My grandfather Pilot Officer Nelson Henry Webb is buried here. He was 217 Squadron Coastal Command and was shot down over Lanester whilst carrying out a bombing raid on the U boat bases at Lorient on December 20th 1940. My mother was 4 years old when he died. I have visited Lanester Cemetary and was struck by its peace and beauty, and how well the Commonwealth Graves are cared for.

PTE Henry Stevenson Ewan 8th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Died 21/08/1917 Ixelles
Communal Cemetery Belgium.We will be thinking of you as always with greatest respect always feeling so proud of you Love always your Great Grandson David & Family x

pouvez vous me faire parvenir la photo de WATT Alexander
royal scot 12 TH 3 RD mort à caestre au peuplier le 18 AOUT 1918
et son dossier militaire s' il vous plait.

Thank you for this site I have a picture of my Gt uncle 2nd Lt John Lewis Mellor plot1 row c grave 9 s SUCRIERIE MILITARY CEMETERY. I will try to down load a photo of him to you. He died 26 June 1916 of his injuries after the bombardment leading up to the battle of the Somme, I recognise his sacrifice every year here in Britain but next year on 2016 hope to have a wreath placed on his grave, as a way of saying he is never forgotten and never will be. Once again thank you.

My Uncle is buried in Bellacourt Military Cemetery.He was killed in action at the Battle of Arras Apr 27th 1917. I have not been able to visit his grave site--my daughter Nancy and son-in-law Darren hope to do this in 2016. Recently, my family was able to visit the Memorial Chamber in the Parliament Bldgs. in Ottawa Canada and be present when at 11 am the page in the Book of Remembrance that bears his name was opened. A very memorable experience.
Thank you to the people who tend to all the grave sites there.

100 years today since you died of wounds. Buried at Hop Store Commonwealth War Cemetery.

ALBERT EDWARD WINSLADE

Always Remembered in Love x

I am honoured to be asked to attend the ceremony on Armistace Day this year, where my great uncle Cyril Joseph Adams will be remembered 100 years after his death aged only 17 years.

In memory of my Great-Grand-Uncle John (Jack )Carroll, Service Number: 2191 Rank: Private Unit: 9th Company Australian Machine Gun Corps Service: Australian Army Source: AWM145 Roll of Honour cards, 1914-1918 War, Army who was killed in action on July 2, 1917 aged 25 years and was laid to rest at Westhof Farm Cemetery, Belgium.

In memory of my great uncle Clayton Moses Crowley. I just learned his grave is at Ligny- St. Flochel cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. I hope to visit some day.

I have been reading my late mothers letters that she kept since she was 14 years old. These letters from her cousin Reginald Stewart McGibbon . He was in the R.A.C.F 576 Sqdn. After reading these letters I felt like I new him very well. He talked about his war buddies, his training, his near miss of being hit by a bomb over in England, his conference with Winston Churchill and he even mentioned Hitler (may he rot in hell). He talked about his various adventures. I knew he went missing in action, but I did not know the exact date. After I read all the letters I pinned the time between June 12, 1944 (his last letter) and the "dead letter" returned to my mother which was dated July 30, 1944. Because of you, I now know that Reginald died on July 29, 1944 and I now know that he, or his spirit is laid to rest at the French National Cemetery in Bas Rhin France and that you even have a picture of his grave. I wish now I would have read my Mothers letters while she was alive. She died three years ago. She would have very much have liked to know where he was laid to rest. I have a picture of him and I intend to donate all of these letters, including my moms last letter to him along with his " graduation ceremony" invitation ( when he got his wings medal). My mom kept everything. I will be donating all of what I have to a museum. I know there is one in Hamilton Ontario. Hamilton is also one of the locations that he stationed at. Thank you very much for helping me complete my mission. Barbara King of Waterdown, Ontario, Canada

In memory of my Nan's Dad
Harry Beazley whom died in action in Flanders on 26.9.1915
when she was just 15yrs old
Laid to rest
Caberet-Rouge British Cemetery. Souchez
Grave Vlll Reg no G/1449

Thank you for your efforts in helping keep the memory of these gallant men alive.

