my sincere condolences to an old friend who sadly passed away on the 8th March 2024,
Roy Bannerman former Queens Own Highlander and also for many years a former member of The Golden Lions Freefall Team 1980's & 90's

Clear Blue Skies Forever Roy, may you Rest In Peace

In loving memory of Harry Bradshaw, who gave his life in WWI.
This is for my mother his wife, Annie nee Styler.
Tina E Kidger

In loving memory of my great uncle, Bruce Hosmer Acton Burrows, of the Canadian Engineers, who died by sniper fire on November 25, 1916 at age 23 and is buried at Bapaume Post Military Cemetery. Remembering you today and every day. Also, my father and his nephew, who served in the RCAF during WW2.

Hi. I am the great grand daughter of William Burke, plot H5. Died 4th Dec 1918. I found out 1 hour ago that he was in the army and died in 1918. Quite emotional.

Thinking of you today Great Grandad George Middleton xx Fiona Mullen

I am the great granddaughter of George Dudley Kendal sadly killed just weeks before Armistice Day.
He was Military Police, killed on 18/10/1918, aged 36
We only have one photo of him, if anyone has anymore information about him, that would be appreciated so much.

In remembrance of my great grandfather Gunner William Atkinson (5844) of the Royal Garrison Artillery. He died on the 09/03/1917 from injuries sustained in the Great War and was re buried at Assevillers. Lest we forget.

Remembering my Great Uncle Coy Sgt Major Ernest Walker, London Rifle Brigade. Killed in action 6th November 1918. Buried Angreau Communal Cemetery, Belgium. Forever in our thoughts.

I looking for the family or friends of WILLIAM HENRY WYKES DIED 1940
Worcester regiment NUMBER 5251711. I have found some pictures on a car boot sale and would like to return them to his family.

William john Majury Killied in Action 11th April 1916

William was born on 7th June 1878 • in 6, Emma, Court, Belfast, Northern Ireland. He was the son of James Majury and Mary Jane Majury Nee Mack.
William had a hard life, his Father James died on the 14th Jan 1879 when William was just 7 months old , his mother Mary died just 6 years later on the 28th Nov 1885 and William and his sister Martha (Born 1876) were taken into care.
William joined the Royal Irish Riffles 1898 aged 20 and fought in the Boer War, he was awarded the South Africa Medal and clasps at Cape Colony , Orange Free State and Transvaal. After the Boer War William shipped to Aden in India where he stayed with the 1st Royal Irish Riffles until the outbreak of the first world war,
William and the 1st Royal Irish Riffles set sail from india on the HM Dilwara on the 27th Sep 1914 arriving in Liverpool on the 22 Oct 1914 •
William and the 1st Royal Irish Riffles set sail from southampton on the 5th Nov 1914 arriving in La harve the next day on the 6th, William and the Royal Irish then moved onto the front and took up position in the trenches on the 15th Nov 1914 • Trenches Near Neurve Chapelle. According to the 1st Royal Irish war diary William and his unit took part of the Famous Christmas Truce of 1914 , again according to the war Diary William fought in the Battle of Neuve Chapelle 1915 Battle of Aubers ridge 1915 Battle of Fromelles 1915 Battle of Loos 1915 . they had a little rest bit in november 1915 but soon moved back into the trenches at Rouge Bancs in December 1915 where they remained in Rouge Bancs until April 1916 when they moved to the trenches in Albert in the Somme. William was killed in Action on the 11th April 1916, during a German Raid on his trench at La Biosselle. The raid was carried out by the German 110th Reserve infantry and the 13th Pioneer Battalion. William was laid to rest at Becourt Military Cementry , In Williams Will , William left everything he owned to his Sister Martha ... Theres not a day goes by i dont think of William , he had to fight for so much during his early years , he fought during the Boer War and During WW1 - he gave everything he had for our Counrty and made the ultimate sacrifice ... William was my Great Grand Uncle ... Stand easy William your duty is done , May you rest in Peace , you will never be forgotten

Hi,

My great uncle - 95542 Gunner Charles Frederic Bowyer, was with the RFA - V5th Heavy Trench Mortar Battery. He died on the 1st July 1917 aged 22, and is buried in Roclincourt Cemetary, Arras.

I would be so grateful if anyone has any information about him or photographs. I do have a photograph of his gravestone.

