My great uncle, Reginald Douglas WYMARK, 789, 30th Battalion, wounded and missing FROMELLES 20 July 1916, later declared KIA.
My brother and his wife are hoping to attend the ceremony in Fromelles on July 19th 2010.

Chatting to my Dad (84 years old). He was telling me about a friend and neighbour Sgt Flt Eng Geoffrey Lawrence Mills of Walthamstow E17.
He was shot down over Bois d'Arcy on the 11th June 1944 in Lancaster serial no ND 742. He was only 20 years old.
I list this information as a tribute to his courage and determination.
May he never be forgotten.

my grandmothers brother is buried in pont du hem, and i was there last year.pte william toomey ,his buried over by the big tree on the right,il be making a video for you tube of it soon.

Please could you send me a photo of Thomas Allan Herons grave. He was in the Gordon Highlanders,service no.s/20694 II.B3.Died 6/11/1918,aged 19.Thanks.

what a very interesting website.
My Grandfather' cousin was:-
CROSS L United Kingdom Private 13050East Lancashire Regiment30/12/1917 VII. D. 29. ROCQUIGNY-EQUANCOURT ROAD BRITISH CEMETERY, MANANCOURT
Could you please send me a photo of his grave.

your site is a wonderful tribute to the fallen men and heroes of the somme campaign. my relative captain albert henry meadows was killed on 8th august 1916 and is buried at delville wood. he was a captain in the 8th irish battallion of the kings liverpool regiment. it is thanks to your site and the cwgc site that i made this discovery and was able to learn of his sacrifice for my freedom. i hope to visit the battlefield in the near future and pay my respects with my family to him and all those who fell with him

Thank You from a grateful family for all your hard work. Lest We Forget. My Uncle William James is commemorated in the Orchard Dump Cemetary near Arleux-en Gohelle, France. Killed 30 April 1917 at age 18. I plan to visit one day and try to locate his origional burial site.

Hi Pierre, my Dad's uncle Edward Crawford is among the war dead here. Thanks for your work in listing them and the pics of the cemetery. Regards,
Kris

A lovely site.Wilford Goldthorpe from Barbara was the older brother of my great grandmother. I am going to be visiting the cemetery in three days.

What a great site for research........Pierre can you email me about a couple of graves that I have questions about? Thanks

Wilford Goldthorpe 33rd Battalion from Baraba NSW aged 20 years was killed in action on 24 June 1918 Villers Bretonneux France. Wilford was buried Aubigny British Cemetery (Somme), his brother Henry Goldthorpe 33rd Btn. returned to Australia 16 March 1919.

hi
visited this cemetery a few times after i traced my grandfather here, harry morley, will be going again this year (2010). nice place to sit a think about all the brave men who are in the cemetery. cannot imagine what it must have been like here in the war. I also go to other sites and trenches while visiting france/belgium.

graet site, and thanks
colin

Pierre,
Thank you so much for this moving tribute to all the young men (mostly British) who died in WW1 and are buried at this cemetery. My Great Uncle, Corporal John Snowden is buried here in grave N17. He was born in 1895 and was only 22 when he was killed in a German gas attack in this area of Belgium on May 5, 1917. He served in the 14th Battalion of the Royal Irish Rifles with his younger brother Matthew, my Dad's father (born 1897) who was a Sergeant in the Battalion. I believe they both arrived in France in early 1916 and both fought in the Battle of the Somme and then moved into the Ypres section of Belgium. Matthew survived, returned home and married and had 3 sons and 3 daughters - my Dad John, who was born in 1924, was named after his Uncle. Interestingly, my mother's Dad, Joseph King, also fought at the Somme in 1916 (although I don't know what Ulster Regiment he was with) and throughout the rest of WW1. He survived and died Nov 23, 1957. My wife Alison's Grandfather, Thomas Alexander Fulton, was a medical Sergeant who also served at the Somme and survived WW1. A great soccer player he unfortunately got appendicitis in 1928 and died from an infection.
I am extremely proud of all of these young men from Northern Ireland (Belfast) who served their country and allies bravely and well, but particularly my Great-Uncle John who paid the ultimate sacrifice and now rests peacefully in "a Flanders Field" in Belgium, in a cemetery that is so beautifully looked after. In 2006 my brother Ken visited his gravesite and left some "Belfast soil" on his grave - a very nice and moving gesture from him and his wife Emma to leave "a little bit of home!" Although I was bron in "Norn Iron" I now live in Canada and hope to visit Belgium too in a few years to pay my respects to my Great-Uncle John.
Once again my sincere thanks for all you effort and dedication in setting up this wonderfull site.
Regards,
Robert Snowden

