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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 14h

#OTD in 1917, Pte Captain Law of Blackheath, Staffs was killed serving with 1st Bn Royal Warks Regt near JOLIE FARM during the First Battle of Passchendaele. Aged 22, Captain's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial.

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 15h

#OTD in 1916, Pte Ernest Smith of Old Hill, Staffs was killed serving with 1st Bn Warks Regt in trenches east of Les Boeufs. Aged 21, Ernest's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 1d

Bits and pieces seen left on the wall at Ulster Tower yesterday afternoon, which the group were fascinated with. Including a driving band, a round still with cordite in and the remains of a boot. I wonder who it belonged to...

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 1d

Somme poppies, taken yesterday on the path to @hawthornridgeca.bsky.social

A lovely day with another great group. Back in the UK for a week, before a tour a week for the next three weeks 👍

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 3d

The first day of the first tour in October. Gorgeous weather to accompany us today, before we head down to the Somme tomorrow.

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 3d

Pte Isaac Henry Slade, 28 - 1st Bn Coldstream Guards - Tyne Cot Memorial
Pte Ernest Tildesley, 34 - 2nd Bn Grenadier Guards - Tyne Cot Memorial
Pte Edward Tomkins, 28 - 4th Bn Worcs Regt - Tyne Cot Memorial (3/3)

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 3d

Pte Percy Bennion, 26 - 16th Bn Royal Warks Regt - Tyne Cot Memorial
L/Cpl Albert Crumpton, 24 - 4th Bn Worcs Regt - Tyne Cot Memorial
Pte Joseph William Neale, 18 - 1st/5th Bn KOYLI - Tyne Cot Memorial
Pte John Roach, 29 - 4th Bn Worcs Regt, Tyne Cot Memorial (2/3)

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 3d

THREAD: #OTD in 1917, 8 men from Blackheath/Old Hill/Rowley Regis were killed during the Battle of Poelcapelle - the joint worse day for casualties for the area - only 1 has an identified grave.

Pte Edmund Barnsley, 22 - 1st/5th Bn York and Lancaster Regt - Tyne Cot Cemetery (1/3)

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 3d

#OTD in 1916, Pte William Edwards of Blackheath, Staffs was killed serving with 3rd Bn Worcs Regt in support trenches near STUFF REDOUBT. A prewar bricklayer, William left behind widow Rose and children Lily, Arthur, Rose, William and Caroline. He is buried in Pozieres British Cemetery.

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 5d

#OTD in 1918, Pte John Percival Gaden of Blackheath, Staffs was killed on an attack on HOLLOW COPSE - near Oppy - whilst serving with 2nd Bn Royal Berks Regt. Aged just 19, John's body was never identified and he is commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial.

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 7d

#OTD in 1916, Driver Thomas Robinson of Blackheath, Staffs was killed in action whilst serving with 94th Bde RFA. His body was not identified post war and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. Thomas was 38 and left behind widow Eliza and 5 daughters - Sarah, Beatrice, Ada, Nellie & Rose

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 9d

#OTD in 1918, Pte Charles Jones of Old Hill, Staffs was killed in action serving with 1st/6th Bn South Staffs Regt in positions south of Montbrehain. His body was never found and Bert is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial.

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 9d

#OTD in 1918, Pte Bert Adams of Blackheath, Staffs was killed in action serving with 1st/5th Bn South Staffs Regt in positions south of Montbrehain. His body was never found and Bert is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial.

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 9d

#OTD in 1918, 23 year old Pte Walter Ewart Woodhouse was killed in action serving with 1st/5th Bn South Staffs Regt in positions south of Montbrehain. After the war, Walter's original grave in Pontruet was concentrated into Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery.

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Nigel Atter MSc @nigatt59.bsky.social · 12d

… Pte. Brown had his arm shattered, but continued on through an intense barrage until he arrived at the close support lines and found an officer.
He was so spent that he fell down the dugout steps, but retained consciousness long enough to hand over his message…. He was 19 yrs old!

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 15d

Fully embracing my new stage of life. Living in a small countryside town, becoming part of the local history society, becoming part of the community....

Oh, and winning Best Homemade Jam at the inaugural Shifnal Festival of Creativity! Very pleased with my win, can't wait to do it again next year!

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 17d

#OTD in 1918, Gunner William Yardley of Old Hill, Staffs was killed whilst serving with 21st Heavy Bty, Royal Garrison Artillery. A fruiterer prewar, William was 35 at the time of his death. He is buried in Duisans Military Cemetery, Etrun.

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 17d

#OTD in 1915, four men from Blackheath/Rowley Regis/Old Hill were killed - 3 at Loos, one in Ypres. The fourth, Cpl Albert Harrold was killed serving with 5th Bn Oxs and Bucks and is commemorated on the Menin Gate. For more info, follow this link: buff.ly/3ZewjAK%E2%8...

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 17d

#OTD in 1915, four men from Blackheath/Rowley Regis/Old Hill were killed - 3 at Loos, one in Ypres. The fourth, Cpl Albert Harrold was killed serving with 5th Bn Oxs and Bucks and is commemorated on the Menin Gate. For more info, follow this link: buff.ly/3ZewjAK%E2%8...

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 17d

#OTD in 1915, four men from Blackheath/Rowley Regis/Old Hill were killed - 3 at Loos, one in Ypres. The third of these, Cpl William Faulkner was serving with 187th Special Coy, RE - men who had specialist knowledge of chemistry. William is commemorated on the Loos Memorial.

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 17d

#OTD in 1915, 4 men from Blackheath/Rowley Regis/Old Hill were killed - 3 at Loos, 1 in Ypres. The second of these, Private Joseph Rollason - aged 23 - was serving with 8th Bn Royal Berkshire Regt, attacking south of the Hulluch Road. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial.

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 17d

#OTD in 1915, four men from Blackheath/Rowley Regis/Old Hill were killed - 3 at Loos, one in Ypres. The first of these, Private Harry Hill - aged 17 - was serving with 10th Bn Gloucestershire Regiment, whose objectives were around Hulluch & Puits no 14. Harry is commemorated on the Loos Memorial.

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 18d

The reminders of First World War are still very much present. In Auchonvillers, a discovery yesterday of a German HE shell (as our group was told), found during some minor construction. Just awaiting pick up now!

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 19d

It's good to be back, even if only for a day ❤️ heading off to the accommodation in France now, ready to continue the rest of the tour.

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Bethany Moore @historyandmoore.bsky.social · 19d

#OTD in 1918, Pte George Jackson of Blackheath, Staffs was killed whilst serving with 8th Bn Royal Berks Regt in positions north of Ronssoy and Lempire. Aged just 18 years old, George's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial.

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