annemiemor Posted 27 June , 2009 Share Posted 27 June , 2009 Since june 2009 we have started a research project on Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery. It is our intention to set up a personal database of the 10 754 soldiers, buried on this cemetery (situated in Poperinge, Belgium, see CWGC-site). If you have photographs, letters, a diary of your relative buried on Lijssenthoek, please let us know. We will treat this information with respect. This project is financed by the Town of Poperinge, the Flemish Government. The CWGC, In Flanders Fields and Talbot House are partners in this project. Contact: annemie.morisse@poperinge.be On the website www.talbothouse.be ('research' topic) you may find registration files. Our address: Annemie Morisse p/a Talbot House Gasthuisstraat 43 8970 Poperinge Belgium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Llewellyn Posted 27 June , 2009 Share Posted 27 June , 2009 Hello Annemie, I have 3 of my Anstey men buried at Lijssenthoek, i'm more than willing to pass on the information that i have on them if that would help? Regards. Llew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Reed Posted 27 June , 2009 Share Posted 27 June , 2009 I have quite a lot of information on men buried in this cemetery; am sure I can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted 27 June , 2009 Share Posted 27 June , 2009 I have information on a couple of Leek men buried in the cemetery I hasten to add that the research was done by a local author and not me Liam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
certacito79 Posted 27 June , 2009 Share Posted 27 June , 2009 I am researching my great uncle, Pte George Bertie Goof, I think you posted a message on one of my threads. When I have more information I would be honoured to pass it on. Many Thanks for your hard work John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Llewellyn Posted 27 June , 2009 Share Posted 27 June , 2009 Also have some Glenfield men, and Men with the Leicestershire regiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggers Posted 27 June , 2009 Share Posted 27 June , 2009 One uncle's details offered. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 27 June , 2009 Share Posted 27 June , 2009 Sure that I can help out as well, have a few pictures and bits and pieces concerning some of the men buried in this cemetery. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bierlijn Posted 27 June , 2009 Share Posted 27 June , 2009 Hello, I've been meaning for a while to ask a question about this cemetry, and perhaps this is the best place. In the Michelin guide to Ypres and the Battlefields, p. 115 it says" At the crossing of the road from Poperinghe to Boeschepe, turn left to visit the largest cemetary in this region..... which contains 20,000 to 22,000 graves". I assume this refers to Lijssenthoek, and my question is of course, where have the other 10-12 000 graves gone? Hugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retlaw Posted 27 June , 2009 Share Posted 27 June , 2009 I've got 17 men in my files, buried in that cemetery. Retlaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hone Posted 28 June , 2009 Share Posted 28 June , 2009 Our 1914 school captain, John Hartington MC, is buried at Lijssenthoek, virtually next to the Cross of Sacrifice. His photograph and story used to be on the 'Ordinary Heroes' area of the 'Long, Long Trail' website, but Chris seems to have removed this section recently. I shall send you his details. Incidentally, my wife is a proud member of the Talbot House piano club! Mark Hone Head of History and Politics Bury Grammar School Lancashire PS I can't seem to find a link to the registration files on the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 28 June , 2009 Share Posted 28 June , 2009 I have ten men's details and photographs to add to the list which I will dig out and forward on to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Hesketh Posted 28 June , 2009 Share Posted 28 June , 2009 I'll be in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortheFallen Posted 28 June , 2009 Share Posted 28 June , 2009 Will be in touch regarding my wife's great grandfather who is buried at Lijssenthoek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 28 June , 2009 Share Posted 28 June , 2009 Just one chap from me - 2nd Lt JD Forbes http://instgreatwar.com/page11.htm Please feel free to use what you want - if you want higher resolution photos, please let me know Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 28 June , 2009 Share Posted 28 June , 2009 i have some details on one relative who is buried there - I'll send them on. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annemiemor Posted 29 June , 2009 Author Share Posted 29 June , 2009 i have some details on one relative who is buried there - I'll send them on. Keith Thanks a lot! If you mail me on annemie.morisse@poperinge.be, I can provide you our registration document (it is not on the Talbotsite yet). Annemie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annemiemor Posted 29 June , 2009 Author Share Posted 29 June , 2009 Hello Annemie, I have 3 of my Anstey men buried at Lijssenthoek, i'm more than willing to pass on the information that i have on them if that would help? Regards. Llew Hi Yes, that would help indeed! You can mail me on annemie.morisse@poperinge.be, so in reply I can give you our registration form. Thanks Annemie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annemiemor Posted 29 June , 2009 Author Share Posted 29 June , 2009 I have ten men's details and photographs to add to the list which I will dig out and forward on to you. Great! If you need our registration form, please send an e-mail on annemie.morisse@poperinge.be. Annemie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annemiemor Posted 29 June , 2009 Author Share Posted 29 June , 2009 Just one chap from me - 2nd Lt JD Forbes http://instgreatwar.com/page11.htm Please feel free to use what you want - if you want higher resolution photos, please let me know Alan Thank you! I would be pleased with photos on a higher resolution. Please send them to annemie.morisse@poperinge.be Regards. Annemie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 29 June , 2009 Share Posted 29 June , 2009 I have some details of one soldier there - no photographs of him but I have some of his family memorial in UK and there is an interesting story to tell....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annemiemor Posted 29 June , 2009 Author Share Posted 29 June , 2009 Will be in touch regarding my wife's great grandfather who is buried at Lijssenthoek. Thank you! If you want the registration form of our project, please mail me on annemie.morisse@poperinge.be Warm greetings Annemie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Gorst Posted 29 June , 2009 Share Posted 29 June , 2009 I have bios of three men which I will send on to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annemiemor Posted 29 June , 2009 Author Share Posted 29 June , 2009 Hello, I've been meaning for a while to ask a question about this cemetry, and perhaps this is the best place. In the Michelin guide to Ypres and the Battlefields, p. 115 it says" At the crossing of the road from Poperinghe to Boeschepe, turn left to visit the largest cemetary in this region..... which contains 20,000 to 22,000 graves". I assume this refers to Lijssenthoek, and my question is of course, where have the other 10-12 000 graves gone? Hugh. I assume that the Michelin-reporter was impressed by the view of the cemetery and that he made a wild guess. The first published CWGC-register dates from 1923 and gives exact numbers. The Michelin guide dates from 1919... I wonder whether this quote still stands in the reprint (2002). Annemie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annemiemor Posted 29 June , 2009 Author Share Posted 29 June , 2009 I have some details of one soldier there - no photographs of him but I have some of his family memorial in UK and there is an interesting story to tell....................... You make me curious! Please send all information to my work e-mail: annemie.morisse@poperinge.be Regards Annemie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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