Thank you for this guestbook. We have lost three Great Uncles in the Great War and a search on this website has identified two, William Brown, buried at Honnechy Cemetery and Andrew Brown buried at Brandhoek Cemetery, with Thomas Brown buried at Gaza. I am going over to visit them this year, accompanied by my Sister and my second Cousin. Cant wait to pay my respects and visit their graves.

I was allocated the name of Royal Scots Fusiliers Private T F Lochiel in an appeal through the British Legion for Every Man Remembered 1914- 1918. He was buried in your cemetery, and I found details on your really great website, which I did not manage either on the HM Forces page or the one for his regiment. I have traced his birth details through Scotlands People, as I have been building my family tree through them for some years. Private Lochiel was born on 20th June
1892 in Bannockburn in Stirlingshire, and named Thomas Forbes. I hope some family connection may remain .

Private Rodney Stooke buried in Zuischote churchyard (uncle)
Sapper Frank Stooke buried in Boulogne (great grandpa)
AFC Arthur Stooke commemorated at Arras (great great uncle)
Private Frederick Stooke commemorated at Plogsteert (great great uncle)
Private Edgar Stooke buried at Brandhoek (great great uncle)
Harold Stooke, one of their other brothers, came home with the Military Medal.

My Great Grandfather Samuel Edwards Fletcher 4th Bat 4th Co Grenadier guards is interred in the Pont Neuville Tourcoing cemetary he was a prisoner who died of a spinal wound and is buried in Grave D 9...I do intend to visit his grave in the near future. I recently receive information about him as part of the centenery of the Great war enlistments Burnley Lancashire

For 97 years a great-grandfather I never knew, or have ever seen a photograph of, has lain in the bosom of France surrounded by his fellow Brothers-in-Arms. Thank you France for taking such great care of 5137 Pte Jack Sullivan 56Bn (late 3rd ALH Bde), AIF. As the last remaining direct descendent of Jack, I look forward to the day I can stand at his grave and salute his supreme sacrifice. Lest We Forget.

thank you for having my Grand fathers name John Patrick Sheehan

GunnersFarm was the name of my maternal grandmothers homestead in WW1 Surrey,England. Two of her brothers are buried in France due to WW1 and the other lost a leg, and one was a prisoner of war. Your cemetery's name intrigued me. Is there a connection to my maternal grandmother's family, or just a coincidence.

I have found my great grandfather thank to your wonderful site. My partner and myself will be over soon to pay tribute to him from all of our family.

From kevin bianchi (Sheffield)

alex after all these years you are still in our thoughts. in memory of alex mcinteer

My grandfathers eldest brother, William Charles Lovett is buried in Duisans Cemetery - I am researching our family tree. He died on 21.6.1917 and was a Sergeant Major in the York and Lancaster Regiment. I am not sure is III L46 shows his resting place or not. I can trace no family photos of him - he never married and my grandfather died even before I was born. Is there a way of getting a photograph of his resting place? My aunt who is in her 70's is closer related than me - this would have been her Uncle. She cannot get to France to visit his grave, something I hope to do.

having just recently found our gt uncle francis stockens in perth cemertery china wall we rememberd him with a cross in the field of rem emb byerance at westminster abbey is there any waywecan put memorial by hisgrave or something more permanent ?us and his remaining familywill always thihk of him and wish we had known of him many years go .sieep well francis you were oniy 31 and had many years in the army.we are very proud of what you did for country!!.

my uncle Albert Corbeil died in Falaise in 1944. I am trying to find where he is buried.


Can you help me?

hi my great uncle is listed on your site rifleman leonard haxton could it be possible to have a picture of his grave.

my granddaugter is at this time doing a project on the great war

all i now that the british goverment paid and sent my grandmother out to france for a memeorial service if you have any more information i would be eternally grateful thankyou

katie

My wife and I hope to visit Kandahar Farm Cemetery to view the grave of Great Uncle Frederick Octavius LOMAS, 2646, (Gunner died 12 Jan 1918) in April / May 2014.
They were all brave men and women.

