Old Forge Posted 27 October , 2023 Share Posted 27 October , 2023 It has those distinctive pylons (two of them at far left) which we've met before in these challenges. There are certainly some on the Somme but they've appeared elsewhere (maybe around Le Cateau, IIRC). Don't have time for searching at the moment but will get back to it if I get chance Cheers, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mebu Posted 27 October , 2023 Share Posted 27 October , 2023 A few have asked about the CCS vestiges, so here is a map. Site known as Dermot House, on Les 3 Tilleulls, just west of Outtersteene. Circled on the map. I've just checked on street view, the farmer has recently put some storage area adjacent to the road, so may be difficult to see from the road. Certainly a good remnant of a WW1 CCS, don't think it's been seen by many. Please don't upset the farmer. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 31 October , 2023 Share Posted 31 October , 2023 On 26/10/2023 at 19:55, Michelle Young said: Some rows for Maryline, but where? Still struggling with this one, several ideas but flummoxed by that “additional” memorial, any clues in the offings 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 1 November , 2023 Admin Share Posted 1 November , 2023 Geographically, no too far from my last photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mebu Posted 2 November , 2023 Share Posted 2 November , 2023 Many who contribute to this thread have great knowledge of the cemeteries, and are able to identify those which, to me, all look similar. This ADS bunker, with later added rear blast wall, is 10 metres outside the cemetery wall, a large one most will have visited many times, probably having tried to save those in the cemetery who did not survive. Anyone know it? Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 2 November , 2023 Author Share Posted 2 November , 2023 Good one Peter, that will be challenging. Haven't a clue myself so no change there then. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mebu Posted 3 November , 2023 Share Posted 3 November , 2023 Possibly a bit difficult, many will guess the location from this (google) pic, aid post circled, hidden by trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 3 November , 2023 Share Posted 3 November , 2023 Menin Road South Military Cemetery perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mebu Posted 3 November , 2023 Share Posted 3 November , 2023 Well done Knotty. Many in the cemetery unfortunately did not benefit from the aid in the bunker. After the British withdrawal in early 1918 the front line was only half a mile away, according to CWGC burials ceased, and this structure then changed usage and is marked as "SOS Relay Post" on 49th Division Defence Scheme map. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 3 November , 2023 Share Posted 3 November , 2023 Hi Peter Sometimes you can spot them, others you can spend ages looking but it doesn’t want to register, I’m still struggling with Michelle‘s last one,even with a clue it’s evading me😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 4 November , 2023 Admin Share Posted 4 November , 2023 The village where this cemetery is located was one time HQ of 1 Corps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 4 November , 2023 Share Posted 4 November , 2023 The largest cemetery with rows that “length” I can come up with is Chocques Military Cemetery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 4 November , 2023 Admin Share Posted 4 November , 2023 Well done knotty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Forge Posted 4 November , 2023 Share Posted 4 November , 2023 You’re on a roll, Knotty … great effort! Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 4 November , 2023 Share Posted 4 November , 2023 Is the memorial that @Marilyne spotted the one for the RFC lads killed in bomb explosion, as per CWGC site description? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 4 November , 2023 Admin Share Posted 4 November , 2023 I think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 4 November , 2023 Admin Share Posted 4 November , 2023 How about this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 4 November , 2023 Share Posted 4 November , 2023 Shouldn’t Steps be over in the A-Z music thread ….boom boom 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted 4 November , 2023 Share Posted 4 November , 2023 1 hour ago, Knotty said: Shouldn’t Steps be over in the A-Z music thread ….boom boom 😁 please....NO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 5 November , 2023 Share Posted 5 November , 2023 14 hours ago, chaz said: please....NO... Do not worry @chaz I will not be persuing this line, as there must be some Forum rule that addresses the use of good and bad taste😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 5 November , 2023 Share Posted 5 November , 2023 14 hours ago, chaz said: please....NO... Good man. 1 minute ago, Knotty said: Do not worry @chaz I will not be persuing this line, as there must be some Forum rule that addresses the use of good and bad taste😁 I should think not too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 5 November , 2023 Author Share Posted 5 November , 2023 Michelle's framing of the entrance and the visible gravestones make me wonder if it is a recognisable cemetery if the photo was wider. I feel I should know where it is but as usual I don't. Pete. P.S. And if anyone uses the S word again I will lock the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 6 November , 2023 Admin Share Posted 6 November , 2023 You can see this from the cemetery in my photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 6 November , 2023 Share Posted 6 November , 2023 Marcoing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 6 November , 2023 Admin Share Posted 6 November , 2023 Not there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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