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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 Devonshire Regiment The Devonshire Regiment (The Bloody 11th) can be traced back to 1685. Battalions during the Great War. 1st Battalion 2nd Battalion 3rd (Reserve) Battalion 4th Battalion 2/4th Battalion 3/4th Battalion 5th (Prince of Wales's) Battalion 2/5th (Prince of Wales's) Battalion 3/5th Battalion 6th Battalion 3/6th Battalion 2/6th Battalion 7th (Cyclist) Battalion 2/7th (Cyclist) Battalion 3/7th (Cyclist) Battalion 8th (Service) Battalion 9th (Service) Battalion 10th (Service) Battalion 11th (Reserve) Battalion 12th (Labour) Battalion 13th (Works) Battalion 14th (Labour) Battalion 16th (Royal 1st Devon & Royal North Devon Yeomanry) Battalion 18th Battalion 1st (Garrison) Battalion 2nd (Home Service) Garrison Battalion 51st (Graduated) Battalion 52nd (Graduated) Battalion 53rd (Young Soldier) Battalion Pte. William Norrish Warren 9th Btn. (d.1st Apr 1916) I am trying to find the resting place of William Norrish Warren, who died from wounds, received in this Country. There is a memorial stone in the Ashburton Churchyard, but not an actual grave. Would there be any more detail in the Royal Victoria Hospital records? Any information anyone can offer would be much appreciated. List of those who served with The Devonshire Regiment during The Great War Pte. William Norrish Warren 9th Btn. (d.1st Apr 1916) Read his Story. Devonshire Regiment 1914-1918 C.T. Atkinson The author is among the foremost of the Great War divisional and regimental historians and this book is typical of his standard of writing and composition. He has provided a continuous narrative in a chronological order, bringing in the various battalions as they came onto the stage in the relevant theatre of war. He has made use of war diaries, not only of the battalions but also, where appropriate of brigades and divisions. He was also able to make use of collected accounts of various actions and experiences of those who took part in them, giving the point of view of the man in the trenches. One third of the book, some 250 pages, contains the complete list of honours and awards, including Mention in Despatches, and the Roll of Honour, listed alphabetically by battalions. More information on:Devonshire Regiment 1914-1918

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