The Berkshire Biscuit Boys. Research into the History of the 2/4th #RoyalBerkshireRegiment #2/4RBR Stories, photos & Bill Hobbs Soldier 1914-20 & wider family
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Bit of an ask but! Is there anyone who lives or visits #Salonika #Thessaloniki in Greece that could help a friend? We are trying to confirm a relative of his is buried at the French section of #Zeitenlik Allied Military Cemetery.
Or does any one have any information where we can find a list of names of French Soldiers buried at this site? We have tried French, UK and Greek websites and search engines but can not find a list anywhere. The person we are looking for was killed in WW1 in 1916. #WW1 #Macedonia
We will remember them all.
Special thoughts for the family members who fought in the wars. #WeWillRememberThem
Mavic Air. This thing is so easy to fly and get amazing footage. Last weekend I flew in the Brecon Beacons region in high winds but it was so steady. See linked Tweet #DJI
Shot with my @DJIGlobal Mavic Air, edited on the DJI app with music composed on @Filmstro using just my iPhone to produce it. Getting some practice in for my next cycle trip #BreconBeacons #DJI #Filmstro #Apple
Fantastic to see the #Gurkhas on guard at the @TowerOfLondon today. The Crown Jewels are in very safe hands. #TowerofLondon
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January 1919 Somewhere in #France before being deployed in Egypt. No 4 platoon (left) and No1 Platoon (right) A Company 2/4th Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment. My great Grandfather is back row 2nd from left in 4 Platoons picture. #100yearsago #RoyalBerkshireRegiment #football
I had forgotten about this picture. My Great Grandfather 11th November 1918. On his NCO’s course in France. They look happy I can’t think why? #WW1 #ArmisticeDay100 #France #war #Peace
6 Family members including, who served in #WW1
My 4 G.Grandfathers and two G.G.Uncles. 1 served in the Boar War & WW1, was awarded the MM & mentioned in dispatches, 1 survived WW1 but KIA in WW2. Another also awarded a MM. All injured in action. A Pte, Cpl, Sgt, WO1, Lt & Maj
After several years of searching I discovered a picture of my great grandfathers medal set. I found they had been sold on e-bay a year before. I was able to make contact with the new owner who was really understanding & has framed them & I now have possession of them #homeagain
Completely unplanned but I’ve just checked to see where Bill would have been 100years ago during the week of 14th-21st July 1918 & found I will be in the same place exactly 100 years on 19th July 2018 #Bourecq #France #cycletour we will also camp in the same area as he will have
Sad to have lost both my Grandparents in the space of 2 weeks. So thankful to have known them and that they shared so much family history with me. Both children to Soldiers of WW1 who both served in WW2. They lived on to 94&95.
Sad to say that in the space of 2 weeks we have lost two amazing people who were very special to all that knew them. Bill’s Daughter Betty sadly passed away today 25/12/17 with Jim only passing on the 12/12/17. Married in 1944 73 years together. #RIP
We will miss him greatly. His wife of 74 years, my Nan lives in the same home and our thoughts are with her and the rest of our family.
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Today is #NameYourCar day - did you know that in #WW1 soldiers named their tanks? sites.google.com/site/landsh… (picture from @PictureNorfolk)
6/10/1917 Gavrelle Switch France 2/4RBR. Capt JFimmer VC, MC Kings Royal Rifle Corps Having joined the battalion.assumed command #WW1 #100