95 years ago, crossing the Sambre Canal, 2nd Sussex

[JMB1943]

Jim,

Thanks for remembering those poor lads again today; my grandfather was there but survived

Regards,

JMB

Fading away like the stars in the morning,

Losing their light in the glorious sun,

Thus did they pass from this earth and its toiling,

Almost forgotten with what they had done.

Who’ll sing the anthem? Who’ll tell the story?                                   

Did their line hold? Did it scatter and run?

Can they at last be united in glory,

And always remembered for what they have done?

[Jim Hastings]

Wonderful pictures Michelle thank you for posting. I have yet to go, is it quite a readily accessible battlefield? 

[Michelle Young]

Yes it was pretty easy Jim. I’m away from my maps of that area at the moment, but will check when I get home. If I recall, we parked and took a short walk to the lock. It’s how we accessed the parking area.