Jim & Linda Lomas
New South Wales
Australia

My ambition in the next 12 months is to visit Brie esp row E. 11. Where my great grandad is buried. I have a lot of his war letters and pictures and just need to visit the grave. Lovely to see them kept so well.

My great uncle is listed on your site, I have very little information about him other than his name and that he died on the lancastria so to see him listed as buried here, Hunt Lewis Vincent (21) Pte 17 Field Bakery RASC (Pf) S/114695 makes me feel happy that he is able to rest in peace.
These brave men can't be forgotten.
If you have a photo of his grave I could show his sister, my gran, I know it would mean a lot to her to know he and his final resting place is being looked after.
Thank you.

Hi, I have finally found my Great Uncle Jack's grave no. 339 and will be visiting next year with my sister as it was always my late dad's wishes to go and see his grave and no-one from the Williams family has ever been. My mum also has the last letter he wrote to my grandmother and we are certain that he knew he would not return home. Thank you so much for your website - just need to do some research as to how he died. K Lynch (formerly Williams and proud of it!)

Pierre, geweldige site.
En bedankt voor je onmiskenbare medewerking aan de "Stille steden van Flanders Fields" boeken.
Briljant materiaal, voor mij hét boek van het afgelopen jaar.

I have been trying to track down my great father for years. And found him here. His daughter - my grandmother was taken in by Barnardo's homes after his death, and she was then sent to Australia aged 14 years from England. Very little known about my grandmothers family. He had four daughters.
NELSON G
United Kingdom Private 6547 Suffolk Regiment 30/03/1916 I. D. 9.

Thank you !!

very interesting site!!
I am a Belgian video amateur and I prepare a film about the WWII.Please could send me a full scale picture of the RAF crew graves located in Overijse.The crash data are 29 august 1942 Halifax IIW 7809 from et 78sq.
Many thanks in advance,
best regards,
Alain

My father is buried in Hotton. Tpr. Herbert Flowerdew. I have visited his grave several times, and am amazed at the peace and serenity that seems to dominate the cemetery. I would like to send a photograph to attach to his name. but am unable to find an email address. I would be grateful for any help you can give
Thank you
Frances E Hancock (Nee Flowerdew)

My family and I visit the grave of my uncle Anthony Fisher in September 2011 and on the 8th May 2012 as a guest of the Mayor of Viloflay, this was a truly wonderful experience we will never forget to be part of such a heart felt VE Day Ceremony will be with us for ever, I would like to thank the lovely people of Viloflay for make us so welcome. We will all return one day.

Message for Hilary King in response to request for information on Frederick William Hill. Hilary, my name is Trevor Hill, and my grandfather is John Coish Hill, brother of Frederick William Hill. We believe you are married to Roger King and descendant from Montague and Doreen Millman and your grandmother is Susan Millman (nee Hill) who was Frederick's sister. I am your second cousin. Frederick Hill left his mum and dad (Frederick Walter Hill and Ellen Hill) in Truro in about 1913. He worked and enlisted in St Ives and then went off to the Somme and finally Ypres. We think he was killed in a gas attack. We can't find his name on a Cornish memorial? Please call me on 01823 271333. We would dearly like to see his picture.

P/O E G Boucher is my Uncle and I am grateful that his sacrifice is remembered by the people of Caligny and especially the Pailleux and Legay families. He will always have a special place in the hearts of his family as will all of his fellow pilots of 174 squadron RAF.

I have more information about Mat Thornhill and other members of the crew of Lancaster ND352, shot down near Auneau on 11.06.1944, should anyone require it.

Thank you for a full picture of Joseph Krause grave site. I am his great niece and only have newspaper clippings and his flight log handed down from my grandmother who has passed away. I continue to find more info through research and hope to be able to put the whole story of his life together for my kids.

