Annie Lehman was badly wounded in action on 26 September 1917 and hospitalised (where he married his fiancee Lydia Velensky) during which time he...
Stephen Thanks for that. There are some well known names in both sides. Cheers Gareth
This is one of a series of posts to mark the international Rugby players who served in, and survived, The Great War. If anyone has further...
Wakely, Air Mechanic Class II Argent William Clissold, (1046) No 71 (Australian) Sqn RFC Argent Wakely came from Poughill, Cornwall, England, and...
Annie Thanks for the extra details. Gareth
Annie Thanks for the photo. It's terrible to think about what lay ahead of those players in five months' time. Gareth
There's a photograph of Flt Lt C H Collett at: http://www.gwpda.org/photos/coppermine/displayimage.php?pos=-1289 Gareth
Annie Thanks for the extra detail. Gareth
Annie & Stephen Thank you Gareth
The aeroplane in which F/Cdr C H Collett DSO was killed, and CPO Mech Lacey injured, on 18 August 1915 was Sopwith Type 807 seaplane No 807. It...
Annie Most intriguing! Gareth
Annie Thanks Gareth
I think that his DSO must have been awarded for service in the South African War. Gareth
Annie Many thanks Gareth
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