Monthly Archives: January 2015

South Wales Borderers head ‘up the line’, 1916

Posted on January 29, 2015 by DH

Troops of the 2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers wait in the rain on their way to the front-line trenches near Montauban in October 1916. It’s a picture that’s worth 1,000 words. The men are laden down with kit: greatcoats, blankets, ammunition. They lean forward to counteract … Continue reading →

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British prisoners of war, April 1918

Posted on January 23, 2015 by DH

Their faces showing a range of expressions, a group of British prisoners of war look into the lens of a German photographer in April 1918. The men were captured during the Spring Offensive that began in March 1918 and are … Continue reading →

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Missing Irish infantryman to be buried as ‘unknown soldier’

Posted on January 15, 2015 by DH

An Irish-born infantryman, killed in 1914, will be buried as an unknown soldier, after attempts to trace his relatives failed. Researchers believe they have found the remains of private James Rowan of 2nd Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, who was originally from County … Continue reading →

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WW1 exhibition at University of Leicester

Posted on January 7, 2015 by DH

The University of Leicester is showcasing a selection of items from its First World War collection as part of its commemorations of the Anniversary of the First World War. University archivist Caroline Sampson said: ‘This exhibition draws on material from … Continue reading →

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English town axes idea of streets named after WW1 soldiers

Posted on January 3, 2015 by DH

An English town council has rejected a proposal to name new streets after local men who were decorated for bravery in the First World War. Milton Keynes, in Buckinghamshire, is due to expand by at least 3,000 houses over the … Continue reading →

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