I came across your website whilst researching my great granduncle Lance Corporal Joseph Wilson (3rd Battalion Coldstream Guards) died heroically 25th August 1914 and buried in Landrecies Cemetery.
Please read the accompanying story on the cemetery page.
Thank you for publishing.

As a little boy 50+ years ago my grandmother RIP used to let me play with a few medals in front of her fire. When she passed my sister gave me the medal. It was awarded to Private J H Wood 13198 . He severed in the Leicestershire Regiment.
How my grandmother came about this is unknown.
One theory is that her mother took in and raised a baby boy left on her doorstep. Maybe this is that boys medal.
Even if not, I am still going to his grave to pay my respects.
If anyone finds this message. Feel free to look me up.

Bless them all..

Remembering my Great Grandad. George Robert White. Service number 13423. 10th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment. He was from Leeds and he gave his life for me. Never forgotten.

Great website, found my 2nd great uncle Captain Nathan bright Risley on here after researching family history. I do have pictures of him and pictures of the grave if you would like them, just get in touch.

That should read United States. Dang fingers went astray...

I am a Burley Boy, knew the Sr. Gudmendsens [Iriel and Altha(second marriage).] Dick married Miren Bidiganeta. After death of Dick, she remarried I knew their children.. My father Thomas Bailey Lee jr married Miren after divorce from my birth mother.I remember the Gudmendsen parents home very well.
Another cuzin William Buttner son of Helen and Frank Buttner(later divorced and became Helen Phillips) where "Bill" has been reburied Twin Falls Idaho.Helen was sister of my stepfather George Carmody Burley.I am learning more qbout the Eagles..Very interesting

Thank you for your site . this is in memory of my uncle Jim , Cpl.J.C.Chalmers (RHR) also North Nova Scotia Highlanders killed in action July 25th 1944 in France and buried in Bretteville Sur Laize (Calvados France)Rest in Peace Uncle Jim and thank you for your service..

Hi, I've discovered your excellent website, I have information and a photo relating to L K Webb, Bransles Communal Cemetery, Seine et Marne, what is your email address?

Bonjour

Je recherche des informations sur John TRENTESAUX décédé à Arras en 1917 et sur son frère Piter décédé en 1918 à Château Thierry en 1918.
Le nom de leur 1/2 frère Albert décédé à Corbie en 1916 apparait sur votre relevé du cimetière de cette ville.
Albert est né du 1er mariage de Napoléon TRENTESAUX avec CHAMBET Maria
John et Piter sont nés du 2ème mariage (à BOSTON, Etats Unis) de TRENTESAUX Napoléon avec AUBIN Marie Victoria
Ces noms ont été relevés sur une tombe située dans le cimetière de Leers 59115 (France)
Je vous remercie par avance pour votre aide

Just found out my Great Grand Uncle Is buried In Mending Military Cemetery, Prt David Henderson Army Number 19990.
Fantastic site you have here Thank you for the information

James Tibbott. Died in action 5th April 1918. We have only recently discovered this information. Rest in peace dear grandfather

Hi< i am researching GARDNER LEONARD PERCY
United Kingdom Leading Airman Royal Navy H.M.S. Kestrel. Age: 26 Date of Death: 29/05/1940 Service No: FX/76361 who is buried in BOLLEZEELE Communal Cemetery (Nord France). He is my aunties first husband. I was wondering if there is any local information about how he got there, ie was he still alive after his plane was shot down. I think his co pilot was captured and sent to a POW camp in poland ? Just wondering if there are any local storys about this man, Cheers Greg Pullar New Zealand.

Pierre,
I want to thank you so much for the immense amount of time, effort and no doubt expense you have go to, making your invaluable site available to everyone.

I hope most sincerely that you are formally recognised for your commitment to those who have given their lives in the theater of war.

I am an avid family researcher and have utilised your site (sadly) more times than I care to count.

My own great uncle, Private Samuel Stapleford, was killed in action in Belgium 7 June 1917 at the age of 23. He was born 23 March 1894 in the small village of Laguna, New South Wales, Australia.

Once again, thank you so much.

Warmest regards,
Rosenne.

I have visited my great uncle George lally’s several times now, I am hoping to try and learn as much more as I possibly can regarding him.

