Marco Posted 16 August , 2003 Share Posted 16 August , 2003 The introduction to a poem called ‘His two horses’ states: “The author of this poem, while serving in the Field Artillery with the 1st Canadian Division, heard one of the drivers say that should he ‘go west’ he would like to take his horses with him. A few days later an exploding shell killed the soldier and both his horses. In deference to his wish, Mr. Parr buried the driver with a horse upon each side of him, and they now lie sleeping in the Ypres salient.” Has anyone heard this from other sources? TIA! Regards, Marco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andigger Posted 24 February , 2005 Share Posted 24 February , 2005 OK.. I have to admit I am trapped inside today due to snow and I am looking through old threads. This one sounds very odd to me, and so I thought I'd bring it up to see if anyone knew any more. Arm.... if you are reading this, no I'm not just posting to increase my count! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted 24 February , 2005 Author Share Posted 24 February , 2005 ahhh, one from when I was young... Regards, Marco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hartley Posted 24 February , 2005 Share Posted 24 February , 2005 ahhh, one from when I was young... Regards, Marco And doesn't it seem such a long time ago, Marco. When we were young and there was only a few hundred of us. Those were the days, eh? Or not? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Maier Posted 24 February , 2005 Share Posted 24 February , 2005 The labour involved in burying two horses is enormous. I doubt whether this could ever have been a practical proposition in a war situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Dave Posted 25 February , 2005 Share Posted 25 February , 2005 Perhaps he was buried 'Godfather' style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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