Volunteer fundraiser for ABF The Soldiers Charity; CWGC Volunteer; Battlefield guide. Podcast https://xitter.cf/t.co/8MkJZjEuUJ All views are my own.
Northampton, England
Joined January 2018
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I am co author of this book about ABF The Soldiers' Charity's Frontline Walk. All proceeds to the charity. The walk goes again this year, Covid permitting.
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I keep reading and hearing about people calling themselves battlefield “experts” and claiming to know “everything” about Arnhem, Normandy, #Somme…How do they know they know everything? The subject is so vast. I learn new stuff every day. I have no idea how much I don’t know.
I am delivering 11 talks between now and Remembrance Day. This is one of them. My Grandparents are buried in the churchyard.
My Grandfather, Tom Bowles, served this church and village for many decades. My Mum saw this Lancaster crash close to the village when she was 7…#ww1
Why my battlefield guiding is all about raising funds for this wonderful charity.
This October, we mark 25 years since British Armed Forces first deployed to Afghanistan. As the Army’s national charity, we recognise their service, remember the sacrifice, and reflect on the lasting legacy of a campaign that affected thousands of military personnel, and their families, in the UK and overseas.
Although military operations have ended, the impact of the Afghanistan conflict continues to be felt by veterans and families today, and the ABF is and will remain steadfast in its support for all of those who are in hardship or need.
Today we're sharing Mark's story. Mark was shot in the neck while serving in Afghanistan, leaving him with devastating injuries. Despite the predictions of his doctors, Mark was determined to overcome his injuries and learn to walk again. Today, Mark has achieved his goal of walking again, and is a passionate fundraiser for our charity.
Find out more about our Afghanistan commemoration here: bit.ly/4zsOfpP
#ForSoldiersForLife #rememberingafghanistan
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Ward Brinley Owens’ father died in 1919 presumably just before this inscription was added to his son’s grave
Amavimus, Amamus, Amabimus
The Latin means
“We loved, we love, we continue to love"
Olive, his mother lived to be 98.
Today I am delivering 2 talks for @CWGC. One for Deeping PROBUS. Robert Stanton died of wounds during the Zeebrugge raid. Frederick Mayes was mortally wounded on #Somme. tonight I go to Brixworth for another talk. Group talks can be booked on this link:
cwgc.org/our-work/outreach/s…
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Eddie Latheron photographed with his Blackburn Rovers teammates during the 1914/15 season. A prolific inside-forward capped twice by England, Latheron made more than 280 senior appearances for Rovers and scored over one hundred goals. He was killed in action on this day in 1917.
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After being recovered near St Julien in 2021, the remains of a British soldier have been identified through DNA analysis as Lance-Corporal Claude Stanley Dell of the Yorkshire Regiment.
Today he was laid to rest at Poelcapelle British Cemetery in the presence of his relatives.
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Last year I visited #EdithCavell home and grave in Norwich and recorded a podcast about her life
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Today's the 111th anniversary of the execution of #WW1 nurse #EdithCavell. Honoured to lay wreath at #Brussels memorial in the presence of her gr8-gr8-great niece Katie Cavell, the Edith Cavell Commemoration Group, Chair Andrew Brown MBE & Andy Cole w/ Alexis Garcia, UK Embassy
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November 1918.
Battle Graves - No Distinctions of Rank.
📸Hotton War Cemetery in Autumn, own photos.
The best way to visit the battlefields of #ww1 is to walk them...and raise funds for the soldiers and veterans of today. #Somme #ypres – at Great Houghton, England
Yesterday, our amazing fundraisers completed the Frontline Walk: Western Front. 👣🌺
It's been an incredible few days, with participants covering the distance, visiting significant historical sites and paying their respects to those who fought for our freedoms.
Thank you to all our brilliant supporters for making this year's walk such a success. Until next time!
If you'd like to join us next year, sign up here: events.armybenevolentfund.or…
#ForSoldiersForLife #FrontlineWalk
We have just ended the @ArmyBenFund Frontline Walk at @CWGC @lastpostieper Menin Gate. We have raised over £100,000 for soldiers, veterans and their families by walking from #Somme to #ypres over 3 long days. #ww1
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Yesterday, our walkers followed the route through Arras, visiting sites including Notre Dame de Lorette, the Ring of Remembrance and Vimy Ridge.
Today, they've crossed into Belgium and are continuing their journey through the Ypres Salient, taking in more landmarks before an epic finish at the Menin Gate.
Good luck to everyone as they tackle another memorable day on the trail!
#ForSoldiersForLife #FrontlineWalk
This episode is now available for download and is an incredible interview with @SimonVerdegem
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas… – at Givenchy-en-Gohelle, France
Next week’s episode should not be missed. Archaeologist @SimonVerdegem talks about how he discovered the remains of Captain Henry Walker on the #ypres battlefield, 101 years after his death. Now buried @CWGC New Irish Farm Cemetery. Subscribe here:
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On this day 1916 Captain George Charlton died following a night attack on an enemy sap. He was seen being carried away on a stretcher by four Germans and he died that night. His ID bracelet was handed to the Red Cross by the Germans. Buried Bedford House Cemetery.
Not forgotten.
Today we set off for France on the @ArmyBenFund Frontline Walk. We began this 100k charity trek across #ww1 battlefields of Arras, #Somme and #Ypres in 2014 and have raised over £1.5 million for soldiers, veterans and their families. No better way of seeing the battlefields.
