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Tag Archives: Delville Wood
Remember the Somme
The Battle of the Somme; a name to remember with sorrow because of the huge cost in human life. The campaign has long been picked part by historians and soldiers, and as always there are those who criticise the plan, … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, Hobbies and Interests, Memorials and Monuments, Military, Personal, Retrospective, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross, War, War Memorial, World War 1
Tagged battle, carnage, Casualty, Delville Wood, Kitchener’s Volunteer Army, Pal's Battalion, Somme, tank, World War 1
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Roll of Honour. St John’s College, Houghton
St John’s College in Houghton has a very strong connection to the military, and there are two chapels on the premises. The larger chapel houses the Roll of Honour, whereas the Crypt Chapel has the Delville Wood Cross in it. … Continue reading
Posted in Churches and Cathedrals, Heritage, Hobbies and Interests, Johannesburg, Memorials and Monuments, Military, Personal, Photo Essay, Retrospective, Roll of Honour, South Africa, United Kingdom, War, War Memorial, World War 1, World War 2
Tagged Crypt Chapel, Delville Wood, Johannesburg, Roll of Honour, St John's College, World War
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