Canybarville
My Uncle "Bob" G W Bainbridge died here 10th June 190 aged 17.
His grave brings a lump to my throat
I do have a picture of him in uniform with his parents
Thank you all who look after his and his colleagues graves

My great great uncle, Herbert Dennis Webb lays here, he served in the Gloucestershire Regiment, 1/6th battalion from Bristol,England. I wish I had more information on him(photos, details of death/battle. He died on July 23 1915 at 19 years old. My grandad(his nephew) was named after him. If anyone has any info or help with finding out more that would be appreciated. Lest we forget

In memory of the gentleman for whom I am named, Edward Alexander McDougall Grange; my father's friend during training. Alex Ross, Kingston, Ontario

For F/O Edward Crowther Jones, who is remembered by me every day, and especially in November. Merci beaucoup to the villagers of Cheniers who keep his grave tidy.

Remembering Great Uncle Coy Sgt Major Earnest Walker, London Rifle Brigade. Died 6 November 1918, buried Angreau Communal Cemetery.
Forever appreciative of your giving your life for others!

Remembering Henry Stevenson Ewan 8th Bn KeeRoyal Inniskilling Fusiliers No 41960 Died 21August 1917 Ixelles(Elesene) Communal Cemetery Belgium.Thinking of you as always with pride and never forgetting you love your Grandson David & Family

I am the grandson of Private Walter Forsyth buried at Martigny Churchyard in France. He was killed age 22 in 1940. Can you please advise where I might get a copy of the website photo showing his grave alongside the two others buried there? Many thanks for any guidance you may be able to give.

The Astles, Astels family has recently found a photo postcard of Herman Woodburn Astels 889701 KIA 6 Nov. 1917.
Photo taken at basic training Valcartier Quebec 1916. I would like to submit it.

I found a Victory Medal with the engraving:

PTE. H. J. GINGELL. R. W. KENT

I can not find an origin

Compliments for documenting these men. I seem to be related to Dewhurst Graaff, pilot officer from then Southern Rhodesia. I am deeply interested in WWII and have published on the subject.
Best regards
AG
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In memory of my cousin Kenneth Tompkins. We will come and visit you one day. Thank you for your service , love from your Auntie Alice’s granddaughter and family

In memory of my Great Uncle Samuel Hodgson. Pte 20504 16th Bn Cheshire Regiment. One of the first Bantam soldiers. Died 26th November 1916 at Arras. A Barnsley miner, left a widow and 4 young children.

In memory of my Dad’s cousin, Thomas Woodburn Johnson, resting and commemorated in Isieres cemetery.

On 25/04/2014 at 05:55, Sue (from Australia) wrote: "thinking of my grandfather today who was killed on the 25th may 1940. he is buried at lendelede communal cemetery. l have been lucky enough to visit his gravesite twice and hope to return again in a couple of years time. l have allways been made to feel very welcome by the people that work at the town hall. my grandfathers name is john cowie trooper 315432 12th. royal lancer, R.A.C."

Dear Sue,
Some Lendelede (Belgium) locals are thinking about doing something special in the context of November 11th commemoration this year (2020). Would you by any chance have more information concerning the circumstances of your grandfather's KIA, any pictures or documents in order to honour John Cowie? Please contact me via jo.vanderbeke( at sign)proximus.be
Thank you in advance.
Jo VANDERBEKE, Lendelede (Flanders, Belgium)

My dad was an RCAF Instrument Technician posted to Gransden Lodge air base in 1944. In relation to the crew of Lancaster ND352, shot down near Auneau on 11.06.1944, I found this entry in my father's diary: "June 11 – Attacked railroad centre in Paris – lost “T” – Stronach and crew. His navigator was from Peterborough was here sitting on my bed Thursday night eating toast with us. He was a good officer."

Remembering Great Great Uncle
HOLMES ARTHUR HENRY
United Kingdom Private 41055 Leicestershire Regiment
27/08/1918
Age: 20

In memory of my great uncle, Buchan Littlejohn, who died at the Battle of the Somme in 1916. You are remembered.

Hi Pierre,
The residents of our street Kings Road St Albans UK are organising a Street Memorial to those young men from our street that died in the Great War. We are also writing a pamphlet with details of their lives. Archie Faulder is included in this number and is burried at Outrijve Churchyard. I note that you have been in touch with relatives of his who have supplied you with a photo. If you still have their details would it be possible for you to forward them my email address so that I can share what I have written with them and let them know of our plans.