Particularly, my 2nd cousin NZ415733 Flying Off Ronald Charles Ostend BEAZER, 487 Squadron, RNZAF who was the pilot of Mosquito FB.VI HX917/E - brought down in flames near the village of Donnemain-Saint-Mamès, 4km NW of Chateaudun, the Mosquito passing low over the village before it crashed. Both crew died when their parachutes failed to deploy in time, and are buried at Avord

I recently found out that my grandfather and three of his brothers all signed up together. Later a fourth brother. Sadly one brother George Beck died on the 14 September 1915. Fondly remembered by their community as the Beck brothers of Athelney. George Beck was my great uncle. I never knew him, but he will take his place in my family tree that I am putting together for future generations.

I would very much appreciate it if you could find a photograph of his grave.
Private Somerset Light Infantry 7th Battalion REG number 14652
Thank you Andrea

Any information on any of the Shot at Dawns woulkd be greatly appreciated. thanks

Many thanks for a great w2eb site,,,my Gt Uncle lies at Erquingham Lys,Pte Harold Pendergast,Kings Liverpool Reg,,,,

My Great Grandfather SUBADAR HASHMAT DAD KHAN 107th pioneers indian died on 22/10/1915 in near windey corner france zolebes indian him grave

Thank you for this wonderful website.
The Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust are researching all our players and ex-players who fought in the First World War. Eleven of our "lads" made the ultimate sacrifice. One of them James T. Boardman is buried in Essex Farm cemetery and is featured here.
Keep up the good work.

I am delighted to see a memorial page devoted to Sailly-Labourse. We will be visiting there in about a week, to pay our respects at the grave of my great-uncle, Charles Stewart. If you would like to feature his story I can tell you lots about his family. I also have the war diary. Perhaps my copy would be of use to someone else, I will have the CD with me, in any case.

thank you so much for this site, my great uncle a mccarlie fell at marne and is buried there each man a hero, at the going down of the sun and in the morn we will remember them, we will remember them.

In memory of my great uncle Private ALFRED HENRY FRANCIS BOWDEN, of the 2nd Battalion Wellington Regiment New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Service No:52565, who died on the 9th October, 1918 of wounds in Beaucourt, France. He is buried at the Grevillers British Cemetery
near Bapaume. RIP Frank

Robert Dalgleish Clyde – Lance Corporal 295556 – Royal Scots Fusiliers 12th
Battalion

Robert, son of Mr. John and Mrs. Marion Clyde of 128 Kirk Road, Wishaw was born in Cambusnethan, enlisted in Douglas, Lanarkshire and was unmarried. He resided at Coltness Estates with his uncle and aunt, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Brabrook, Coltness Stables.

Below, is a story from the Wishaw Press:-

“Trooper Clyde, of B Squadron, Lanarkshire Yeomanry, is in hospital in Egypt, recovering from the effects of shell fire on the Gallipoli peninsula. The Yeomanry and the Scottish Horse had a long period of training at home, but during the short time they have been on active service they have clearly “done their bit.” The former came in for special attention from the Turks at the latter end of the year, while the Scottish Horse has the distinction of being the last to leave the peninsula when it was evacuated.”

Trooper Clyde had a miraculous escape, his experience being described in the following extract from a letter received by his friends.

Writing from the hospital ship “Glenart Castle,” “somewhere in the Aegean Sea,” he said:-

“I had a pretty lively experience. Four big shells burst round about me, and buried me for about half an hour. When I was dug out I was suffering from shock, and I also got a bit of a squeeze, but I shall be alright again soon. The Turks have been giving us a pretty bad time lately. They seem to have got a big supply of shells (“coal boxes”) which don’t half send up a dust! I think they must have known it was our Christmas time, and they to make it as unpleasant for us as possible. They started to bombard us on Christmas Eve – just the little bit “B Squadron” held.

Two were killed and several wounded that day. We got the same dose on Christmas Day, but had only one killed that day. On the following day (Sunday) it was fairly quiet, but on Monday they began a terrific bombardment with their “coal boxes”. In three hours they dropped over 1000 of these big shells. We suffered pretty heavily that day, having eleven killed, the same number wounded and two missing. Our Major Monteith was also killed. This was when I got buried. I will never forget that day.”

Lance Corporal Clyde was part of 94th Brigade 31st Division and was killed in action aged 23 on the 31st October 1918, during the action of Tieghem, in the Ypres Salient during the Final Allied advance of the war.

Private Clyde is interred in Ingoyghem Military Cemetery, Belgium. Grave B.19 and commemorated on Newmains War Memorial and Cambusnethan Memorial Arch.

