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Soldiers and their units

Researching individual soldiers or their units in the Great War.

 

In grateful memory of Forum Pal Bob Coulson.

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  2. Sgt W H Westall, MGC.

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  7. Half of an Officer's last letter before the Big Push. Can you please help me to decipher it? 1 2

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  8. Ox & Buck's Light Infantry Locations

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    • 111 views

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  22. Canadian Medal Index Cards

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  24. WW1 Transfer - North Staffordshires to Loyal North Lancashire Regiment 1 2

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    • 25 replies
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