battle of loos Posted 20 February , 2019 Share Posted 20 February , 2019 Good evening, Here are some pictures of the Lone Tree made this afternoon : Kind regards Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 20 February , 2019 Admin Share Posted 20 February , 2019 Many thanks Michel, always like to see how the tree is faring. It's recovered well from having a load of branches sawn off a few years ago. I will see it next in April. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorsetDan Posted 20 February , 2019 Share Posted 20 February , 2019 Thanks for posting the pictures Michel , the Loos battlefield is a very special place . Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 20 February , 2019 Admin Share Posted 20 February , 2019 Couldn't agree more Martin. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 20 February , 2019 Share Posted 20 February , 2019 Merci bien Michel. Pete. P.S. In photo 2 is that Hulluch on the right horizon? I thought I would ask as I have the attention of the friends of Lone Tree Loos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle of loos Posted 20 February , 2019 Author Share Posted 20 February , 2019 2 hours ago, Michelle Young said: Many thanks Michel, always like to see how the tree is faring. It's recovered well from having a load of branches sawn off a few years ago. I will see it next in April. Michelle Good evening, The tree is full of buds. regards michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMB1943 Posted 20 February , 2019 Share Posted 20 February , 2019 Dear Michel, Thank you for posting those wonderful photos of Lone Tree and the countryside. My grandfather C.E. Ballard (C Coy; survived) and his cousin Frederick Adams (D Coy; b. 3-Feb-1898; d. 13-Oct-15) both served in 2nd Bn. Royal Sussex Regt on the Western Front. Thanks to the kindness of a fellow member (Mandy Hall) doing some research at West Sussex Records Office, I have learned some details of young Frederick's burial. "Frederick Adams is shown as died of wounds, Hulluch (Hulluch is on the Loos Battlefield) The next bit is really interesting, place of burial is recorded as, in front of old German line near new RAMC dug out 70 yards from Lone Tree." The family story (from my grandfather) is that Fred was shot in the head by a German sniper during his first week in the trenches. He was recorded as died of wounds, so presumably was still alive when delivered to the aid station. Another member of the forum (woollamc) kindly provided the following information: According to the CWGC Concentration Report, Frederick Adams' body was recovered from Map Reference 36c.G.24.a.2.4 - which is close to Lone Tree. He was subsequently reburied in Dud Corner Cemetery. I have his stamp collection in an old battered book. Amicalement, JMB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle of loos Posted 20 February , 2019 Author Share Posted 20 February , 2019 2 hours ago, DorsetDan said: Thanks for posting the pictures Michel , the Loos battlefield is a very special place . Martin good evening, I live in Loos. I have enough to go for a walk on the old battlefield between the plain and Hill 70. regards michek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle of loos Posted 20 February , 2019 Author Share Posted 20 February , 2019 41 minutes ago, Fattyowls said: Merci bien Michel. Pete. P.S. In photo 2 is that Hulluch on the right horizon? I thought I would ask as I have the attention of the friends of Lone Tree Loos. good evening, his is the new picture with the village : regards michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle of loos Posted 20 February , 2019 Author Share Posted 20 February , 2019 15 minutes ago, JMB1943 said: Dear Michel, Thank you for posting those wonderful photos of Lone Tree and the countryside. My grandfather C.E. Ballard (C Coy; survived) and his cousin Frederick Adams (D Coy; b. 3-Feb-1898; d. 13-Oct-15) both served in 2nd Bn. Royal Sussex Regt on the Western Front. Thanks to the kindness of a fellow member (Mandy Hall) doing some research at West Sussex Records Office, I have learned some details of young Frederick's burial. "Frederick Adams is shown as died of wounds, Hulluch (Hulluch is on the Loos Battlefield) The next bit is really interesting, place of burial is recorded as, in front of old German line near new RAMC dug out 70 yards from Lone Tree." The family story (from my grandfather) is that Fred was shot in the head by a German sniper during his first week in the trenches. He was recorded as died of wounds, so presumably was still alive when delivered to the aid station. Another member of the forum (woollamc) kindly provided the following information: According to the CWGC Concentration Report, Frederick Adams' body was recovered from Map Reference 36c.G.24.a.2.4 - which is close to Lone Tree. He was subsequently reburied in Dud Corner Cemetery. I have his stamp collection in an old battered book. Amicalement, JMB Good evening, I will search the field for the position where he has been treated. He was certainly buried in a provisional cemetery not far from there on the German line before being transferred to the dud corner during his post-war creation. Kind regards Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 20 February , 2019 Share Posted 20 February , 2019 Merci beaucoup Michel, très aimable. