kingsman64 Posted 20 August , 2012 Share Posted 20 August , 2012 Having a coffee break and have stubled across this thread after logging on to the GWF for the first time in a long time. I was drawn to the classic threads today and couldnt believe what I was reading on the 20/08/12 Very emotional sitting here behind my desk a number of my team have asked "are you okay boss"? I am fine, emotional but enriched and I have my faith restored in a group of complete strangers who united to make this possible, god bless you all, and of course remembering a young 2nd Lieutenant aged just 23 who looked into the eyes of an even younger comrade on that fateful day and "took his place". Rest in peace Eric William Bristowe Maggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Mackenzie Posted 20 August , 2012 Share Posted 20 August , 2012 Remembring Eric Maggs. Also well done to Anne - the notice in the Times is a lovely touch. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 7 July , 2013 Admin Share Posted 7 July , 2013 Paid my respects to Eric on Friday/ Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eairicbloodaxe Posted 7 July , 2013 Share Posted 7 July , 2013 Stumbled across this... a wonderful example of how their memories can never die as long as just a few of us care enough. Makes me feel honoured to be allowed to be a member of this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghazala Posted 5 August , 2013 Share Posted 5 August , 2013 Wow.. This was all mind blowing and very emotional. Will call in and pay my respects to 2Lt Maggs in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 20 August , 2013 Admin Share Posted 20 August , 2013 Remembering Eric today RIP Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghazala Posted 20 August , 2013 Share Posted 20 August , 2013 I looked for a memorium notice in The Times today Anne. Good that this brave man is remembered here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBrockway Posted 20 August , 2013 Share Posted 20 August , 2013 This has been a long-running post, with a remarkable outcome - but I am not sure if anyone posted the 11/KRRC account, once he was identified - apologies if I have missed it and I am repeating an old post... Simply:- "On the 21st unfortunately one of our patrols was cut off by a strong party of the enemy, and the officer in command, 2nd Lieut. E. W. B. Maggs, was killed; his body was brought in and buried at Souchez" KRRC Chronicle 1918. as noted previously, University College Oxford 1913 to study medicine - then :- Jan 1915 gained temporary commission in KRRC and served with 13th Bn. Resigned his commission in October 1915 and served for 2 years in the H.A.C. - being wounded twice. After passing through a Cadet School in 1917 he again obtained a temporary commission in the regiment and served with the 8th Bn, being also attached to the 11th Bn. His obituary goes on:.. "Maggs possessed one of the gods' best gifts in that nothing seemed to upset his cheerful nature; in the front line amidst the worst surroundings he was cheerier than ever, and he imparted his spirit to the men of his platoon, one of whom writes: 'He was to us an officer and a friend indeed .. and we miss him sorely. His life and character was an inspiration to us all in the daily call of duty out here'. Maggs in mentioned in leading a raid 22/23rd July with Lt Arnold... around Salary Trench, Avion Sector, where the 11/KRRC also made raids the week after his death - so that may well have been the same area where his patrol was cut off... Just to clarify ... battiscombe is quoting various sections of the 1918 KRRC Chronicle here. I can confirm there's nothing else there of significance, nor, unfortunately, a photograph. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandy hall Posted 20 August , 2013 Share Posted 20 August , 2013 This is one of my all time favourite threads on GWF. Mandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ridgus Posted 20 August , 2013 Share Posted 20 August , 2013 I know I'm not the first to stumble on this thread on the day itself, but I was still taken aback when I realised the date. What an incredible an inspirational story. As always I'm in awe of the knowledge and tenacity of GWF members - finding needles in haystacks really is a specialty! However I could not find an announcement in the Times today. Am I looking in the wrong place? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghazala Posted 21 August , 2013 Share Posted 21 August , 2013 However I could not find an announcement in the Times today. Am I looking in the wrong place? David Anne put a memorium in a few years ago David, but not this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted 21 August , 2013 Share Posted 21 August , 2013 If Anne is still with us, I am sure she will be remembering today. All those of us privileged to be able to read this inspiring thread must surely also be thinking of a brave officer who made the supreme sacrifice. R I P 2nd Lt Maggs Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H Posted 21 August , 2013 Share Posted 21 August , 2013 Crikey, I have only just seen this thread for the first time. Thanks Paul Read for posting a link on Twitter. What an amazing tale. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annestormont Posted 25 November , 2013 Author Share Posted 25 November , 2013 I am so thrilled and moved at how many of you remembered Eric on his special day in August. Sadly I wasn't able to put it in The Times as it coincided with being in hospital and being diagnosed with a terminal illness. However, I'm still here - a bit old and wobbly but still remembering and still so grateful to you all for your contributions to Eric's story. Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ridgus Posted 25 November , 2013 Share Posted 25 November , 2013 Dear Anne You said on one of your posts some years ago, "Thanks to all who share in his story and mine". It is we who should be grateful to you for letting us share your story. The idea of a personal 'journey' has been somewhat devalued of late by reality television and dubious self help books, but it has been so inspiring to read the thread from the beginning and to see the story develop in such an extraordinary fashion and to realise the impact it was having on you. Thank you again: it has been a privilege David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Bell Posted 22 February , 2015 Share Posted 22 February , 2015 Anne I have only just came across this story a tribute to all those on the forum who helped you in your search - The members have helped me on many occasions such amazing people As you said all from an old photograph I hope you are well Raymond Bell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon92 Posted 23 February , 2015 Share Posted 23 February , 2015 It appears likely that Anne Stormont is no longer with us since she indicated in 2013 thatshe was diagnosed with a terminal illness. I have done a Google search for an obituary with no returns. Could someone with better sources in the UK try to do an obituary search? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxman5 Posted 12 August , 2015 Share Posted 12 August , 2015 I feel that as we are coming up to the anniversary of the date and if Anne has unfortunately passed away we should put the memorial in the Times for her! A tribute to two wonderful people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 12 August , 2015 Share Posted 12 August , 2015 Way back in post #179 Anne said that she would ask her son to put the In Memoriam in should she be unable to; perhaps the Times would be able to say whether it appeared last year? Like many others I have just re-read this thread and am feeling sobered and uplifted together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helpjpl Posted 20 August , 2015 Share Posted 20 August , 2015 RIP Eric William Bristowe Maggs. 2nd Lieutenant King's Royal Rifle Corps, killed in action, near Lens, on August 20, 1918, aged 23. JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 20 August , 2015 Share Posted 20 August , 2015 We will remember them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 20 August , 2015 Share Posted 20 August , 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Feledziak Posted 7 August , 2019 Share Posted 7 August , 2019 This was one of the first threads I read when I arrived here on the forum back in 2013. Since it is coming up to the 20th August It will provide an opportunity to give others, who have not already, a chance to read this most fascinating set of circumstances. I wonder if there will be an announcement in the Times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 7 August , 2019 Share Posted 7 August , 2019 Perhaps @domwalsh can tell us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helpjpl Posted 7 August , 2019 Share Posted 7 August , 2019 Charterhouse Roll of Honour: http://charterhousewarmemorial.org.uk/RollofHonour.aspx?RecID=411&TableName=ta_factfile BMJ - Vol. 2, No. 3012 (Sep. 21, 1918), p. 328 (see Preview): https://www.jstor.org/stable/20335833?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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