What an amazing site. I had always wondered where my mother's favourite brother was buried, the date of his death and what rank he held. Thanks to this site I now have all the information and only wish I had found it before my mother passed away. Thank you so much.

ANZAC Day is here again in New Zealand remembering my great great great Uncle Privare William George Geary who died on the 30th September 1916 in the Somme

Today is ANZAC.....
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, and is commemorated by both countries on 25 April every year to honour members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I. It now more broadly commemorates all those who died and served in military operations for their countries.

In memory of my great uncle ...Private LEONARD HERBERT SOWRY 32242, 12th (Nelson) Coy. 3rd Bn Canterbury. Who died at the age of 22 on 11 August 1917. Fighting the 3rd Battle of Ypres 1917

I have noted the message from Robert Le Tissier re Raymond Le Tissier in Nov 2008. i have friens who live in Korbeek Dijle and I always try to pop in to see Raymond as he is the only CWGC in the churchyard. My wife and I were over visiting (and walking) the Ypres - Messines- Mont Kemmel area a couple of weeks ago, where we managed to find a close relative of hers (W A Cornick) on the Menin gate, who her family seemed to know nothing about. I have 2 more distant Moscrop relatives there. After this vist we went onto our friends in Korbeek and therefore perhaps you would let Robert know that some folks do visit him. I have seen the details of his family from the channel islands on the CWGC site but would like to know more about the action on the Dijle line here in 1940 (as bunkers etc still remain) and perhaps why he his there alone? If anyone could help . chris Moscrop

my father who died on the1st of april 2010 flew with theRCAF 405 grp 8 based at gransden lodge. he completed 59ops and received the DFC & europe medal, his name was H.E.Stanley nos 182669 & 1386456 and although he was 89yrs old i shall miss him dearly and thank him for the freedom we all enjoy.

Brilliant site and a very fitting tribute to the brave soldiers who fought and gave their lives. Remembering my Great Grandfather Edward Jenkins of the 1st Royal Dragoons who lays at rest in the Premont British Cemetery and following my visit to see the grave last week. Dave.

Dear Pierre.
My mums cousin told me about this site and managed to get pictures of my great uncle William Mc Tavish (billys) grave. It is such a fitting dedication to all the young men who gave their life fighting so we could all live in a more free world. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to connect with a piece of my past. I have been reading the messages from people it's truly touching and makes me realise how little sacrifice to make to better other peoples lives. Which I will endevour to ammend. Once again merci Justine x

Thank you Pierre for this lovely site. I came across it by chance searching for more information about a particular cemetery and noticed that you had picked up a photo and information about my Grandfather which was really heartwarming to see. I will now be a very interested visitor to your website. Thanks again.

My dad's pilot and good friend was Captain Ross-Myring. It is possible to know what happened to him or if he has any family?

My father late Sir Maurice Rault and his brother late Raymond Rault were both in RAF. My dad as Navigator in Pathfinder squadron Elsham Wolds and mu uncle in the paratroopers for Normandy landing. Raymond formed part of one of the first british regiment to enter Copenhagen. Do you have any info or photos? Thanks.

to katherine painter(united kingdom) hello just reading the memory guestbook and seen your family of GABB names belonging to ARTHUR JOHN GABB..My GABB family are from Newport..aada florence married my g.father Daniel SYSUM... our Gabbs are the furniture and pram people. so glad there is a name sake to carry on...

