burlington Posted 8 April , 2005 Share Posted 8 April , 2005 Hi all Any pics wanted from the general Somme area? Anyone fancy meeting for a beer at Tommy's? Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin O'Marah Posted 8 April , 2005 Share Posted 8 April , 2005 Hi all Any pics wanted from the general Somme area? Anyone fancy meeting for a beer at Tommy's? Martin <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'll see you there if you set a time and day, oh 2 pints please Martin one for me and one for Linda!. Cu soon Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Carter Posted 8 April , 2005 Share Posted 8 April , 2005 Hi martin I am part of a large group staying at Auchonvillers on the weekend of 24/25 April. We have an itinery and I know we will be popping into the Tommy Bar at some time but I do not know when. If you see a 21 seater coach over the weekend then it might be us. What type of vehicle will you be in. Or I could say to Dominic this round is on Martin and he will be in later to pay!!!! Regards terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 8 April , 2005 Author Share Posted 8 April , 2005 Terry Green Citroen Berlingo. Arriving France on Sunday 24th. Overnight somewhere and then on to Avril's on Monday evening. Will probably be around Gommecourt on the Monday. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 8 April , 2005 Author Share Posted 8 April , 2005 I'll see you there if you set a time and day, oh 2 pints please Martin one for me and one for Linda!. Cu soon Kevin <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Kevin How about Tuesday 26, pm. 4-ish? Anyone else? Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen binks Posted 9 April , 2005 Share Posted 9 April , 2005 Hi Martin, Am doing a presentation and could really improve this with shots of the Tara and usna from Lochnagar. Sausage and mash valley would be an added bonus. Thank you Stephen Binks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Carter Posted 9 April , 2005 Share Posted 9 April , 2005 Martin Sorry, we will have gone by then. Better buy some booze on the ferry. There will be none left at Avril's when the Knowle group have gone!!!! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 9 April , 2005 Author Share Posted 9 April , 2005 Martin Sorry, we will have gone by then. Better buy some booze on the ferry. There will be none left at Avril's when the Knowle group have gone!!!! Terry <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ooooh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 9 April , 2005 Author Share Posted 9 April , 2005 Hi Martin, Am doing a presentation and could really improve this with shots of the Tara and usna from Lochnagar. Sausage and mash valley would be an added bonus. Thank you Stephen Binks <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Stephen Any precise locations? Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD60 Posted 11 April , 2005 Share Posted 11 April , 2005 Hello if you are going to Caterpillar cemetery I would be interested by a photo of the following soldier's gravestone Name: GREEFF Initials: P A C Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Lance Corporal Regiment: King's Royal Rifle Corps Unit Text: 2nd Bn. (Rhodesian Platoon) Age: 33 Date of Death: 09/09/1916 Service No: R/16058 Additional information: Son of P. A. C. Greeff, of Graaff Reinet, Cape Province, South Africa. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: IX. F. 24. Cemetery: CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY, LONGUEVAL I hope it will not disturb you too much, if you can do this for me. Best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 11 April , 2005 Author Share Posted 11 April , 2005 Wilco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGWR Posted 11 April , 2005 Share Posted 11 April , 2005 Anyone around on the 27th or 28th on the Somme? Regards, AGWR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 12 April , 2005 Author Share Posted 12 April , 2005 I am!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise Ford Posted 12 April , 2005 Share Posted 12 April , 2005 As can be seen from my other post about James Woodall, I don't know his regiment: but just in case he is buried in a cemetary out there please would you all bear his name in mind and photograph any possibles in the off chance that he has been missed from the official records? Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 12 April , 2005 Author Share Posted 12 April , 2005 As can be seen from my other post about James Woodall, I don't know his regiment: but just in case he is buried in a cemetary out there please would you all bear his name in mind and photograph any possibles in the off chance that he has been missed from the official records? Many thanks <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Denise Honestly, I think that you should not raise your hopes on this one. The odds of finding one grave or memorial by chance amongst many hundreds of thousands must be very long. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise Ford Posted 12 April , 2005 Share Posted 12 April , 2005 Willing to take the risk of a very long shot!! I have nothing else to go on... can't find a single thing - and you never know someone might just be standing by a grave with that name on and it rings bells... chances are however, he's one of the many unknown soldiers. Pay my respects by one of those graves instead for James for me will you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 12 April , 2005 Author Share Posted 12 April , 2005 OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGWR Posted 12 April , 2005 Share Posted 12 April , 2005 Martin, Are you for a beer or two one evening? We will be around the Somme on Wednesday night, if that's any good? Regards, AGWR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 12 April , 2005 Author Share Posted 12 April , 2005 Martin, Are you for a beer or two one evening? We will be around the Somme on Wednesday night, if that's any good? Regards, AGWR <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh yes! When and where? Bearing in mind French drink & drive laws. Actually I tend to stay put in the evening, but forage around for the rest of the day. Where are you staying? Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen binks Posted 13 April , 2005 Share Posted 13 April , 2005 Stephen Any precise locations? Martin <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They dont need to be too presise. Thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGWR Posted 14 April , 2005 Share Posted 14 April , 2005 Martin, We tend to use Formula Ones because they're so cheap. Not luxurious, but it means more money for booze and food. We'll probably be staying near Cambrai and Assevillers. Where are you staying? Regards, AGWR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 15 April , 2005 Author Share Posted 15 April , 2005 Avril Williams', Auchonvillers Probably a bit far to meet up. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7:29am Posted 15 April , 2005 Share Posted 15 April , 2005 I would love a picture of my great uncles grave if you are going nearby. details below. Name: PLANT, ARTHUR CEDRIC Initials: A C Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Serjeant Regiment: Northamptonshire Regiment Unit Text: 5th Bn. Age: 20 Date of Death: 05/08/1916 Service No: 12589 Additional information: Son of Mrs. A. Plant, of 61, Regent St., Kettering, Northants. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: H. 23. Cemetery: AVELUY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 15 April , 2005 Author Share Posted 15 April , 2005 OK. Should be able to do. digital pic OK for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7:29am Posted 19 April , 2005 Share Posted 19 April , 2005 yep fine. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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