http://www.awm.gov.au/blog/2008/05/08/touring-the-somme-1916/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:16:42 +1100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.awm.gov.au/blog/2008/05/08/touring-the-somme-1916/comment-page-1/#comment-2520 June Fisher Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:18:47 +0000 http://blog.awm.gov.au/awm/2008/05/08/touring-the-somme-1916/#comment-2520 My uncle David Benjamin Roberts was killed on 29th July 1916, Red Cross searches show I Robinson 4208 C\B. Coy 25th Battn Farham Downs Camp Pte Robinson said that he was near David in the attack, said he was hit be a shell in No Man's Land and was kelled instantly. He saw David lying dead and fully recognised him It was not possible at that thime to bury him, enemy fire was too strong. We would like to know if he was buried or if any of Pte Robinson could contact us. It's good to know there are other people out there searching. Thanks for your pictures June My uncle David Benjamin Roberts was killed on 29th July 1916, Red Cross searches show I Robinson 4208 C\B. Coy 25th Battn Farham Downs Camp Pte Robinson said that he was near David in the attack, said he was hit be a shell in No Man’s Land and was kelled instantly. He saw David lying dead and fully recognised him It was not possible at that thime to bury him, enemy fire was too strong. We would like to know if he was buried or if any of Pte Robinson could contact us. It’s good to know there are other people out there searching. Thanks for your pictures June

]]> http://www.awm.gov.au/blog/2008/05/08/touring-the-somme-1916/comment-page-1/#comment-2182 Chris Collins Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:01:54 +0000 http://blog.awm.gov.au/awm/2008/05/08/touring-the-somme-1916/#comment-2182 Hello, I too am researching my Uncle Pte.W H Butland of the 1/6th Batt Gloucester Regiment, KIA 23/7/16 at Pozieres ,I am still trying to find out where abouts his Battalion were engaged with the enemy at Pozieres, do you have any more info on the Glos Reg ??, Many thanks Chris Hello, I too am researching my Uncle Pte.W H Butland of the 1/6th Batt Gloucester Regiment, KIA 23/7/16 at Pozieres ,I am still trying to find out where abouts his Battalion were engaged with the enemy at Pozieres, do you have any more info on the Glos Reg ??,
Many thanks
Chris

]]> http://www.awm.gov.au/blog/2008/05/08/touring-the-somme-1916/comment-page-1/#comment-750 Glynis Phillips Thu, 29 May 2008 11:15:18 +0000 http://blog.awm.gov.au/awm/2008/05/08/touring-the-somme-1916/#comment-750 Hello! I have just been researching the battle for Pozieres for my Mother who lost her Uncle 23 or 24 July 1916. She was wondering if the current activity at Fromelles may turn out to be the resting place of her Mother's Brother. So after a few hours I discovered, through Red Cross records, that he was missing in action and later presummed dead at Pozieres.... now, in addition to the information, I can show my Mum photos, many thanks Robyn, Regards Glynis Hello! I have just been researching the battle for Pozieres for my Mother who lost her Uncle 23 or 24 July 1916. She was wondering if the current activity at Fromelles may turn out to be the resting place of her Mother’s Brother. So after a few hours I discovered, through Red Cross records, that he was missing in action and later presummed dead at Pozieres…. now, in addition to the information, I can show my Mum photos, many thanks Robyn,
Regards Glynis

]]> http://www.awm.gov.au/blog/2008/05/08/touring-the-somme-1916/comment-page-1/#comment-730 Peter Kelly Sun, 25 May 2008 12:31:40 +0000 http://blog.awm.gov.au/awm/2008/05/08/touring-the-somme-1916/#comment-730 God bless you Robyn, for these immages. We lost one on 24th July 1916 in the battle for POZIERES. He has no known grave, and we have no way of ever being there to see the country for ourselves. Mnay thanks for such kindness. God bless you Robyn, for these immages. We lost one on 24th July 1916 in the battle for POZIERES. He has no known grave, and we have no way of ever being there to see the country for ourselves. Mnay thanks for such kindness.

]]> http://www.awm.gov.au/blog/2008/05/08/touring-the-somme-1916/comment-page-1/#comment-515 Neale Wellman Sat, 10 May 2008 09:27:06 +0000 http://blog.awm.gov.au/awm/2008/05/08/touring-the-somme-1916/#comment-515 great post. I visited the area late 2007 and was surprised and shocked at the numbers of smaller cemeteries that literally dot the country side in this whole region. great post. I visited the area late 2007 and was surprised and shocked at the numbers of smaller cemeteries that literally dot the country side in this whole region.

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