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle of loos Posted 21 February , 2019 Author Share Posted 21 February , 2019 9 hours ago, Fattyowls said: Merci beaucoup Michel, très aimable. Pete. good Morning, no problem regards michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 21 February , 2019 Admin Share Posted 21 February , 2019 @JMB1943 did you lay a wreath at the tree and at Dud Corner? It's always nice to see that people have visited the tree, we normally tidy away the old wreaths on each September 25th and tidy up the area around the tree. Michelle 11 hours ago, battle of loos said: Good evening, The tree is full of buds. regards michel Last year we were able to eat some of the fruit, it was very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle of loos Posted 21 February , 2019 Author Share Posted 21 February , 2019 11 hours ago, JMB1943 said: Dear Michel, Thank you for posting those wonderful photos of Lone Tree and the countryside. My grandfather C.E. Ballard (C Coy; survived) and his cousin Frederick Adams (D Coy; b. 3-Feb-1898; d. 13-Oct-15) both served in 2nd Bn. Royal Sussex Regt on the Western Front. Thanks to the kindness of a fellow member (Mandy Hall) doing some research at West Sussex Records Office, I have learned some details of young Frederick's burial. "Frederick Adams is shown as died of wounds, Hulluch (Hulluch is on the Loos Battlefield) The next bit is really interesting, place of burial is recorded as, in front of old German line near new RAMC dug out 70 yards from Lone Tree." The family story (from my grandfather) is that Fred was shot in the head by a German sniper during his first week in the trenches. He was recorded as died of wounds, so presumably was still alive when delivered to the aid station. Another member of the forum (woollamc) kindly provided the following information: According to the CWGC Concentration Report, Frederick Adams' body was recovered from Map Reference 36c.G.24.a.2.4 - which is close to Lone Tree. He was subsequently reburied in Dud Corner Cemetery. I have his stamp collection in an old battered book. Amicalement, JMB good Morning, Here's a map overlay of the lone tree area. One of 1915 and Google Earth. button - title Coming from the field : regards michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle of loos Posted 21 February , 2019 Author Share Posted 21 February , 2019 55 minutes ago, Michelle Young said: @JMB1943 did you lay a wreath at the tree and at Dud Corner? It's always nice to see that people have visited the tree, we normally tidy away the old wreaths on each September 25th and tidy up the area around the tree. Michelle Last year we were able to eat some of the fruit, it was very good. good Morning, Currently there are two crowns at Lone Tree. michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 21 February , 2019 Admin Share Posted 21 February , 2019 Michel, One will be the Glosters one laid by my husband on September 25th last year, the other one looks like the SAS one laid by our friend Nick Christian last August. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMB1943 Posted 21 February , 2019 Share Posted 21 February , 2019 3 hours ago, Michelle Young said: @JMB1943 did you lay a wreath at the tree and at Dud Corner? It's always nice to see that people have visited the tree, we normally tidy away the old wreaths on each September 25th and tidy up the area around the tree. Michelle Last year we were able to eat some of the fruit, it was very good. Michelle, ‘Twas not I, so to speak but I do wish well to whoever laid those wreaths. Thank you and your husband for keeping the area around the tree in good shape. It’s wonderful that the tree is thriving, but my tree recognition is not very good, so you will have to tell me what is the fruit that it bears. Regards, JMB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 21 February , 2019 Admin Share Posted 21 February , 2019 It's a cherry tree, we left plenty of fruit for the birds! I can't wait to get out again to the area. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMB1943 Posted 21 February , 2019 Share Posted 21 February , 2019 Michel, Thank you so much for your efforts in making those map views available. They help me to visualize young Fred’s surroundings during the last few days of his life. The Royal Sussex finds are especially poignant and wonderful to see. Amicalement, JMB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle of loos Posted 21 February , 2019 Author Share Posted 21 February , 2019 good Morning, I went to the Dud Corner this afternoon to take pictures. I did not find a tomb in the name of: But a man named ADAMS William. Did Frederic have a second name? The regiment corresponds as well as the date. If it is him, it indicates that he is missing. Kind regards Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 21 February , 2019 Admin Share Posted 21 February , 2019 I think he’s buried in plot 4. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilles Posted 22 February , 2019 Share Posted 22 February , 2019 Bonjour Michelle beau reportage sur lone tree gilles Loos sur les traces de la grande guerre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMB1943 Posted 2 March , 2019 Share Posted 2 March , 2019 On 21/02/2019 at 13:18, Michelle Young said: I think he’s buried in plot 4. Michelle Michel, The Commonwealth War Graves Commission gives his Memorial as IV. G. 16. I would be very pleased if you could take a photograph of that. Amicalement, JMB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle of loos Posted 3 March , 2019 Author Share Posted 3 March , 2019 On 02/03/2019 at 17:50, JMB1943 said: Michel, The Commonwealth War Graves Commission gives his Memorial as IV. G. 16. I would be very pleased if you could take a photograph of that. Amicalement, JMB good evening, this is the picture about the grave in Dud Corner : regards michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMB1943 Posted 3 March , 2019 Share Posted 3 March , 2019 Michel, Yes, that is young Fred’s (L/10699) grave! Thank you so much for taking your time to photograph his headstone. It is a pleasure to see that the cemeteries and graves are so well tended. Amicalement, JMB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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