For the rest of the story ... click on History ..... this url reverts to the main page ! Annie :):)
For the rest of the story ... click on History ..... this url reverts to the main page ! Annie :)
A brief synopsis of the actions involving the 1st Bn. http://www.wo1.be/eng/mainnav.html
The Staffordshire Brigade at Wulverghem - April to June 1915 "Where we are it's just on a ridge and you can see for miles around. The country...
An interesting story ...... :) Christopher Tennant, a rediscovered commemorative plaque in the Church of Elverdinge. In November 2004 large...
This very evocative picture was made a few years ago and I'm sorry I can't remember who did it ... all I know is that I have it hanging over my...
In August 1914 Great Britain went to war with Germany. As eager young men flocked to join Lord Kitchener’s volunteer army, professional football...
What Mother wouldn't treasure a letter like this ?? ....... In Memory of Private C BARRY D C M 10142, 2nd Bn., Royal Munster Fusiliers who...
Did you know ? ......... The parents of legendary American outlaw Butch Cassidy lived in Victoria Road in Preston and emigrated to escape...
Heres a snippet ........ Before he wrote I, Claudius, Robert Graves (1895-1985) served on the Western Front during World War I. His 1929...
Chaplain to the 2nd battalion Munster Fusiliers. Francis Gleeson was born on 28th May, 1884, in Templemore, Co. Tipperary. He was one of thirteen...
In Memory of Lieutenant FREDERICK RENNELL THACKERAY M C 2nd Bn., Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) who died age 23 on 18 April 1915...
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The battle of Le Cateau took place during the retreat of the BEF in the aftermath of the battle of Mons (First World War). Both British and German...
No ! no date ... just that it was shot down at Chateau Thierry !! :(
Father Finn is remembered with honour and pride at Mayo Memorial Peace Park...
In Memory of Chaplain 4th Class The Rev. WILLIAM JOSEPH FINN Army Chaplains' Department who died on 25 April 1915 Remembered with honour...
RIP Victor ! In Memory of Lieutenant Colonel VICTOR GEORGE HOWARD RICKARD Cdg. 2nd Bn., Royal Munster Fusiliers who died age 40 on 09 May...
May you all rest in peace - knowing that your efforts are still remembered and your sacrifice honoured
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