A very nice site. Thank you for it. I have found my Great uncle George Alfred Rowden. I would be very thankful if you could send a photo of his grave at Bertenacre Military Cemetery, Plot II,D,9. Thank you so much

hi my greatgrandfather is richard murphy 18523 , were can i find a photo or more info thanks colin

Hello, I belive this to be my great uncle , McCORMICK WILLIAM RAYMOND
New Zealand Lieutenant 12/4305 Auckland Regiment N.Z.E.F. 07/06/1917 Age: 22 III. A. 13.
LA PLUS DOUVE FARM CEMETERY

would it be possable for a photo..

Thank You
Malcolm

Thank you Pierre for tis tribute site. It has been a great help to me in gathering information regarding my husbands uncle . ie Driver Edward Roberts interned in Coivail Community Cemetary. He served iwth the British Red Cross and was killed on 3rd April 1918

My great uncle, James Minshall Cornwell was an Aucklander. I have just ascertained that he was a jeweller in Auckland, prior to his work taking him to Fiji where he worked for two years. He joined the Australian Forces in 1916, and went to war in France where he was killed in action in late 1916. Thank you and to people like you for collating all this info. When we had the opportunity to ask our parents and grand parents about these things we weren't particularly concernd then. Now that we are older, we DO want to learn more, so thanks again.

My Grandmother's first husband, Thomas Odd, was killed in action on September 2nd, 1918. He is buried in France in Wancourt British Cemetery. My Aunt provided me with information on a father she never met...he lost his life in battle at Dro-court line. He enlisted in Canada in 1914 with the 15th Battalion of the 48th Highlanders. I would appreciate any information about this battle or about the 48th Highlanders. I also know he was born on May 11th, 1885 in Halstead, Kent, England.

Hi. I have finally found my Great Grandfather, Alfred Gladwin.
Please do you have a picture of the grave, or any further information about him.
Kortrijk Cemetery
Grave A
Memorial Ref: 24
Many Thanks.

I was truly moved to see my great grandfather on your site. Corporal John Mitchell who served with the Scottish Rifles. Regt No. 7271 who was killed in action on 4 June 1916. I would love to find my Scottish Family. My grandmother Christina Kelly Hayes (Mitchell) came to live in Trail BC Canada. With one of her sisters Caroline Stewart Ford.
Frances - Victoria BC Canada
kazik@telus.net

THANKS FROM ALL OF MY FAMILY..I HAVE FOUND MY GREAT,GREAT GRANDAD!! THANKS TO YOU..(BOMBADIER "TOM CATON K.I.A-08/08/1917,YPRES.)I AM TRULY GRATEFUL THAT HE IS ON YOUR SITE..

hi just thought i would try and find out if any one has any information on hw bettles grave ref I.G.22 franvillers comunall cemetery extenshion any information or photos would be greatly apreashiated, rob bettles

Pierre
Thanks very much for this site. My great uncle, Patrick Cassidy, was killed in Belgium in 1917 and the only known photo that the family had of Patrick was unfortunately lost in a fire a number of years ago. Would you have a photo of his grave? He is buried at Underhill Farm Cemetery, Belgium -plot B20

CASSIDY PATRICK FRANCIS
Australian Private Australian Infantry A.I.F 46th Bn. Date of Death: 16/07/1917 Service No: 4459 B.20.

Thanks
Phil

Love the site.

I am looking for a Picture of my Grandfathers Grave marker. He is buried at Terlincthun British Cemetery. Pvt 39693 - J. Stead Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died 19/10/18. Grave Ref: VIII. C. 15.

