In rememberance of my Great Uncle WILLIAM LENNOX FARQUHARSON HOLLAND of the South African Lance Corporal 9956 South African Infantry 12/04/1917

Son of Henry Lennox Holland, ICS, and Hannah Amelia Holland, of The Cottage, Aston, Henley-on-Thames, England. Born at Ahmednagar, India

to my uncle joseph serwatkewich who die on d-day and is buried at benysur mer [ it was 11 years ago since i visited you at your gravesite] alway's thinking of you on remembrace day.....

R.I.P to my brave 2x great uncle THOMAS ROWLAND BATTEN who was killed in action 28.1.1918 aged just 25. We never knew you but you are a hero to us and will always be in our thoughts. xxx 11.11.11

In memory of my grandfather Stephen Moses killed on 28th August 1918.
Stephen married Eliza and had 2 girls - Mary Rowland, my mother and Eliza Mitchell.
At the end of the War, Eliza married Stephen's best friend, Jack West, known to the family as 'Pop'. Pop had TWO teams of 6 horses shot and killed during the War, without suffering a scratch.
My brother, Steohen, born 1936 is named after Stephen Moses.
My family visited Caterpillar Valley in the early 90's. It was a very peaceful and tranquil place.

Remembering my great uncle, sapper Private J.L. Henri DaSylva (name misspelled on official records as 'Dassylva') from Chicoutimi, Quebec. Killed in action near Bretteville sur-Laize on August 12, 1944, fighting in the Falaise Gap battle. I was fortunate enough to visit his grave in 2009 and place a Canadian flag in his honour. Lest we forget.

In memory of Private 14534385 John Denwood, King's Own Light Infantry. Died 16/07/1944 Age: 19. The Denwood's will always remember.

In memory of my grandfather Rifleman B/15528 Lloyd H McCombs killed in action August 8, 1944 at the age of 25. Queens Own Rifles (R.C.I.C).

in remembrance of my great great grandfather Robert Alfred Eyre, he was killed on the 20 october 1919 along with J. Byrne, D. Lloyd, A. Greaves, B. Tilley, J. Bentham and J. L. Williams, they were recovering and burying the dead, stopped to boil water for a midday meal, a fire was lit, underneath which was a concealed shell which exploded killing the men, they died at Langemarck and are buried in Poelcapelle British cemetery, Belgium! lest we forget!

On this Day 11-11-2011 I Remember my Great grandfather Sapper
William Wade Burgis, 206779,*L*signal Coy, Royal Engineers who Died age 45 on 05/04/1918 from Injury's he received on the Battle front.
Gone but not forgotten.

Remembering Thomas Henry Bradshaw L/Corporal, Royal Warwickshire Regiment 10th Battalion, No 9174, who died from wounds 10 June 1917. For my mother, "Harry's" wife Nance Styler. They married in 1914, Redditch, Worcs. With my gratitude and to all those who have given their lives for us.
Tina E Kidger

Smuel Ibbettson, United Kingdom Second Lieutenant Worcestershire Regiment 7th Bn. Date of Death: 26/05/1940 Service No: 105535 A.8.

Buried at Givenchy Les La Bassee.

My father's uncle.

My great uncle.

My Grandfather George Hill b1884 Ledbury Herefordshire.
Joined 9th Battalion of Sherwood Forrester's (Notts and Derby).
Number 24496 in 1915,enlisting in Wednesbury West Midlands.
Killed in action October 6th 1918 at the Battle of Cambri.
Buried Haynecourt British Cemetery,Memorial Ref 11.D.2.
Remembered together with the men and women who lost their lives
serving their Country.May they Rest in Peace
My daughter Linda and I visited his grave in 1996.
Sylvia Brooks nee Hill.

To the memory of John Roland Madden 12-8-18 Royal Field Artillery,buried Vendresse British Cemetary. From a John Roland who never knew you, 0r why he was called John Roland.....he does now & is coming soon

In memory of my Great grandfather Alfred Bertie Quarrington who was killed in action 1915 and buried in Cambrin

Private Henry Stevenson Ewan In memory of my grandfather I always think of you and also at this time of the year you made us all very proud of you and you will always live on through the children in the family with the greatest respect your granson David

In memory of my Great Uncle Victor Erving Zapp. Yor bravery makes me so proud. Your memory will always live on in my family.

I have just heard about the BBC program and this website and it's an honour that my Uncle, James Cox and his distinguished comrades are being acknowledged in this way. I believe my uncle was the rear gunner.

