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Steven Broomfield

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There may be another place to post this, but anyway!

Tomorrow sees the 92nd anniversary of the first action of the 14th London (London Scottish) when they went against the might of the professional German Army and helped save the day.

Sadly, I can't be at RHQ tomorrow for the dinner, but I shall raise a glass (or two) in memory.

God bless all those who fell that night; those who survived but fell in later actions (Loos, Gommecourt.....), and all those who have worn the Hodden Grey over the years.

If you're ever in London, contact RHQ and arrange a visit to look at a fine museum to a fine regiment.

Strike Sure!

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Broomers

Thinking about them now.

Only 6 days later one of my g-uncles was in F&F, whether he knew that one of his brothers was already dead, or indeed that another brother would be in France by 13th Nov - I will never know!

A glass, I think so.

We will remember them.

Rgds

Andy

Now, Gommecourt - lets ask BMAC

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This painting - in the possession of the regiment - showing the fight around the windmill says it all, really.

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I was re-reading the Regtl history only this evening - here's to their memory

Stephen

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