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World War I archeology at Cannock Chase

Posted on February 2, 2013 by DH

Archaeologists plan to excavate a unique training area that was created on Cannock Chase in Staffordshire during World War I. The site was based on Messines Ridge near Ypres and was used to help troops gain experience of conditions on … Continue reading →

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Captain George Sandeman, Ist Royal Hampshire

Posted on December 16, 2012 by DH

Captain George Amelius Crawshay Sandeman 3rd Battalion Royal Hampshire Regiment (att. 1st Battalion) Missing in action 26 April 1915 Aged 32 Commemorated on the Menin Gate, Ypres. George Sandeman was the son of Lieutenant Colonel George G Sandeman and his … Continue reading →

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