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007: Spring 1983
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A Sergeant Major’s War. From Hill 60 to the Somme
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Ernest Shephard. Edited by Bruce Rossor Published by The Crowood Press ISBN 1 85223 200 5 PB 157 pages £10 to £20 When Ernest Shephard was killed on 11th January 1917, at the “Chalk Pit” so ended this professional soldier’s life and diary. From the moment Ernest a loyal member of the Dorsetshire Regiment entered the war, he wrote his diary. He …
18 April 1915: Pte. Edward Dimmock
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Parents Jonathan (a general labourer) and Sophie (née Mann) In 1881, Edward, the youngest of 4 children, lived in Greenwich at 8 Wood Wharf, with his parents and parental grandmother. In 1891, now age 14, Edward was working as a general labourer. Educated in Greenwich. After school he became a stevedore, unloading and loading boats at the doc…
A soldier of the Cheshire Regiment - thrice missing: Private Peter Mahon
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On the day I began writing this article, 11 November 2020, I reflected, as did we all, upon the burial of the 'Unknown Soldier' on this day a century ago at Westminster Abbey. He was, of course, one of the many 'Missing – Known unto God'. What follows is an attempt at revealing something of the story of a soldier. Again, one of the 'Missing. Kill…
‘The Casualty Evacuation Chain from Hill 60, Ypres in early 1915’ with David Blanchard
David Blanchard will discuss the story of the Field Ambulances 28th and 5th Division, a story which also features Railway Dugouts and other nearby CWGC Cemeteries. We suggest a voluntary donation of £3 per person. Come and join us – we welcome guests and first-time attendees as well as WFA Members. For further information please contact Dave B…