Rifle Brigade in 1916

[harribobs]

it's superb building and a fitting monument to the men who died in the salient

the last post ceremony is very very moving

[Blunny]

Just to say thank very much for the info and the photos. as an ex serviceman I can look at the last photo and hear the last post. very moving.
Many thanks
Peter

[Wendi]

the last post ceremony is very very moving

As it should be.

Peter, you asked about his military record.  Can we presume you have him on the 1901 Census etc ?

Wendi

[Blunny]

Hello Wendi,
No I have just checked and he must have slipped thro the net. This branch is only just started to research, trying to find the link. Details of the early "Battles" is nearly inpossible to get. It would be appreciated if you heve them there.
Many thanks
Peter

[harribobs]

Just to say thank very much for the info and the photos. as an ex serviceman I can look at the last photo and hear the last post. very moving.
Many thanks
Peter

no problem mate

we remember 

btw...somebody pointed out to me a while ago...the guy in the middle has what looks like a MBE on his jacket.i hope it is

[Andy Pay]

Chris,
Certainly looks like an M.B.E. very apt in the circumstances.

Andy

[Blunny]

If he plays on a regular basis, over a number of years he would deserve more than the medal. But it is recognition of a duty appreciated by many other people from around Europe, nay around the world. Most likely he is in a lot of peoples photo albums.

Peter

[Wendi]

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