redescort Posted 3 June , 2007 Share Posted 3 June , 2007 MO Would really appreciate pictures of headstones of any of the Suffolk Regiment. Many thanks have a great holiday. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanh Posted 4 June , 2007 Share Posted 4 June , 2007 MO Would really appreciate picture of headstone of H. Boyles Age at death: 18 Born: Full Name: Harry Boyles Service, Regiment, Corps, etc: Royal Air Force Unit, Ship, etc: No.10 Aegean Group Enlisted: Rank: 3rd Class Air Mechanic (Boy O/No/235047) Decorations: War (and theatre): WW1 (Balkans) Date of Death: 11 June 1918 Manner of Death: KOAS Family Details: Son of Harry and Agnes Boyle, 43 Marylebone Lane, Manchester Square, London Residence: Home Department: Board of Trade - Statistical Department Civilian Rank: Cemetary or Memorial: East Mudros Military Cemetery, Greece (III.1.244) Thanks Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted 4 June , 2007 Share Posted 4 June , 2007 MO, In Plot 2 of Portianos Military cemetery (up 'Anzac Street', behind the church) is the grave of Captain Francois BALLI, Turkish Forces, who died 26 Nov 1918. If you could get a photo of his gravestone it'd be greatly appreciated. When I was there in Winter 1996, I stayed in Mirina and hired a motorbike to get around. Unfortunately it was so cold that after riding to the cemeteries my hands were frozen and could not be warmed, so some of my photos came out pretty badly. That's one of them. Also, and I suppose you'll get them anyway, the two Canadian nurses, Sister Munro and Matron Jaggard (Plot 5). Thanks very much. Portianos Cemetery is behind the church - follow 'Anzac Street'. Mudros, across the harbour. East Mudros Military cemetery marked on right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBelcher Posted 4 June , 2007 Share Posted 4 June , 2007 Hi Mo Not pictures from during war but these were taken by my Grandfather during his time on HMS Royal Oak when it was based at Malta in 1932 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montbrehain Posted 4 June , 2007 Author Share Posted 4 June , 2007 Ray/JOATMON if you supply the names of the men you want I will try to find them otherwise I may not have the time to go looking. To others ,As I may have mentioned before I intend printing this thread off before I go , so I will have a list to jog my memory. Bryn and John, thank you for the pics. Perhaps I am presuming a bit but I think the quay shown in Bryns modern pic and Johns 30s pic may just be the one shown in my pics here that is being built by Aussies and RND , what do you reckon ? "MO" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBelcher Posted 4 June , 2007 Share Posted 4 June , 2007 Must admit I hadn't made the connection between pictures and the quay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redescort Posted 4 June , 2007 Share Posted 4 June , 2007 MO I just have two that are buried on Lemnos: ALDOUS, J F Private 1st/5th Bn Suffolk Regiment Died 23/08/1915 Regt No: 1652 Grave Ref: II. H. 126. EAST MUDROS MILITARY CEMETERY PARKER, H Private 1st/5th Bn Suffolk Regiment Died 22/11/1915 Regt No: 2151 Grave Ref: III. D. 99. EAST MUDROS MILITARY CEMETERY Much appreciated Cheers Ray (joatmon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted 5 June , 2007 Share Posted 5 June , 2007 MO, Another interesting angle at Portianos Military cemetery. The first photo shows a 1915 burial. The second is the row of Anzac officers' headstones taken in 1996. Note the hill in the background of both photos. The tree and wall weren't there in 1915 of course. If you could get a shot from the same angle as the original, that would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larney Posted 19 June , 2007 Share Posted 19 June , 2007 Hi Mo, Very good of you to offer this. I would love photos of the folowing if it's ok- Private Anderson, Arthur 2251 4th Battalion, AIF Portianos Military Cemetery I.A.26 Private Cameron, Kenneth Roderick 1200 4th Battalion, AIF Portianos Military Cemetery V.A.70 L/Cpl Rice, Frank Sutherland 584 4th Battalion, AIF Portianos Military Cemetery V.A.67 Private Edgington, Albert Henry 2022 4th Battalion, AIF East Mudros Military Cemetery II.G.114 Sergeant John, John 27246 Welsh Regiment-8th Battalion East Mudros Military Cemetery I.E.73 Private O'Donoghue, James Maurice 1803 4th Battalion, AIF East Mudros Military Cemetery II.K.197 Private Price, Richard 5089 Welsh Regiment-1/4th Battalion East Mudros Military Cemetery II.H.135. Stoker Thomas, James Brown 6765/S RNR-HMS Edgar East Mudros Military Cemetery III.H.221. Many thanks, SteveJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackNZ Posted 22 August , 2007 Share Posted 22 August , 2007 Hi Mo As there are about 76 NZDF troops buried on Lemnos at the East Mudros Military Cemetery and the Portianos Military Cemetery I won’t ask you to photo all those headstones but I’d really appreciate some general photos of these cemeteries – thank you so much. Have a great holiday!! Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montbrehain Posted 22 August , 2007 Author Share Posted 22 August , 2007 no problem Zack , I do intend posting a few on the forum. we are all looking forward to it. not long now "MO" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackNZ Posted 23 August , 2007 Share Posted 23 August , 2007 Brilliant Mo! Thank you! Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelPack Posted 23 August , 2007 Share Posted 23 August , 2007 Mo In preparation for your holiday, I highly recommend that you have a look at the fascinating war diary of the 3rd Canadian Stationary Hospital that was based at Mudros here: http://data4.collectionscanada.ca/netacgi/...amp;r=3&f=G It was the place where many of those whose graves you will be taking photographs of for your entire holiday would have received their last treatment. Have a good time! Regards Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adam H Posted 1 September , 2007 Share Posted 1 September , 2007 Hello Mo, A very kind offer you've made. Lemnos is a beautiful, rugged island. I have been there several times, albeit when I was rather young. My mother's family comes from Lemnos, hence my reason for visiting. I only wish that I knew more about the island's historical significance when I was there or I would have explored somewhat more. I hope to get back someday, although we no longer have property there (would have made for a nice cheap hols!) When I visited it, it was still relatively unspoiled and not terribly "touristy" like many of the more southerly islands. Hopefully it's still quiet and you have a wonderful visit. If I am not too late, I would like to request a couple photos of headstones: 1. KW/604 Able Seaman Clare LESLIE, RNVR, East Mudros Military Cemetery, II. A. 8. 2. 1857 Lance Corporal Harry WILLIAMS, 1/6 Manchester Regiment, Portianos Military Cemetery, IV. A. 182. I look forward to hearing about your trip upon your return! Cheers, Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montbrehain Posted 1 September , 2007 Author Share Posted 1 September , 2007 Will do Adam, the fact that its not to touristy is in part what attracted us to it. I have to do a bit of a juggling act and have decided Ill probably get the Mrs to drop me off in Mudros for a while . And she with the daughters can get to the beaches . I have a few places i want to try and find ,one of them being here "MO" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt1959 Posted 11 September , 2007 Share Posted 11 September , 2007 Hi and good luck for your trip. I am very interested if there are any German war graves on Lemnos and Imbros - in particulary from the sunken warship BRESLAU / MIDILLI. As far as I know 54 dead seamen were recovered and somewhere burried on the islands. I couldn't find anything in the German records. Probably you can see or ask something Best regards Klaus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montbrehain Posted 13 September , 2007 Author Share Posted 13 September , 2007 Will keep my eye open for you Klaus , And let you know of anything I may find "MO" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJohnson Posted 25 September , 2007 Share Posted 25 September , 2007 Mo I've received the photos that you emailed me. Thanks so much for taking the trouble - I do hope your holidaying didn't get in the way of your CWGC visits! Many thanks Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemnosexplorer Posted 5 October , 2007 Share Posted 5 October , 2007 I wonder if there may be any nices badges etc in local junk shops? Find that local beach-comber! I do not think such badges exist in shops, as nonthing of generic trade has lef on the island I assume. Maybe some taverns might have kept some from excavations near their houses and exhibit them on the walls as decorative elements mainly. I have seen many rare photos in taverns as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemnosexplorer Posted 5 October , 2007 Share Posted 5 October , 2007 Hi Mo Not pictures from during war but these were taken by my Grandfather during his time on HMS Royal Oak when it was based at Malta in 1932 may I ask if the last pic shows moudros harbour please ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemnosexplorer Posted 5 October , 2007 Share Posted 5 October , 2007 MO, Another interesting angle at Portianos Military cemetery. The first photo shows a 1915 burial. The second is the row of Anzac officers' headstones taken in 1996. Note the hill in the background of both photos. The tree and wall weren't there in 1915 of course. If you could get a shot from the same angle as the original, that would be great. I send a wide angle image I took at the visit of AUS Ambassador in Greece for the anzac day. On the left (not shown) is the location of memorial. Taken in 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montbrehain Posted 5 October , 2007 Author Share Posted 5 October , 2007 welcome Vass , It was nice to meet and chat to you on Lemnos. Yes that is a picture of Mudros supplied by Member JOHNBELCHER. I am sure that members of the forum would be glad to hear from a local and any information you may be able to supply. your picture certainly looks a bit greener than when we were there "MO" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemnosexplorer Posted 5 October , 2007 Share Posted 5 October , 2007 thank you monte. Indeed the photo is a bit greenish for the islands weather data. I will be happy to reply any querries might arise on the island. Today, I have heard the russians have applied to UK for licence to move and burry ? their casualties in the moudros cemetary. Usually they were around this time as 8 OCT is Lemnos liberation day, and next the parade street (at romeikos beach/ caffe street) is one of their monuments there (non-anzac I think). Maybe if UK cannot reply to them or give them permission, I think the chance to see them around is minimal for this year. I saw all you pics and some map drawings. You did a nice job mate ! Born to be a chartographer ! I am waiting for your future texts and rest of info. Very helpful and important forum in memory of all casualties etc. during war. Well done ! by the way, if any of forum members need assistance all weather-all year please feel free to drop a line. I am trying to get used to navigation here... Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sally Pearson Posted 31 March , 2011 Share Posted 31 March , 2011 Is this post still active? My father was a pilot with 226 squadron, based in Lemnos in September and October 1918. I have an album of his photographs, including one of a coastal scene, which I think could be Moudros harbour, with the finished camp..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 31 March , 2011 Share Posted 31 March , 2011 I note that Thomas Cook and others flog package holidays here. Could be an interesting week. Can anyone who has holidayed here comment on whether the place works as a holiday destination - rather than just its obvious charms to us anoraks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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