Thank you, i intend to visit my uncle's graveyard(souilly meuse) PJ Wenmoth.

HEWITT A
United Kingdom Private 17367 King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died Houplines 06/12/1915 Age: 29 and buried in Cite Bon Jean cemetery in grave IX. D. 88.
The recent release in UK of WW1 casualties wills has enabled me to piece together information about my great uncle Alfred (Hewitt) and discover his omission from the local church Memorial Roll and War Memorial. This will be rectified in the near future. On Sunday 10th November 2013 my wife and I were invited to a church service where Alfred's name was read out for the first time. We also marched to the war memorial and placed a cross there in his honour. After 98 years we are delighted to be able to mark his sacrifice and also hope to visit his grave as soon as possible.
In honour of Pvt Albert Hewitt.

Hi my granddad's brother Samuel Irving was killed in action 1940, aged 23. He served with the 1st bn the Tyneside Scottish Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He is buried in Ficheux cemetery France.

In loving Memory of our Uncle Jim.
Private James Reynolds Moran, 1383 1st/6th Bn. Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) died of wounds at a Casualty Clearing Station on Friday 14th April, 1916 Age 20. He is buried and remembered with honour in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension.
When you go home tell them of us, and say, for your tomorrow. We gave our today
We will remember you, Margaret, Ray and Peter

Hubert, you will never be forgotten. I have made sure the family know of you and you will remain in our thoughts always.
From a greatfull family.
Your great niece
Laura

hi, what a lovely site. My grandfather was Raymon Alfred Mitton G/18630 is buried at BEN-SUR-MUR grave numberX.D.9. He was in the Stormt Dundas &Glengarry Highlanders. I wear my poppy with pride every year. My dad his son passed away in 2010, i hope they found each other? GOD REST IN PEACE. Alway in my thoughts. Roy

In memory of my Grandfather Pvt John Robinson 8th battalion the parachute regiment we will remember you. Your son John his wife Margareta your grandchildren David, Timothy and myself thank you for your service to your country to protect our freedom and our way of life we have done you proud by continue to preserve it.

I was born in Northumberland England but live in the USA now. Very touched to find my Dad's name here - William Edward Brennen RAF killed Aug 5 1944. Since it is Memorial Day I started thinking about him and all the others who died in Wars. I wasn't quite two years old when he died so I never knew him but I wish I had at least a small memory of my Dad.

mccallum hugh
United Kingdom Company Serjeant Major 15/9241 Royal Irish Rifles 01/12/1917 Age: 24 IX. B. 5.

I would be very grateful if you could send me a picture of my great uncle's grave. We left a cross for him at yesterdays rememberance in Kilwinning. My dad is named after him. I have a picture of him and his rememberance card I can send to you. Please get in touch, thank you Jeni-Lee

My great uncle Arthur Frederick Charles PARSONS died on 22nd August 1916. Private 229 1st/4th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment. His sister, my grandmother, Thersa Parker (nee Parsons), never really got over his death. My grandmother died in 1977 and until her death she visited Arthur's memorial in Bristol every Rememberance Day to lay a wreath. Now my mother, her daughter, and me honour his and her memory every year in the same way. Lest we never forget his bravery.

On 11/11/2013 in memory of my Mum's cousin Albert Graveney, Serjeant Sherwood Foresters killed 07/06/1917 aged just 19.
Buried Metz en Couture, Pas de Calais.

In memory of my great uncle Claude Coupland who died serving his country at the young age of 23. Along with his brother Tom Coupland who died 2 years later and is remembered at the Arras memorial.

Long may you live in our memories and hearts - your sacrifice cannot be measured and we are truly in your debt.

Remembering Kenneth Radford,who was my late fathers best friend,and all other crew members who so tragically lost there lives ,when their Halifax Bomber 114 crashed in bad weather in Autrans on 8/2/1944, always in my thoughts.