The only thing I really know about him, is that he was engaged my nan. He went to war with his brother (George - my grandad), and asked George to look after Edith (my nan) if anything happened to him. Unfortunately, he died and George came home to Wandsworth and married Edith.

Thank you Great Uncle Charlie for being so brave!
God Bless You xxx

In memory of Harry Bradshaw of Redditch, Worcestershire, UK, who died (France and Flanders) 10th June 1917.

This is a message for Ann who has a photograph of the grave of Reginald Schollick. (post on 04/08/2014) He was my great grandfather Alfred William Schollick's brother. Alfred his older brother survived the war. I have some of his photos in my possession and am in touch with other family members. If by some chance you see this message we would love a copy of the photo. My email is mattyking[AT]hotmail.com Many thanks.

My uncle Bill (William Edward Suddick) is buried in Gosselies Cemetery. His Lancaster bomber was shot down Jan 1/2, 1944. He was on his 89th operation. I'm thinking about visiting his old airfield (Ludford Magna) and then crossing the channel to make a pilgrimage to Gosselies to visit his grave.

I am the great granddaughter of George James lancett looking for any information on him id love to see a photo of him if possible please


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LANCETT GEORGE JAMES b1919 d10 09 1944
United Kingdom

Hello are there any photos of graves from Forceville communal cemetery & extension France..
I’m looking for the grave of Edward Glover Whitmore
9135 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers died of wounds 4th September 1915.. age 34..
Any help would be greatly appreciated..
Many thanks
Neale..

Sidney Coles private in ambulance corp.
we never found the details of where you were buried until mum had died.
Never forgotten

What a wonderful site and can’t thank you enough for helping to keep the memory of all the Commonwealth soldiers who gave their lives for freedom.

Also remembering my Great Uncle Albert Ince, South Wales Borderers, buried at St Mary’s A.D Cemetary in Belgium, Killed in 1916.

Thank you again.

Remembering Henry Stevenson Ewan 8th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers 21/8/1917 41960. I always think of you with pride thank you your grandson & familyM

Gunner Arthur Bentley, my great uncle, Royal Field Artillery, died 6.11.17 and is buried at Solferino Farm - apparently he was decapitated by a piece of shrapnel along with two others that were with him. I’m guessing they would be W Moran and WEHunt also from the RFA who both died on the same day and are buried at Solferino.

So comforting to be able to see information regarding my uncle who died a year before I was born. Thank you for making it possible. CHAPMAN JOSEPH ERNEST
United Kingdom Sergeant (W. Op. Air) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 61 Sqdn. Age: 22 Date of Death: 25/02/1944 Service No: 1393162

Dear Pierre

Expressing great appreciation for all your dedication into this wonderful account of history.
At this time of remembrance thinking of my great uncle Coy. Sgt. Major Ernest Walker, London Rifle Brigade. Killed in action on 6th November 1918. Buried in Angreau Communal Cemetery. Always in our thoughts.
Ann Langran, Cambridge.

My dear Pierre

With attention to this day, the 3 november 1917.

In night between 2 and 3 november 1917, Private Harold Payne, 219208, 42nd Battalion Canadian Infantry, lost his life "Killed in action", at only 19 years old, at The Farm House ruin, half mile south of Passchendaele, Belgium.

Still in memory.

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

Denmark 3 november 2022

Yours sincerely Preben Nielsen, Denmark

( see my message 09.03.2017 and 10.03.2020 )

Beste Pierre
Ik vond uw identiteit vermoedelijk terug in mijn stamboom Vandervelden.
Jammer genoeg heb ik weinig fotomateriaal om mijn stamboom aan te vullen.
De foto's die ik heb beperken zich tot mijn overgrootouders.
U bent welkom om mijn stamboom te bekijken.

Met vriendelijke groeten
Nancy Vandervelden/Belgie

William George Naylor - died 07 April 1918. My 3rd visit this May (2022) to pay my respects to my 1st Cousin, 2 x removed. Killed in Action at Englebelmer Advance Dressing Station, having driven an ambulance with injured colleagues, returning from the front line. Blessings from Grand-daughter, Sylvia. Remembered always. Rest in perpetual peace. Colin x

Hi Pierre

Another Colmo relative contacted me and as he is ( at sign)88 the most senior person and in palliative care I would like to add Max Hallam to Joseph Colmo memory page. Max is the the grandson of Amelia Eddy(nee Colmo). Amelia was the first born child of Joseph and Annie Colmo and Joseph was last born by Millie and Joe were close.