Thank you! Judy Sutton

TO MY UNCLE WILLIAM COOK FORSYTH CPL QUEENS OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS BURRIED IN VIOLLANES CEMETRY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE IN THE SPIRIT WORLD FROM YOUR EXSTENDED FAMILY

Hi,
I Notice that a Susan Richards (USA) has written a note on her Grandfather pte. M.RICHARDS RWF KIA 25/2/17. Could you possibly inform her that I have her Grandad's British War Medal that I was just about too put on my website if she is interested could she e-mail me?

Trying to find info on HECTOR Dufour D/61071 of the les fusiliers months royal died at dieppe or info on his family as he could be my grandad thank u

Thank you for your still excellent homepage.

At 9/3-2017 I write to you for information about 219208 Private Harold Payne, 42nd Battalion Canadian Infantry, dead 2 november 1917.

And I receive unbelievable excellent information, which make me able to follow his life from birthday the 10/3-1897 in Barnstaple, England, to his family home in Toronto Canada, his drafting the 28/8-1915 in Smiths Fall Ontario, his arrival with SS Baltic to England the 31/5-1916, his campaign at Vimy Ridge with 42nd Battalion at Oktober 1916 and accordingly the War Diary to the disaster at night between the 2/11- 3/11-1917, where he with 7 officers and 200 of other ranks attacking a Pill-Box at Farm House ruin, half mile south of Passchendaele.

40 killed, 10 died of wounds, 120 wounded, 4 missing, 33 unharmed.

219208 Private Harold Payne was between the dead. "Killed in action".
He was 20 year, 7 month, 23 days old.
Resting at Passchendaele New British Cemetery, plot A, row 1, grave 21.

This is not just a ordinary day, this is Harold Payne birthday the 10/3-1897.

In regard to him and his family.

"To live in the hearts of those he loved, is not to die".

Denmark 10 marts 2020

Yours sincerely Preben Nielsen

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In memory of my great uncle George T Merchant of the 1st/5th Bn of The King's Liverpool Regiment who died on 30th November 1917 who was born in Ringmore Shaldon Devon in 1887.

Great to stumble across a tribute to my Uncle Bob (Robert) Dobbyn of Toowoomba. Also a photo of him with my dad Denis Dobbyn.

- Paul Dobbyn
Brisbane, Australia

Remembering private J H Tomlinson. 7th battalion Lincolnshire regiment 38017 who died of shrapnel wounds aged 27 on august 15 th 1918.
Thank you so much for your excellent research.

Remembering William Brindley-gunner died 17th July 1917.
Thank you for your research.

My great grandfather is buried here sergeant William Dunstan Kemp 32980 killed on 9th April 1917.also served in the South African campaign.

In remembrance of my Great Uncle 4314 Drummer E. Spiers, Warwick Regt. (T.F.)

In memory of my Great Uncle James George Sutherland..so proud..only wish I could have had the privilege to have met him.

I look at your picture most days in my living room and think how I would have loved to play a round of golf with you. So proud to be called after you.

Peter Nazar (nephew)

Remembering Lance Corporal T H Bradshaw (Harry)
10th Bn Royal Warwickshire Regiment
(my mother's first husband) who died 10 June 1917.
Rest in Peace Harry.

Thinking of you today great grandad . So proud of you and so proud this page keeps your photo on it to show everyone what a fab guy u were xx lots of love u great granddaughter Fiona xx

Remembering Great Uncle Company Sargent Major Ernest Walker, London Rifle Brigade. Killed in action 6th November 1918. Buried Angreau Communal Cemetery, Belgium.
Always in our thoughts.

Remembering my Great Grand Father, William Loveridge PTE 23010, killed in action on 22 Jan 1916 France and Flanders. Born in Tredegar Wales, lived at 8 Penard Place Cardiff Wales. Buried at RUE-DU-BACQUEROT NO.1 MILITARY CEMETERY, LAVENTIE FRANCE
I Intend to Visit with my Grandson Emyr and pay my greatest respect next year 2020. I will post an update after this.
Colin Yates

here is hoping that any one could kindly help me. my great uncle. namely
cyril claude baker. leading aircraftman royal air force volunteer reserve 59
sqdn. age 24 who was shot down in a liberator on the 3/12/1945 and is layed to rest at rocheford sur mer naval cemetery.
would so very much like to beable t find or get in touch with other familys who had a loved one who sadly were on the same plane as my great uncle.
god bless uncle cyril always in our thoughts and never forgotten.

Je souhaiterais avoir l'email adresse de Patricia Walsh pour lui envoyer la photo de la tombe du soldat MORTON enterré à Charleroi.

Merci.

Claire Dujardin