The Mametz Wood Memorial commemorates an engagement of the 38th Division of the British Army during the First Battle of the Somme in France in 1916. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
2. Devonshire CemeteryMametz Devonshire Cemetery is a small Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial site for some of the British Empire and Commonwealth troops killed during the Battle of the Somme. It is located near to the village of Mametz. The cemetery grounds were assigned to the British Empire in perpetuity by the French state in recognition of the sacrifices made by the Allies in the defence of France during the First World War. All but two of the graves in the cemetery are of men from the 8th and 9th Battalions of the Devonshire Regiment. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
4. Mametz War MemorialMametz The Mametz Wood Memorial commemorates an engagement of the 38th Division of the British Army during the First Battle of the Somme in France in 1916. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
5. Gordon CemeteryMametz Ovillers-la-Boisselle is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
6. Chateau de PierrefondsPierrefonds The Château de Pierrefonds is a castle situated in the commune of Pierrefonds in the Oise département of France. It is on the southeast edge of the Forest of Compiègne, northeast of Paris, between Villers-Cotterêts and Compiègne. The Château de Pierrefonds includes most of the characteristics of defensive military architecture from the Middle Ages, though it underwent a major restoration in the 19th century. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
7. Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland MemorialBeaumont Hamel The Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial is a memorial site in France dedicated to the commemoration of Dominion of Newfoundland forces members who were killed during World War I. The 74-acre preserved battlefield park encompasses the grounds over which the Newfoundland Regiment made their unsuccessful attack on 1 July 1916 during the first day of the Battle of the Somme.The Battle of the Somme was the regiment's first major engagement, and during an assault that lasted approximately 30 minutes the regiment was all but wiped out. Purchased in 1921 by the people of Newfoundland, the memorial site is the largest battalion memorial on the Western Front, and the largest area of the Somme battlefield that has been preserved. Along with preserved trench lines, there are a number of memorials and... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Mametz Videos
Ghost Hunt in France
Like many people we have interests in other subjects and one of them is the paranormal and although we have collected a few items to assist us, we had never had the opportunity to try them out, so while touring Northern France we decided to give it a go and Mametz really appeared capture our attention for many reasons so we decided to return in the night. We did this objectively and in no way meant disrespect to anyone or the people who died in this woodland, and we tried to reflect what happened with out the use of effects or distracting music, I hope you enjoy our findings.
Walking Tour of The Somme, Northern France
Walking Tour of The Somme, Northern France- Find out more on our Travelblog:
The Battle of Arras
(Re) Discover the Battle of Arras before the 2017 Arras events commemorating the Centenary of the Battle.
No.fifty6 Walk With Me video.wmv
This video has been created using images we have taken around The Somme WW1 battlefields and memorial sites. Composed to foster a sense of respect, remembrance and reconciliation, we are passionate about this historic area and the stories of the lads who sacrificed so much. For our tomorrow they gave their today. Please find out more about us at number56.co.uk. Photographs: David Thomson and Ann Mckeever. Video concept and production Robert Mckeever.
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White House British Military Cemetery
White House British Cemetery, Ypres, Belgium, buried in this cemetery is Pte Robert Morrow VC.
Pte Robert Morrow VC , 7 September 1891 -- 26 April 1915) was born in Newmills, Dungannon, County Tyrone, Ireland on the 7th September 1891, he is an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Morrow was 23 years old, and a Private in the 1st Battalion, The Royal Irish Fusiliers during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
On 12 April 1915 near Messines, Belgium, Private Morrow rescued and carried to places of comparative safety several men who had been buried in the debris of trenches wrecked by shell fire. He carried out this work on his own initiative and under heavy fire from the enemy.
He was killed in action at St. Jan on the Ypres Salient, Belgium, on 26 April 1915. His Victoria Cross is displayed at The Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum in Armagh, Northern Ireland.