The Wartime Memories Project - The Great War

If you enjoy this site please consider making a donation.     Site Home     Add Your Story     Upload Your Photos  Features     Those Who Served     Allied Army     Central Powers Army     War in the Air     Prisoners of War     The Royal Navy     Central Powers' Navy     Hospitals     The Home Front     Women at War     Day by Day     Can you Answer?     World War Two  Submissions     How to add Memories     Add Your Story     Printable Memories Form  Information     Record Sources     Contact us     News     Great War Books     About Research your own Family History. Campaign to preserve the view of Hill 60 The City Council of Ieper has granted planning permission for the building of a large "family house" directly opposite the pedestrian entrance to the Hill 60 site, blocking the view of the town of Ypres and the contested land on which so many fought and died. This goes against Ieper Council's long standing policy: "...as long as these land parcels remain unbuilt they preserve the vista which the Germans had from Hill 60 and which immediately makes clear why this place was so heavily contested....." For more information on how to take action and to sign the petition please click here. World War 1 One ww1 wwII greatwar great

The Cheshire Yeomanry The Cheshire Yeomanry (Earl of Chester's)can be traced back to 1797. Battalions during the Great War. 1st Battalion 2nd Battalion 3rd Battalion Lance Cpl. Walter James Barber 2/1st Btn. Cheshire Yeomanry This gentleman was my Grandfather, the family have found an army book 129 written by my grandfather. It seems to be about his training at the Irish Command School of Instruction, Dublin which states names of staff, drill notes etc. the dates seem to start April 1918. Not knowing much about this person I am hoping for any information about him or any advice that could be given to me about this. I look forward to hearing any helpfull information. I have beeen lead to believe that he may have been stationed in Ireland to do with the black and tans but naturally I do not know if this could be correct. Private Harry Stokes 2nd Battalion My great great grandad Harry Stokes, served in the Cheshire Yoemanry, I'm still trying to trace his war details. I've been told that he does have a medal somewhere within the family, but as of yet, I can not trace it. Can you please tell me if this regiment actually went to war? Information I have recieved have been "no they didnt and he wouldnt have a medal" I know he voluntered around 1913-14, and when his wife died in the workhouse in 1917 he was still in the Regiment. Any help would be much appreciated. Note: The 2nd Sqd cheshire Yeomanry served on the home front from 1914 until 1918 when they served in Ireland. WW1 medals were only issued to those who served overseas. List of those who served with The Cheshire Yeomanry during The Great War Lance Cpl. Walter James Barber 2/1st Btn. Read his Story. Private Harry Stokes Read his Story.

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