Thank you

Do you have a photo of grave Hope Letters Private Soldier 8093 19I.C.31
Would be much obliged as my Father Hope Letters plans to visit his Uncle.

Do you have an image of the following grave

Private 202533 Manchester Regiment 14/04/1917 Age: 19 J. 7.

My great uncle, Michael Kokoska, a private in the United States Army, was killed June 27, 1918 and buried for 3 years in the Morvillars French Cemetery until his parents were able to have his body repatriated back to Chicago. His death was an accident. He was on guard duty in one of the trenches. Another soldier, Pvt. Richard Howard came around the corner of a traverse trench and my uncle halted him with his gun at the position of ready. The other soldier had been shooting rats, had reloaded his gun and neglected to put the safety on. When halted, he came to the ready position, accidently pulling the trigger and shot my Uncle Michael through the neck. He died shortly thereafter. This account being from his IDPF file. From researching casualty records, and there being no record of him, it appears that Pvt. Howard survived the war. We can only hope he was more cautious after having taken a fellow soldier's life.

hello , nice website , i'm just trying to find out info on my great great uncle patrick hagan of the royal inniskilling fusiliers he is resting in prospect hill cemetery, grave iv.e.15. would you have any advice on how to go about it. and also find out about the war in that area an the event's that may have lead to his death,if you could or point me the right way it would be a great help, thank you

Hi, just wanted to say what a great site. Thank you for all you have done!

In loving memory of my great great uncle WALTER DEEPROSE buried in Tynecot Cemetery.
Private 278044 Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders who died 20/11/1917 Age: 19 (grave reference XVII. H. 1.)

As we have no surviving photos of Walter, a photo of his final resting place would mean so much to us and if you could oblige we would be very grateful. Thank you again for all your hard work, kindest regards June

my great uncle Sidney James Harding is buried at Romeries. I have a photo of him in his uniform and it shows the machine gun corp cap badge.
I will find it and forward youa copy

my relitive SKEATES A R
United Kingdom Private 23467 King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry 31/08/1915 X. D. 26. buried in ypres resivour cemetey.

just found where my fathers half brother is laid to rest ian john argo herderson i lost my father july 2008 . he was very ill when he told me the story of his half brother ian.

My great grand father - Pvte Fred Simpson, Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry - was killed in action on 4th September 1915. He is buried in the Perth Cemetry (China Wall) Becelaere German Cem . No. 1. Mem. 3 (Belgium).
I am trying to find out which battle he would have been killed in. Can anyone help? Many thanks

Thank you Pierre for taking the time to put together a wonderful web site in the memory of those who have paid the supreme sacrifice for our freedom, Let We Forget.
In Memory of my Great Uncles, Private Herbert John Blum 2573, 2nd Bn AIF killed in action 25Jul1916 aged 28 buried in Puchevillers British Cemetery and his brother CPL James Henry Blum 3694, 45th Bn AIF killed in action 18Sep1918 aged 33 buried in Brie British Cemetery.

SGT Michael Sciacca
Royal Australian Air Force.

My great uncle Ernest Richmond Snowdon (Private 6906 26th Battalion 7th Infantry Brigade 2nd Australian Division), was killed in action on 09th October 1917. Family history says that he was killed by machine gun fire and that his body was destroyed by an ensuing German artillery bombardment and hence he has no known grave. Research indicates that he may have died in the Battle of Poelcapelle as the history reflects this family story about the Aussies being forced back and then the entire area being shelled. If you could include him in your casualty list I would appreciate it. Thank you.

Thanks again Pierre for all your previous help, as always the website is an excellent remembrance.

hi, I have just found your site.Thank You for caring..My Uncle lies in one of these cemeteries..He was killed in WW1..along with many others. It is nice to know that it was not for nothing and that someone cares about them all.I have seen his cemetery on your site...Thank You...Elaine

A very well researched and worthwhile website you have made here.

Cheers,
Derek.