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The mystery of an unknown Major of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment resolved

David Tattersfield solves the mystery of an unknown Major of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment buried at La Ville-aux-…
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Stand To! Online

In 1982 a survey went out with Issue. No.5 of Stand To! It asked members what they were interested in. This list of ‘req…
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NEWS: David Tattersfield BBC Graves of Unknown Soldiers

Rededication to Major Alastair Soutar MC La Ville aux Bois 30 May 2018 The usual quiet and peaceful tranquility of th…
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READ THE STORY: The 'Unknown Major' no more

Researched by David Tattersfield, the Vice Chairman of The Western Front Association, this detective story shows how a c…
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REMINDER: Up Coming WFA National and Regional Conferences

York : 7 July 2018 York Conference '1918:Towards Victory' Speakers: Peter Hodgkinson, Tim Gale, David Stevens…
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THEATRE: 'Dear Chocolate Soldier' : From 1 June

Over a hundred years ago, a soldier in the trenches, Edwin Hassall of Leek found a Nestlé chocolate packet in a tr…
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BOOK NOW: ‘1918-2018: The End of the War and the Re-Shaping of a Century’

‘1918-2018: The End of the War and the Re-Shaping of a Century’ This important and unique conference will be taking …
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INTERVIEW: Sir Hew Strachan Patron of The Western Front Association

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SPECIAL OFFER: 'Two Sides of the Same Wrong Penny: Gallipoli and the Western Front: A comparison' edited by Michael LoCicero with contributions from Gary Sheffield, Stephen Chambers and others.

Announcing the launch of the Western Front Association / Helion publication: Two Sides of the Same Wrong Penny: Galli…
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INTERVIEW: Jon Cooksey, Editor 'Stand To!' for over 10 Years

Jon Cooksey talks about his role as the editor of the journal of The Western Front Association 'Stand To!'. Archived …
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BUY the Limited Edition mug featuring Sir Douglas Haig's 'Backs to the Wall' Order of 11th April.

To commemorate the 1918 Spring Offensive, the Western Front Association has commissioned a Limited Edition mug feat…
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Commemorate the Labour Corps for The Unremembered

The Unremembered project is a national campaign to remember World War One’s army of workers – the Labour Corps. The L…
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Benefits of Membership

The Western Front Association was formed in 1980 to maintain interest in the period 1914-1918, to perpetuate the memory, courage and comradeship of those on all sides who served their countries in France and Flanders and their own countries during the Great War. It does not seek to glorify war and is non-political. For a modest annual subscription, our members receive a wide range of benefits. In particular, belonging to the WFA provides you with the opportunity of meeting like-minded people to learn, share, explore and exchange information and knowledge in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. You will also receive our regular, high-quality publications Stand To! and Bulletin in total six times a year.

Join The WFA

Our aims are 'Remembrance and Sharing the History of the Great War'. You get 6 magazines per year. Currently there is a 3 extra months Free offer - ask office for details. For more information on how to join and what membership options are available, please click here.

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The Western Front Association. Branch Events

CONFERENCE: The German Offensive and Action leading to the Armistice
24 Jun 2018 10:30 Cumbria
The day’s theme ‘The German offensive and Action leading to the Armistice’ is of direct relevance to remembering the cen…
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Branch Meeting
25 Jun 2018 19:00 Leicestershire & Rutland
Riding high on the successful publication of his recent book on the 8th Lincolns' involvement at the Battle of Loos, the…
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Mountains, Mules and Malaria (Salonika) with Alan Wakefield
25 Jun 2018 19:00 Lincoln & North Lincolnshire
This talk sheds light on the experiences of British soldiers serving in Macedonia during the First World War. Much use w…
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‘Mounted Troops in Palestine’ with Gareth Davis
25 Jun 2018 19:30 Hampshire & Isle of Wight
Gareth Davis will be giving a talk on ‘Mounted Troops in Palestine’. IMAGE: Guerrilla Operations 1918: The 'Imper…
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'Summer break - no meeting planned'
28 Jun 2018 19:30 Kent (North West)
No meeting today. The next branch event takes place on Thursday, 26th August 2018 at 19:30.
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Dale Hjort: The Battle of the Asiago - June 1918
28 Jun 2018 20:00 Thames Valley
After our Italian allies were overwhelmed at Caporetto in late 1917, an Anglo-French force was sent urgently to their ai…
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'Tales from a War Memorial' a talk on Bovey Tracey War Memorial by Mark Bailey
29 Jun 2018 19:30 Devon and Cornwall
Mark Bailey details of those who died in the First World War from Bovey Tracey who are listed on the town War Memorial.
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'Planning the Attack at Amiens' with Charles Messenger
30 Jun 2018 14:30 Scotland (Tayside)
Charles Messenger. The overwhelming attack at Amiens marked the start of the 'hundred days' and the 'advance to victory…
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'Territorial Gunners at War' by Terry Dean
02 Jul 2018 19:30 Lancashire (North)
Terry is well known to all as the editor of Despatch and an active member of the branch. This new talk is being given f…
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The AEF 1917 -1918 - By Graham Kemp
03 Jul 2018 19:30 Chesterfield
"American Expeditionary Force" – the story and experiences of the AEF, 1917-18. Graham's talk will cover the training o…
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The Western Front Association. National Events

'Towards Victory' The Western Front Association York Conference 2018 - 7 July 2018
07 Jul 2018 09:00
The Annual Western Front Association York Conference Speakers: Taff Gillingham: Tommies in 1918 Dr Peter Hodgkinso…
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‘The Winning Formula’ The Suffolk Branch Annual WWI Conference
11 Aug 2018 10:00
‘The Winning Formula’ will be held at the University of Suffolk in Ipswich Saturday 11th August, starting at 10 am. …
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CENTENARY CONFERENCE: 'The End of War and the Reshaping of a Century' : 6 September 1918
06 Sep 2018 09:30
‘The End of the War and The Reshaping of a Century’ 6th - 8th September 2018 As well as The Western Front Association,…
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‘At the Top of the Curve? - The BEF Striding Towards Victory in 1918’
08 Sep 2018 09:00
The Northumberland Regional Conference Conference Chairman - Professor John Derry PROGRAMME Colin Buxton (Branc…
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'Journey's End', Ypres 10 October to 12 November 2018
10 Oct 2018 19:00
Acclaimed theatre show Journey’s End returns to Flanders this Autumn, following its hit run last year at Het Kruitmagazi…
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Durham Western Front Association 1918 - 2018 First World War Centenary Conference
13 Oct 2018 09:30
Durham WFA 1918 - 2018 First World War Centenary Conference Saturday, 13 October 2018. Subjects and Guest Speakers …
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Forgotten Victory 1918 - 27/28 October 2018
27 Oct 2018 09:00
27/28 October 2018 Conference Forgotten Victory 1918 The British Commission for Military History (BCMH) and the Wester…
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BCMH/WFA CONFERENCE: The Final Campaigns of the First World War
27 Oct 2018 09:30
The British Commission for Military History (BCMH) and the Western Front Association (WFA) are organizing a two day conf…
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