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19th December 1914| Michelle Young |
Posted: December 19, 2006 12:31 pm
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Remembering the attack on the Birdcage and those who didn't grow old.
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2410 Ernest William Serls, 44th Btn AIF, KIA 4-10-17. Buried Tyne Cot 15298 Pte Ernest Albert Young, 10th Glosters, DOW 1-10-15 Buried Etaples G/377 Pte Albert Allen, 1st Royal West Kents, KIA 22-7-16, remembered on the Thiepval Memorial 10024 Pte Fred Young, 6th Wilts, DOW 4-11-16, buried Puchevillers Sgt E J Mildenhall, RFA 1903-1920 and Gunner H J Johnson, J Battery, RHA |
 
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| PaulReed |
Posted: December 19, 2006 01:05 pm
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Yes, and young Val Braithwaite who got his MC in this action, went on to serve in Gallipoli with his father, and then died as a Platoon commander in the Heidenkopf at Serre on 1st July 1916.
-------------------- Passchendaele Remembered: my new site for the 90th Anniversary - http://www.ypres-1917.com/
"He saw beyond the filth of battle and thought death a fair price to pay to belong to the company of these fellows..." |
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| Michelle Young |
Posted: December 19, 2007 08:55 am
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A year on and here I am again remembering them....................Thanks to Paul for allowing us this space here to express our views and for everyone for keeping this placed focussed.
Attached Image  -------------------- In memory of
2410 Ernest William Serls, 44th Btn AIF, KIA 4-10-17. Buried Tyne Cot 15298 Pte Ernest Albert Young, 10th Glosters, DOW 1-10-15 Buried Etaples G/377 Pte Albert Allen, 1st Royal West Kents, KIA 22-7-16, remembered on the Thiepval Memorial 10024 Pte Fred Young, 6th Wilts, DOW 4-11-16, buried Puchevillers Sgt E J Mildenhall, RFA 1903-1920 and Gunner H J Johnson, J Battery, RHA |
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| Michelle Young |
Posted: December 19, 2007 08:57 am
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Another casualty, as I celebrate my sons 17th birthday today, seeing this really brings it home
Attached Image  -------------------- In memory of
2410 Ernest William Serls, 44th Btn AIF, KIA 4-10-17. Buried Tyne Cot 15298 Pte Ernest Albert Young, 10th Glosters, DOW 1-10-15 Buried Etaples G/377 Pte Albert Allen, 1st Royal West Kents, KIA 22-7-16, remembered on the Thiepval Memorial 10024 Pte Fred Young, 6th Wilts, DOW 4-11-16, buried Puchevillers Sgt E J Mildenhall, RFA 1903-1920 and Gunner H J Johnson, J Battery, RHA |
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| Michelle Young |
Posted: December 19, 2007 08:59 am
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The Somersets officers, some of whom were buried during the Truce
Attached Image  -------------------- In memory of
2410 Ernest William Serls, 44th Btn AIF, KIA 4-10-17. Buried Tyne Cot 15298 Pte Ernest Albert Young, 10th Glosters, DOW 1-10-15 Buried Etaples G/377 Pte Albert Allen, 1st Royal West Kents, KIA 22-7-16, remembered on the Thiepval Memorial 10024 Pte Fred Young, 6th Wilts, DOW 4-11-16, buried Puchevillers Sgt E J Mildenhall, RFA 1903-1920 and Gunner H J Johnson, J Battery, RHA |
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| Michelle Young |
Posted: December 19, 2007 09:00 am
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One more casualty of that day
Attached Image  -------------------- In memory of
2410 Ernest William Serls, 44th Btn AIF, KIA 4-10-17. Buried Tyne Cot 15298 Pte Ernest Albert Young, 10th Glosters, DOW 1-10-15 Buried Etaples G/377 Pte Albert Allen, 1st Royal West Kents, KIA 22-7-16, remembered on the Thiepval Memorial 10024 Pte Fred Young, 6th Wilts, DOW 4-11-16, buried Puchevillers Sgt E J Mildenhall, RFA 1903-1920 and Gunner H J Johnson, J Battery, RHA |
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| PaulReed |
Posted: December 19, 2007 07:34 pm
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Another year... and thanks for that. Long may the 'focus' continue! -------------------- Passchendaele Remembered: my new site for the 90th Anniversary - http://www.ypres-1917.com/
"He saw beyond the filth of battle and thought death a fair price to pay to belong to the company of these fellows..." |
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| Michelle Young |
Posted: December 19, 2008 09:44 am
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Another year older. Today my son is 18, an age that so many never achieved.
Michelle -------------------- In memory of
2410 Ernest William Serls, 44th Btn AIF, KIA 4-10-17. Buried Tyne Cot 15298 Pte Ernest Albert Young, 10th Glosters, DOW 1-10-15 Buried Etaples G/377 Pte Albert Allen, 1st Royal West Kents, KIA 22-7-16, remembered on the Thiepval Memorial 10024 Pte Fred Young, 6th Wilts, DOW 4-11-16, buried Puchevillers Sgt E J Mildenhall, RFA 1903-1920 and Gunner H J Johnson, J Battery, RHA |
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