For Our Uncle PVT George "Albert" Alexander Bentley killed 12th oct 1918. My grandmother was told he was "missing" persumed killed, now we have found out that he was killed in action & is burried at Avesnes Le Sec C22.--we have a grave!, I only wish my grandmother was still around, it was a great sadness to her that she hadn't a grave to visit, now We hope to visit. Meantime we'd love a photo or any information.
He served with the Seaforth Highlanders. Bless this website for yeilding this wonderful information--such joy for us

would like to remember my great uncle Walter h beasant and the rest of the royal welch fusiliers of 15th battalion and all that were killed on the 8th October 1918, not forgetting every brave soul who have lost their lives in battle.

I never met my uncle ... you have him listed here.
LOCKETT GEORGE THOMAS
Canadian Gunner D/6848Royal Canadian Artillery07/09/1944 Age: 28 5. F. 5
My mum's brother George and another Leonard died in England.
Thanks for keeping these people in your hearts and ours. if you have any more information on him, our family would appreciate it. My mum was the baby she is 87 December 5th, 2013.

Kelly

It was a moving honour to visit my great uncle's grave in France last year, along with all of the other Great War graves and memorials. Thinking of you all today. Thank you for your tremendous sacrifices. In loving memory to Bruce Hosmer Acton Burrows, 12th Field Unit, Canadian Engineers, who died November 25, 1917 near Albert, France, aged 23.

Two members of my family who lost their lives during WWI - with gratitude - always and forever

Sgt Donald Salmons
13th Battalion Canadian Infantry [Quebec Regt]
died 05/11/1917
YPRES MENIN GATE memorial

Private Sydney Lown
1st/6th Battalion Manchester Regt
died 28/03/1918
DOUCHY-LES-AYETTE BRITISH CEMETERY

And for all those who lost their lives in the fight for freedom since

Thank you for this great site in memory of so many brave young lives taken during WW!.
My Great Uncle William John Rau of New Zealand died so far away from his home and family, but it is somehow comforting to see what a well cared for, final resting place he lies in. I thank you sincerely for the part you have played in making that possible .
We will remember them.

How wonderful to find a site where one can share information or just share a story. My grandfather won the Military Cross for his actions during the air raids on the ammunition dump at Blargies. His name was Alfred B W Fletcher,he joined the army as a private in June 1915 was commissioned 2nd lieutenant march 1917 and Hon lieutenant the day after in th R.O.A.C.
He was gazetted 16th Sept 1918 for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He survived the war and subsequently served in some capacity in the 2nd world war with R.O.A.C. again. He became a published author mainly books about mental health issues although he wrote one much treasured book about his early life up until he joined the army.

11-11-2013 found your wonderful website a few days ago ,my Grt uncle
B.T Williams 166 squadron RAF ,Have searched for some time in locating
his cemetery , i understand he was on his 30th mission, tragically were brought down over Calais.He was my fathers brother ,sadly missed but family very proud of him .i shall visit him in the near future along with all his fallen comrades . R.I.P And God Bless .
David Williams

I would like to thank you for this wonderful Remembrance site and pay tribute to my Great Uncle John William Potter who died aged 18 near the end of WWI and laid to rest in the Military Cemetary of Bronfay Farm in the Somme, France.

In loving Memory, Great Niece Tracey & family.

What a wonderful site, I'd like to post in memory of my Great great uncle Thomas Batten Bristow who died on 10th May 1916 and is buried at Bard Cottage Cemetery. I'm planning on visiting his grave for the centenary anniversary of his death and lay flowers on behalf of all his family.

Remembering Alfred Tollington who was killed in France, 14th September 1916 aged just 19 years, he joined the army serving in the royal army medical corps, and then volunteered to join the London Regiment, arriving in France in April 1916 and was killed on the Somme in the following September, he rests in Ecoivres cemetery. He is the son of William and Julia Tollington of Leicester, his name is engraved on the head stone of their grave, and his sister (my grandmother) gave her first born son (my Father) his name,- forever loved, forever remembered.