I never met him as he died some years before I was born, but my Father (his Brother) who is now 83 has recounted him on many occasions. We took my Father to see the graves and cemetery back in the 90's. A very emotional day. Sincerest thanks to the village for the wonderful resting place and for the upkeep of the graves.

Their sacrifice, along with millions of others, must always be a reminder to future generations of how fragile life is and the sacrifices that have been made in their name. Our name.

Thinking of my great uncle, Lt. Bruce Hosmer Acton Burrows, who served with the Canadian Engineers during WWI and died on the front line Nov. 25, 1916. A warm thank you to you, Pierre, and all of the other good people on the Somme who take such good care of his grave, and those of all the others he died beside. I wish I could be there to lay a poppy in remembrance. May the wind blow one his way on this day.

In memory of my uncle, Private Alfred Smith. Like many, many others he fell just short of the Armistice. My wife and I visited his grave at Roisin about 18 years ago to pay our respects on behalf of all family members. So sad that millions like him had to forfeit their lives before they had really started.

My great-grandfather Private Francis J Smith 65904 died on October 8 1915 and is buried in Westoutre Cemetery in Belgium. I had the opportunity to visit his grave on belhalf of my grandfather who never really had an opportunity to know his father or visit his resting place. I wish I knew what happened to him? How did he die? Was there a major battle that took place? How did he end up in Belgium? Why is he buried there? If anyone has any information that may help me piece the puzzle together - please let me know.

Today the 11 of the 11th I remember Pvte Harold William RUSSELL N0 5447 56th Battalion AIF, Great Uncle. Sadly he was wounded in the chest by Shrapnel at Cows Trench Transloy lingered 36 hours dying on 25 February 1917. he never got to return to our beloved Australia. Buried at Bernafey Wood British Cemetry among friends, Having visited this cemetry and the somme area I thank the French for allowing these sacred sites to remain and for their freindship

In a few days I will be visiting, again, the grave of my Great Uncle Timothy Walter Chatfield.
Thank you to the War Graves Commission and everyone who helps to keep the cemetries so beautifully kept. Also to yourself and other volunteers who dedicate web sites for those who may be unable to visit in person.
To all who lay there... may they rest in peace and rise in glory!

Many thanks for the great Website. My cousin made a video of the Cemetry which I enjoyed. I hope to visit the Cemetry to see my Dads grave next year.

Private Claude Douglass, 6th August 1916.
Rest in Peace, i hope to one day pay my respects of behalf of your decendents here in Australia, you served your country well.

In memory of my Great Uncle Geoffrey Fleetwood Andrews a fine young man who died in action 16th September 1918.
He held the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Garrison Artillery, your picture hangs proudly on our wall, such a tragic waste of a young life.
In our thoughts,
Geoffrey, Natalie, Abraham, Noah & Ruby.

Dear Great Uncle Alfred, 93 years ago you lost your life fighting for our country in WW1. Even though I didn't know you, and tomorrow is remembrance day, I'll always cherish what you did for our country and for our family. I'll love you always and you and Great Uncle Stan will always be in my heart forever. 2 Brothers together in Heaven. One lost in battle, the other life lost through sickness.
Lots of love,
Your great niece Lisa, Steve, your great, great nieces Aimee and Natasha, and your great, great nephew Brandon xxxxx

My uncle (William L Grady) "Gunner" in the Canadian army was killed in France, possibly Caen, less than a year before the war ended. I'm told that his name is on the monument (where??) and that he was missing in action. I suppose that means that there is no actual grave-eh? I will someday travel to France to see the monument!! How can I gather more information on him?
Thank you in advance for your reply. ps- I will make a contrubution to this site. God Bless All!!!
Floyd Grady

Can you determine if any dogs were buried here with the soldiers?

There is a WW1 book called Only a Dog that is supposed to be true. Here is a link to it: http://books.google.com/books/about/Only_a_dog.html?id=Sa1HAAAAIAAJ.

Note the name and burial place of the dog's owner. There is a Private rice listed among your causualties. If the story is true, would love to locate the gravesite.

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

Bonjour Pierre, Thank you for such a wonderful website, I have a story to tell so bear with me. When I was a child, my grandmother used to show me a name on the war memorial in our town (Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire) J. Calcott. Being a child I didn't push for information after all it was just a name. After my nan passed, and in adulthood I asked my mother about the name, "I think he was my granddad" she told me. So I set off to find out more, my mom had a photograph of a young soldier, no name, just a number on the back, after some research I found him on the CWGC website, He's buried at London Cemetry and extension, Longueval (3K). We promised we would all visit but have yet to fulfil that one, however in 2010 I undertook the Big Battlefield Bike Ride from FeCamp to Dunkirk and noticed that we may pass close to the cemetery, to my astonishment we passed right past it and I was able to kneel beside my Great Grandfathers final resting place, the first of my family to visit him. He was awarded the Military Medal but I am yet to find out how he won the award. Thank you so much once again.

