The Royal Naval Division at Gavrelle

Speaker: Peter Threlfall
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Merseyside Branch Chairman Peter Threlfall look's at the Royal Naval Division's actions to take the heavily defended village of Gavrelle on 23rd April 1917, and the personal cost of the battle, to his family.

PLEASE NOTE THIS TALK IS A WEEK LATER THAN USUAL DUE TO EASTER WEEKEND

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Grave of Able Seaman Joseph Threlfall

Members and non-members of The Western Front Association are equally welcome. Any new members are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.

Event organiser: Merseyside branch
10 April 2026 19:00 to 10 April 2026 21:00
Trinity with Palm Grove United Reformed and Methodist Church, Alton Road, Prenton, CH43 1UZ
Branch contacts
Peter Threfall
(Branch Chairman)
Email Peter Threfall
Judith Beastall
(Branch Deputy Chairman)
Email Judith Beastall
Graham Read
(Branch Secretary)
Email Graham Read

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