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Belgian memorial for Hertfordshire Regiment

The Hertfordshire Regiment will soon gain its first memorial outside the UK. The new monument will be constructed at the site of the 1st Battalion’s attack near St Julien on 31 July 1917 – the first day of the Battle … Continue reading

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Herts at War seeks lottery funding for Centenary commemoration

Centenary community project Herts at War is in the process of seeking funding from the UK’s National Lottery Heritage Fund. If successful, it hopes to set up an exhibition on Hertfordshire’s experience in World War I. This will open as … Continue reading

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World War I trenches restored at Berkhamsted

Trenches used for training World War I troops at Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, have been mapped and partially restored. The Hemel Gazette reports the trenches were used by more than 14,000 troops from the Inns of Court Officers’ Training Corps that prepared … Continue reading

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