Hello Pierre, Thanks for your site, my father's brother Philip W. Daly is on your list for Dainville Communal Cemetery, Pas De Calais, he was killed 9.4.1918. He had a promising future as an athlete, I understand he ran in a race against Willie Applegarth, who was an Olympic medallist in 1912.

Hi Pierre would just like to say a big thanks for getting me a photo of my granda's best friends headstone.

Remembering John Martin of the Royal Scots who gave his life on 25 May 1940 to defend the retreat to Dunkirk.
John Martin was my wife's grandfather and we have visited his grave twice in Les Paradis. It is such a beautifully kept cemetary and we thank all those who give of their time to maintain such places for us.

in memory of my great uncle l/cpl 8/225 William Hughes died Wiremuex 2/11/1917 of wounds

Thanks for your site.My great uncle Frederick Musham is buried in sandpits.He was my grandmothers brother.Sadly she lost her husband as well. He fell at Paschendale

Thank you so much Pierre for your hard work in producing this site. It is so moving to see a photograph of my relative, Geoffrey Prescott Tyrer's grave, (at Bohain) so well kept. You do great honour to all of these brave men.

My Uncle Charles H Shaw Died 10/05/1944 buried in Clichy North Pilot Officer RCAF Plot 16 Row7 Grave1
I
would like to try and bring him home to be laid to rest with his Father/Mother and Sister Any information on where to inquire to at least find out if its possible would be appreciated.

We said "hello and thanks " to Great Uncle Edward Sylvester Andrews of the Coldstream Guards, who lies in the beautiful Vermelles Cemetery. Now found and will not be forgotten. RIP.

We "found" Edward last year, and he was visited by our son and daughter in law. Very emoitional, and a lovely resting place. He is in our thoughts. RIP Edward

In memory of my great uncle Harry Whittington of the Buffs (East Kent) Rgmt 8th battalion (attached to RFC) who died on 26 September 1915 and is commemorated on a plaque at Loos Memorial

My great grandfather Sgt James Morrison and his 3 sons of the 52nd battalion faught together and my great uncle pte James Morrison lost his life in my great grandfathers arms during the battle of Vimy Ridge and lies in peace at the Petit-Vimy Brittish Cemetery. My son will be taking part in the 95th anniversary and will be visiting. RIP Uncle James.

My grandfather who I never met but visited you 6 times . Forever in our thoughts

In meory of my partners great uncle Richard "dick" Willett who died October 30th 1914 near menin rd.
Unfortunatly we have no grave to visit
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM ALL

We finally found out where you were over in Pornic War Cemetery but to late to tell mum (your sister Lillian) but hopefully you are reunited with all the familly at long last God Bless and keep you Muriel

Edwin Arthur Ford 1st Bn Norfolk Regiment died on 8th August 1916 aged 21. Boisguillaume Communal Cemetary Seine-Maritime.
Member of the FORD family who lived for several generations at Palgrave Suffolk. I have a picture of him aged about 7 but no other pictures or information. He was the younger brother of my father Leonard Aubrey Ford. Edwin was the youngest of 13 family members.

i have just found out that my great uncle joseph burns was one of the 97 royal norfolk regiment soldiers who was executed by the german ss,the two survivers who lived to tell there story were albert pooley andbill ocallaghan R.I.P UNCLE JOEY XXX

Pierre,
Charles Wiles.was my Uncle's younger brother.Your effort and those of
your colleagues to maintain this site is very much appreciated.

My Father's brother is buried at a military cemetery in Pozieres, near Albert, in France
Regards, John Morris,
Surrey,
British Columbia,

Pierre, Congratulations on maintaining this wonderful site. Your efforts are appreciated by so many family members.

God bless.

In memory of my great uncle J (Johnny) Lyons of the 15th (the kings) Hussars who died on 25/11/1917 and is buried at Orival Wood Cemetery Flesquieres

Thanks to this site I have seen a photo of the grave of one of my relatives who died 23 September 1914. He is buried with three others in a plot at Maintenon Communal Cemetery ( Eure et Loire ).
I'm hoping to visit one day - I think I will be the first of my family to do so.