An Uncle lost on the Somme

Discussion in 'Prewar' started by Clint_NZ, Oct 10, 2016.

  1. Clint_NZ

    Clint_NZ Member

    A New Zealander makes a visit to the Somme to pay tribute to his Great Uncle. Link to the article below;

    An uncle lost at Somme
     
    Clint_NZ, Oct 10, 2016
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  2. ritsonvaljos

    ritsonvaljos Senior Member

    It might be a long way to Tipperary but it's much longer from New Zealand to northern France. One of the 'tankies' supporting the 2nd New Zelander Brigade in the battle for Eaucourt L’Abbaye on 1 October 1916 was a fellow from my home area in N.W. England (Jacob Glaister DCM MM).
     
    ritsonvaljos, Oct 10, 2016
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