Chris Noble Posted 28 November , 2004 Share Posted 28 November , 2004 Hi. Taking a friend of mine to the Somme for the first time. Hoping to walk the battlefield, weather permitting, allowing him to see the offensive in some sort of a chronological fashion, i.e. first day, to last, if that makes sense! So, will be covering most areas of the Somme Battlefield. Any photo requests? Gonna be a bit busy, so, first come etc. Regards, Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyford Posted 28 November , 2004 Share Posted 28 November , 2004 Chris This is not a battlefield picture, so I know you may not have time to do it. Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval. Cem. Ref. XVI B. 16 6th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers T.F. Pte. Matthew Baptist No. 2401 Died 15/09/16 Age 19 This soldier had a brother John Baptist, also 6th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, who was killed in June 1916, also aged 19. I don't know if they were twins. Anyway if Caterpillar Valley is anywhere near, I would really like a picture of Pte. Matthew Baptist's headstone. Thank you for offering even if you can't do it. Kate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 28 November , 2004 Share Posted 28 November , 2004 Chris I could do with a photo of the Ancre valley area which shows the marshy land etc. Say, taken from the road that runs from Beaucourt to St Pierre Divion. Or thereabouts of course if you are pushed for time. Thanks very much Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Noble Posted 29 November , 2004 Author Share Posted 29 November , 2004 Kate, no problem,i'll take the picture. Martin. If you drop me an e-mail just to clarify the specific location. Don't want to be photographing Trout fisherman on the Ancre Kindest regards to you both. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF Kelly Posted 30 November , 2004 Share Posted 30 November , 2004 Burlington, I have a photo of the Ancre taken this Septemeber from the little bridge close to where the D73 meets the D50 near Hamel. It may not be what you want but you are welcome to it - send me an e-mail and I'll forward it. You can imagine that it would not take much ground damage to turn the area into a swamp. KF Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyford Posted 30 November , 2004 Share Posted 30 November , 2004 Thank you Chris That would be wonderful if you can manage it. Kate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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