside the village of Vignacourt aged 16. I was given his middle name and was always so proud of him. I am from the city of BUNDABERG,QUEENSLAND ,AUSTRALIA and prior to leaving on this trip, did an interview with the local press and asked if there were anyone in our region who had missing relatives they would like me to try and find and takse photos of the graves. I got 24 responses and made that my extra mission. However, I managed to only locate 14 of them but got good photos of them,with the exception of one, you guessed it, my Uncle's grave which was the first one we visited after leaving Paris, is unreadable owing to the brightness of the sun. This brings me to the point of this email, would it be possible for you to take a photo of his grave for me and possibly send it to me to be paid on delivery. His grave is in the 2nd row, grave 8 in Vignacourt British Cemetry.
Could you send an email indicating if you can help me with this request and as I said , I am willing to pay for any out of pocket expenses
I anxiously await your reply
yours trully,
GEOFFREY McKENZIE FERGUSON

Have now located information relating to THAXTER LAWRENCE PHILLIP
New Zealand Corporal 10/1682 Wellington Regiment N.Z.E.F. 15/10/1916 IV. A. 2.
(son or stephson of Sarah Swann, Raglan, New Zealand)
Any additional family details much appreciated.
Thank you all for your sterling work and continued commitment to remembering the ultimate sacrifice of many to peace amoung communities.
Stephen Schollum s.schollum@clear.net.nz

In Memory of my Great Grandfather:
BRACK THEODORE
United Kingdom Driver 103133Royal Field Artillery14/02/1917 Age: 40 II. D. 10A.

He was tragically killed in a train accident along with 25 others who were on their way to the front line. Ironically I have since found out that Theodore's father and family were German!!

Long may we remember our fallen heroes, past & present.

My half brother and name sake is buried in Adegem Canadian War Cemetery.I and my wife are going in May 2012 to visit the brother I never knew..I am so looking forward to this honor,as Iam very proud of him...

In loving memory of my great uncles Pte Roy L Cederburg 2345.27th.Btn A.I.F Killed in Action Bayonet trench 5/11/1916 Remembered with Honour A.I.F Burial Ground Flers Lieut William R Booth 1516 7th Btn A.I.F Killed in Action 4/10 1917 Broodseinde Ridge no definite rec is held of this officers burial but an unknown Lieut of 7th btn Lieut Heaton K.I.A 4/10/1917 both buied Map Ref d29a93 sheet 28 commamrated Menin Gate Memorial,Ypres. Vide entry Part37 mem reg29 Thanks for the photo of A.I.F burial Ground without snow we visited xmas 2009 coldest winter in many years same as 1916.Lest We Forget All these young men who died for our freedoms we have today

Hi
I would love any information or photos of my Great Grandad WILLIAM PASS who was a private in the 2nd Bn Royal Scots who died on the 23rd October 1918. He is buried in Romeries Communal Cemetary Extension. Plot I.C.3 He was awarded the MM. Does anyone else have any interest in my relative? Please email me on request. Fantastic site.

My Great Uncle is buried in Boulogne eastern cemetery grave number 111 A 4. His full name was Alfred James Kennedy and he was born in Portsmouth on 15th april 1893 so would have been 21 at the time of his death. His brother (my Grandfather ) was also in The Northumberland fusiliers and survived the war. His father was William Kennedy his mother was Minnie Ellen Kennedy nee Handley his eldest sister Isabella ellen and his youngest sister was Minne Christina.