ianw Posted 7 October , 2008 Share Posted 7 October , 2008 Of course everyone is entitled to their opinions but Tim isn't stating an opinion , he is stating a fact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelS Posted 20 October , 2008 Share Posted 20 October , 2008 Just discovered this announcement on the CWGC site; Don't think it's been mentioned before and I'm not sure how long its been up. http://www.cwgc.org/news.asp?newsid=98&view=yes NigelS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedelmar Posted 20 October , 2008 Share Posted 20 October , 2008 I think it was discussed in 731 and 737 Nigel. Bright Blessings Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelS Posted 21 October , 2008 Share Posted 21 October , 2008 Hi Sandra Wasn't the details of the new cemetery but the fact that there was an announcement about it on the CWGC website - which I don't think has been mentioned before - that I was drawing attention to. But lets not fall out over it ! Nothing at all about in the UK press recently - at least not that I've seen - rather dissapointing. Best Regards NigelS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedelmar Posted 21 October , 2008 Share Posted 21 October , 2008 Crikey ... I am showing my blonde hair again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedelmar Posted 23 October , 2008 Share Posted 23 October , 2008 I thought perhaps people might be interested to know that on Tuesday 21st October Lambis was granted the Mateship Award as part of the Pride of Australia Medal. You can read the newspaper article below and about the award itself. http://www.prideofaustralia.com.au/index.html http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,2...099-661,00.html WELL DONE Lambis ... and Congratualtions Bright Blessings Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 23 October , 2008 Share Posted 23 October , 2008 Well deserved recognition for Lambis - who deserves a slap on the back from us Brits too, as our fellers will get a decent burial and remembrance , as well. Thanks, Mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green_acorn Posted 2 November , 2008 Share Posted 2 November , 2008 I highly commend issue 44 of the AWM magazine "Wartime" to everyone interested in this thread. To Lambis and the Friends of the 15th Brigade group and all of the professionals involved, well done to each and everyone of you and thank you for your committment in locating the 400 hundred "lost" British and Australian souls at Fromelles/Fleurbaix. Cheers, Hendo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel knockaert Posted 3 November , 2008 Share Posted 3 November , 2008 Hello Hendo, thank you very much for talking in your message of "Fleurbaix / Fromelles", indeed we must not forget that until 1921 the battle was named Battle of Fleurbaix. Very friendly Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel knockaert Posted 8 November , 2008 Share Posted 8 November , 2008 Superb reporting this afternoon at the French regional television Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie FR3, entitled "la guerre de Bill". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auimfo Posted 11 November , 2008 Share Posted 11 November , 2008 News just announced from the Australian Department of Defence FROMELLES SOLDIERS IDENTIFICATION: SCIENTIFIC MATCHING TO BE ATTEMPTED Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon MP, today announced that Britain and Australia had jointly agreed to attempt DNA extraction from the remains of those First World War soldiers buried at Pheasant Wood, Fromelles. It is estimated the remains of up to 400 Australian and British soldiers are interred in a group burial site at Fromelles, where they were originally laid to rest by German Forces in 1916. The decision to exhume and individually re-inter each soldier was made following a limited excavation at the site earlier this year which proved the remains were still in situ. “We have agreed to DNA test an initial cross-section of our soldiers’ remains when they are carefully exhumed from the group burial site at Fromelles next year,” Minister Snowdon said. “If this process returns positive results, we may then consider testing the balance of remains in order to attempt matching with current living relatives." “It is the desire of the Australian Government to use every reasonable method to identify each individual soldier.” Minister Snowdon’s British counterpart, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence and Minister for Veterans, Kevan Jones MP, echoed these sentiments. “Although we have to acknowledge that identification of those found at Fromelles will be unlikely in a lot of cases, we owe it to them all to ensure that every reasonable effort is made to provide a named grave to as many of them as possible,” Minister Jones said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Warnes Posted 16 November , 2008 Share Posted 16 November , 2008 Just finished my time in the Somme and Flanders and visiting the site of the unknown diggers in Fromelles was a fitting way to end my tour and to reflect on the experience. Spider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 16 November , 2008 Share Posted 16 November , 2008 ... we owe it to them all to ensure that every reasonable effort is made to provide a named grave to as many of them as possible,” I actually agree with a Government minister for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedelmar Posted 16 November , 2008 Share Posted 16 November , 2008 I would like to commend the Govts and other officials for the way they have handled this matter. Their decisions have been fitting and honourable to date. Bright Blessings Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 16 November , 2008 Share Posted 16 November , 2008 Yes, Sandra, I wish them every success with this noble endeavour. As a Brit, I am a little bit concerned that we may be behind the curve in respect of the amount of modern day DNA samples that we may be able to pull together - due to the nature of the investigation, we may be permanently playing catch up with our Australian friends but I hope we put in the necessary effort. The creation of this new cemetery is such an important task for our generation - if our science can in addition deliver known graves, it will be a great achievement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedelmar Posted 16 November , 2008 Share Posted 16 November , 2008 Ian, I am sure at the end of the day it will work our well for the boys no matter what. That is the most important thing. Personally, I would like to see some more people jumping on board to help Victoria. I don't envy her the ammount of work she is putting in as I know how much Tim and I have done and we have less than half the amount of lads to research. Tim is 'divorced' from his PC at present but I am sure he will be back with some interesting news late next week. Bright Blessings Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auimfo Posted 16 November , 2008 Share Posted 16 November , 2008 Yes, unfortunately my computer is currently in transit and I'm having to operate from an iPhone. Although great as a backstop, using one for an extended period becomes rather painful. Nevertheless, it appears there are some fascinating and exciting things happening. Cheers Tim L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedelmar Posted 16 November , 2008 Share Posted 16 November , 2008 Well that is what happens when you blokes get hooked on technology! A lap top would have been much more sensible!!! I do hope you are drafting the Fromelles paper (and Mellor too) Sherlock and not playing with your 'techno toys' Bright Blessings Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 17 November , 2008 Share Posted 17 November , 2008 Personally, I would like to see some more people jumping on board to help Victoria. Has Victoria asked for any assistance? I am sure the Forum could be a source of some help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedelmar Posted 17 November , 2008 Share Posted 17 November , 2008 Some members have given her diaries etc ... but no offers to work through them as I understand it. Have you seen the GUARD report Ian? Bright Blessings Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 18 November , 2008 Share Posted 18 November , 2008 Have you seen the GUARD report Ian? No Sandra, can you give me some details? Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedelmar Posted 18 November , 2008 Share Posted 18 November , 2008 http://www.defence.gov.au/fromelles/files/...ellesReport.pdf Makes interesting reading Ian. Bright Blessings Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted 19 November , 2008 Share Posted 19 November , 2008 Sandra, many thanks for posting the link to the report. I found it a very informative, interesting and finally a very sobering document. It sounds like a fine piece of archaeology has been undertaken at Pheasant Wood. From the descriptions of the mortal remains of the soldiers discovered the suffering they endured beggars belief Best Wishes Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towisuk Posted 19 November , 2008 Share Posted 19 November , 2008 http://www.defence.gov.au/fromelles/files/...ellesReport.pdf Makes interesting reading Ian. Bright Blessings Sandra Many thanks for the link Sandra, I took photographs of the field at Pheasant Wood two years ago, today the rumours of mass burials are grim reality. One thing though......its nice to see we have the report of the preliminary excavations available for us to view, even though some of it is quite harrowing regards Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedelmar Posted 19 November , 2008 Share Posted 19 November , 2008 Yes.. the report is quite sobering. From my point of view, given they suffered so badly prior to death, and the condition of their burial, they surely deserve better. Lest We Forget! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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