To my great. Uncle You are my hero. Im so proud of love you.

In memory of my Uncle, Able Seaman Sydney A. Cottrell, who died April 23, 1944,while serving aboard HMCS Athabaskan, sunk in the English Channel. Buried in Plouescat Communal Cemetery, France.
I was 4 years old, he was 23 but he is still remembered. I know he rests in peace.

In loving memory of Great Uncle Coy. Sgt. Major Ernest Walker, killed in action 6 November 1918. Buried Angreau communal cemetery.

My great uncle John Bertram Tatlow is in Bretram Court, he died in WW1 so young, and with my husband and daughter we where able to visit, a few years ago, there is also a Whitehead there but no relation, a lovely peaceful place.

In loving memory of my great uncle, Bruce Hosmer Acton Burrows. "HE GAVE HIS MERRY YOUTH AWAY FOR COUNTRY AND FOR GOD" in WW1. Despite the threat of tyranny once again, we must never surrender the costly freedoms he and his fellow soldiers won for us. They fought for our freedoms; now we must do the same to preserve them. God bless us and give us strength.

In memory of my great uncle, (my paternal grandmother’s brother), Gunner Arthur Bentley 141217, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 6.11.17 aged 23.

In memory of my great uncle Frederick Sporle of the 1st/4th Suffolk who fell on the 7th April 1916. Never forgotten.

Hi, I have been researching Lance Corporal Arthur Luck of the 1st Btn Royal Inniskilling fusiliers 42985 who was killed in action on 25th October 1918 in the same action in which Pte Norman Harvey was awarded the VC.
I have been attempting to find as much information about Arthur as I possibly can and was delighted to see you have a photo of him on your Ingoyghem cemegery site. The first time I have seen a picture of him.
RIP Arthur - over 100 years on and you have not been forgotten

In loving memory of L/Corporal Harry Bradshaw
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Who died of wounds 10 June 1917

Dear Pierre Just to say that my wife Chrissy and I are so grateful for your site. Chrissy is the grand daughter of Private Percy Weeks who was KIA on the 18 August 2018. When Chrissy’s grandmother Maud died she left Percy’s medals and letters to and from the front to her daughter Ivy who subsequently left them to Chrissy. I am just in the process of having the medals mounted. We see the photos you have were sent by David Weeks who we hope to contact asap. Chrissy didn’t realise she had any relations on the Weeks side of her family still alive. Our thanks again.

Hello Pierre, thank you for your dedicated website. I am researching my great grand uncle who was killed in action in France and buried at the
ADELAIDE Cemetery (Villers Bretonneux) (Somme France).
I will email you.
Thank you, Michelle

Thank you for the information and picture of Joseph Albert Barnsby who I now know died 15 April 1918. Joseph was my 1st cousin 2 times removed.

Great Uncle - Private Ernest John Strowbridge born in Chudleigh, Devon. 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards. Remembered by Wall & Strowbridge family, especially daughter Eileen(whom he never saw) and grandson Peter.

In memory of my Great uncle Pte 43789 Ernest James Smith
Killed in action 21st September 1918 age 19. Forever in my thoughts

saw this question: Imelda Walsh (Etats-Unis)

I am hoping I get the chance to visit my Gran Uncle grave Michael Corcoran 2nd Battalion in zwevegem communal cemetary. Would like a close up photo of his gravestone if possible. I grew hearing my dad talk about him, glad we were able to locate his grave and know he was never forgotten

Do you already have a pic? If not I can go to zwevegem and make some pics? KInd regards.

This is the story of how Roger and his 2 companions were killed on 1st September 1944 in Albert, France
Roger RAWLENCE Trooper of 2nd Household Cavalry. From a French eye witness acount
Le 1er Sept en Albert. Les trois hommes G.A.F EBBAYE, R. RAWLENCE et G.SNOWDON, tous trios le 1er Septembre 1944 en libererant Albert. Les deux premiers ages de 23 et 24 ans ont ete atteints par un obus qui a percute leur vehicle blinde, le troisieme qui n'avait que 19 ans a vraisemblablement ete tue par balles. Ces trois-la ont ete victimes d'un des derniers ilots de resistance allemands situes dans ce qui est aujourd'hui la Rue de Liberation.
Translation:
The 1st September in Albert. The 3 men, G A F EBBAYE, R RAWLENCE and G SNOWDON these three on 1st September were liberating Albert. The first two aged 23 and 24 were hit by a shell that struck their armoured vehicle, the third was only 19 was probably shot dead. These three were victims of one of the last pockets of resistance located in what is today the Rue de Liberat.
The conclusion therefore is that Roger and his driver G Ebbaye were blown up by a shell which was aimed at their armoured car probably from a point of elevation, probably the church tower and the third man G Snowdon was shot - possiby trying to exit the vehicle or may not have been connected with them at all and shot in a separate incident? My mother Faith PAGE ( nee RAWLENCE) says the story her mother was given is that the "sniper" was high up in a church tower in Albert.