I also have a picture of him.

Alistair

Pte. Michael McCarthy 7754 in row 1. C. 8. Etretat. Of 2nd batt. Royal Munster Fusiliers is my Grand uncle. You were sadly missed but never forgotten. Died of wounds 25th July 1915.

I have been in contact with Simon Somerville, who has a web site for 75 NZ Squad RAF. I have gained a lot of information from him regarding one of your photos - specifically the crew of the Lancater Bomber ND190.
The full line-up from L to R is :-
Sgt M.F.Morgan : Sgt F.C.McIntyre : F/S B. Milne : F/S B.W.Bateson : Sgt C.H.Slater : Sgt G.L.Startin. : Sgt E.L.Connett. (copyright Archie McItyre.)
Full details of each member are detailed in your write-up.
Colin Harry Slater was my father's paternal first cousin (my1st cousin once removed!!). Colin died when I was 2 months old.
My paternal cousin and I are the genealogist of the Slater Family and intend to visit the site of the Battle of Loos (for its 100th Anniversary) where our paternal Grandfather received a bullet wound to his right temple - he survived. We also intend to visit the Graves at Fruges.
Its only since reading Simon's site that I became aware of your web site.
I thank you on behalf of the Slater family for the photo of Colin's grave.

You and your team are carrying out such an honorable and generous task on behalf of those brave men (and their families) involved all wars.

Chris Slater (pp Slater Family)

NEWZEALANDERS ,on our third visit to pay respects to my great uncle,JAMES SMETHURST. i had a contact in new zealand who wanted a photo off a relative,so whilst we were there,we took photos off all the new zealanders,and a mauri ,and a short video,anyone interested,contact me,Buckbypeter( at sign)gmail.com

Just read a note from a a land who visits a cemertey where G Lickley is buries and his crew members
We are building a war memorial in the village where Geofrey Lickley lived and it is nice to read a English born lady goes and visits them all
Thank you

I have a medal engraved Sgt.P.G (Gentleman) RUSSELL. 45823. My research shows his headstone is in the Belgium Battery Corner. West Vlaanderson. Belgium. Any family who would like this medal please email.

Urgent request: family & relatives of 1st Corps British Expeditionary Force, buried Vaufleury Communal Cemetery Laval & another 3 cemeteries in Le Mans...14 dead September 19, 1939 - 30 December 1939, and 1 dead 15 June 1940. David Page, relative of Thomas James Page, whose photo appears on the site, Please contact me through site administrator. Regards

Will be visiting my grandfathers grave on the 23rd Sept, he is Sgt Albert Cannon and died on this day 1915. My grandson Garren will be visiting with me.

Thank you for a terrific website.

At last we have found your resting place -R.I.P. MY Great Uncle John Munro Pte 138213. thank-you xx

In memory of my Grandfather Francis McAllister of Northumbrian fusiliers who was killed in the first battle of Somme. July 1st 1916 . He died for freedom and honour. 99th aniversary tomorrow. R.I.P

Your Youngest Grandaughter.

Thank you for maintaining this website.

Two relatives of mine with links to Thurlaston, Leicestershire, were killed on the same day and just a few miles apart. I don't know if they knew each other personally.

Pte James Thomas Thompson of Coventry was killed 29th September 1918 whilst serving as a gunner in 8th Battalion, Tank Corps in the assault on the Hindenburg Line at Bellicourt. He is commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois memorial.

Second Lt. George Ernest Woodward of Thurlaston, Leicestershire, was killed on this day whilst taking part in a diversionary attack a handful of miles away near Epehy. He was in the Worcestershire Regiment.

Had James lived, he would have married his cousin and become my great uncle. All I have is a fine box which he made and inscribed to my great aunt in 1916. She subsequently never married.

My Grandfather’s burial place near Esquelbecq at a war grave site at Esquelbecq in Northern France , (grave IC 32)
Henry (Harry) Lucas ( Royal Garrison Artillery # 44330 ) , died 9th May 1918.. age 37 , wounded during the LYS offensive 9th to 29th April 1918 , died in a Casualty Clearing Station. He is listed on the Holy Trinity Church Rathmines memorial , Henry & family lived ( at sign) Mount Pleasant Building , Oxford Road Rathmines Dublin Ireland

My great uncle is buried at Templeux-Le-Guerard. He was Lance Corporal Joseph Warner, D/4343, 6th Dragoons (Inniskilling) who died on 7th July 1917 aged just 25 yrs. I don't think my grandmother (Joseph's younger sister) was ever able to visit his grave. My brother, my cousin and myself are going to visit his grave in September this year on our grandmothers behalf. I have a lovely picture of Joseph in his uniform and would love to laminate one and put it on his gravestone. I am very proud of my great uncle even though I never met him.