My Uncle, Stanley was Killed in Action between 6th and 10th June 1940 whilst serving in France with the 4th Battalion, Border Regiment. His military details: 3596854 Lance Corporal Stanley LEE. He was the son of William and Mary Lee of Longsight, Manchester, Lancashire, England. He is buried at Fecamp (Le Val Aux Clercs) Communal Cemetery, France in the British Plot, Row 3, Grave 4. His Brother, Sydney Lee (my father) enlisted in the East Lancashire Regiment 8th August 1927. He was evacuated from Dunkirk and went on the serve until his discharge on 13 March 1947. His Military details: 3383065 Private Sydney Lee.

My great uncle was Arthur James Craske born 1889 a widow and father to Lilian Daisy born 1911. His battalion was heavily depleted with the highest ranking officer in charge a Captain when on 3 September 1916 the men from St Pancras Rifle Brigade (London) were tasked to secure a ridge flanked by other battalions. It was expected to be “straightforward”. He was killed that day with many others and buried in a temporary grave. Luckily his body was later identified and he was reburied at Andre Valley cemetery. There is no message on his gravestone from his family and he was never mentioned or talked about by the next generations. Luckily we found him again and one day we will get to northern France and pay our respects.

Good Morning Pierre,
I'm having trouble finding your email.

I have been looking at your wonderful In Memory web page, a total credit to you. I see at the bottom if I send some photographs related to Percy that you will kindly add them. I have some photographs, if I copy them and send them to you are you still able to do this? My uncle is buried in Adanac Cemetery sect 3 row F4 died 23rd Aug 1918
Kind Regards
Dave Weeks
Hastings East Sussex UK

Hi, the image you have in Charmes showing 2/Lt Patrick Jocelyn Cunningham is actually a picture of my wife's Great Uncle, Archie Dexter. We left this picture at his grave some years ago. I am currently writing an article about him and would like to know where his plane crashed if you have this information. I am also seeking pictures of the other crew members also buried in Charmes: Keith Attwater; Herbert Holmes and Hugh Ritchie.

bonjour, je suis adjointe au maire à la mairie de Marolles 14100 calvados. Dans notre cimetière se trouve la tombe du soldat britannique Arthur Cook 2069108 driver royal engineers décédé le 15 juin 1940. Nous prenons soin de cette tombe et la fleurissons à chaque commémoration. Je tente de faire des recherches sur ce soldat afin d'honorer sa mémoire, sur son unité, sa mission, les circonstances de son décès, les circonstances de son enterrement sur notre commune et également des informations sur son histoire personnelle (son métier, le métier de ses parents et s'il avait des frères et soeurs). Mon projet est de réussir à faire mettre en forme un document sur ce soldat pour le présenter aux élèves de notre petite école, le publier sur notre gazette locale et éventuellement disposer ce document auprès de sa tombe afin que les gens puissent connaître son histoire. je suis également à la recherche d'une photo. Je vous remercie donc par avance de venir vers moi si vous avez des informations à partager. D'avance merci pour votre aide

Hi i am researching my great uncle - james edward passfield who was killed at battle of Arras and is buried in Fuechy British cemetary. I have been lucky enough to visit his grave in France . Just some information you may wish to update on your website, his service number is 181050 and not 161050 . Thank you so much
Amanda

Thank you for creating this wonderful website. My great grandfather is William John Bellboddy and is buried at St Olle. You have a picture of him that I have never seen was a wonderful find.

I created a facebook page to commemorate the men of the 116th CEF....many of who are buried at St Olle. If you are interested

Lovely website, been to a few war graves over the years, including my Uncle in Antwerp, moving places when you are there