Dear sir I am looking for information about great,great uncle frank heathcote. I do believe he enlisted into the Cheshire regiment. His service number was 3960. I would be very grateful if you could find any information about my great uncle. Thank you

Do you know if there are any "unknown soldiers" buried in the Orchard Dump Cemetery. My great uncle was killed and missing in action at Arleaux on 28 Apr 1917. I noticed that many members of the Western Canadian Regiments who fought at Arleaux and were killed on 28 April 1917 were buried in this cemetery. He was at first with the Saskatchewan Regiment and then combined with the Alberta Regiment.

Really nice to see the records of my great grandfather maintened. In memory of Fredeick Joseph Bernard who lies at Orleans main cemetry. Father of Jim Bernard, Vincent bernard, ivy Bernard and Gweney Bernard. Life changed all of a sudden for his children when he died.

Thank you so much for your photos of Benouville cemetery. I am going there for the 71st anniversary of D Day and am arranging British Legion crosses for the children to lay on the relevant graves. Last year was very impressive but a bit chaotic, now I think I know who is where!

In memory of my granduncle ,Joseph Brady, Regimental No 12573, 1st Batt, Irish Guards who was conscripted while living in Scotland, a native of Conaghy, Co. Monaghan, died of wounds at the age of 26, March 28, 1918.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis!

My great uncle samuel edward coates was kia at hooge crater on 20th of sept 1917 any info or pictures of would be greatly appreciated as none exist to my knowledge..thanks brad

My beloved Uncle John Notman 3189059, No4 Commando & King's Own Scottish Borderer. John was killed in action on 2 July 1944 and is buried in Ranville War Cemetary, France. Although his grave says he was 21, he was 22 when he died. Loved and remember always. Thank you for your service Uncle John. Rest Easy.

In loving memory of my great grandfather, Private John William Cannon 1st/9th Bn., Durham Light Infantry who died on 12.09.1918. Now resting at Grand Ravine British Cemetery, Havrincourt.

2nd Lieutenant Daniel Menzies Grant of the 1/5 bat Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, he was my great uncle, he was wounded by a gunshot wound to the chest on the 1st Aug 1918 while attacking hill 158 south Bagneux, and died on the 4th August 1918, he is buried in the French national cemetery in Senlis. God bless him, and all the other brave souls who gave there lives for our freedom. John M Grant.

RIP Jack Loveridge. Born in Guernsey, died in France

In memory of Kennth Young, a Canadian Gunner, the Uncle I never knew and sadly have never visited. "There is a corner of a foreign field that is forever Canada"

Remembering with pride my great uncle, Richard Albert Cleaver who was killed on 19 July 1916, aged 22 and is buried at Laventie Military Cemetary. Also his younger brother, Albert who was killed a few months before the end of the war on 29th June 1918, aged just 18. Albert is buried just a few miles away from his brother at Thiennes. Their brother William (my grandfather, survived) and died in 1978. His son, my father, Sidney Cleaver is alive and well at 91 - he served in WW2 flying Spitfires for 607 Squadron in Burma against the Japanese. I hope the sacrifices that all the young men featured on your site made are never forgotten - we owe them a debt that can never be repaid.

Hi Janet Greathead Harry Topps daughters were cousins to my dad Sam Pollard Thompson we have visited uncle Harry's grave at St Angiens twice and hopefully again next month ( June 2015 ) we did send Doreen updated pics. would love to here the story of 'how he died' he was dads best friend.

Hi~ I am looking to contact Phil from Australia~ who also was researching Patrick Francis Cassidy~ thank
Symon

In memory of Andrew Scott who with my Grandmother, came from Hawick in Scotland in1899 ,to settle in New Zealand, and who fought for his adopted country and lost his life on the Somme 27th sept 1916 LEST WE FORGET.

someone named jim spoke of his grandfather walter tillcock who died at the battle of somme. I would love to contact him as i think he may be a relative. My mothers mother, Phoebe was his daughter. wondering how to contact Jim. This was his message