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WW1
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Linda | Report | 5 Aug 2014 15:38 |
Thank you OFITG most interesting I did guess that it was something like that, just hope somehow the graves are able to be looked after. |
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OneFootInTheGrave | Report | 5 Aug 2014 14:50 |
Perhaps the absence of information about Palestine's role in the First World War may have something to do with the aftermath of the battles to topple the Ottoman Empire. |
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Linda | Report | 5 Aug 2014 13:51 |
Just a thought my granddad's cousin died in Palestine in November 1917 I was just wondering why I have never heard that mentioned. |
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GlasgowLass | Report | 5 Aug 2014 13:18 |
We lit our home by a single candle last night. |
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ChrisofWessex | Report | 5 Aug 2014 13:04 |
It seems strange to me that all the ceremonies etc. are concentrated on the Army. |
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OneFootInTheGrave | Report | 5 Aug 2014 08:41 |
I am sure many may have been disappointed at the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh's low profiles yesterday, however the Queen did attend a memorial service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral in Aberdeenshire and the Duke of Edinburgh attended a memorial service at Sandringham Church, near King’s Lynn in Norfolk. |
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Linda | Report | 4 Aug 2014 23:27 |
I thought todays programmes were very moving, but can I say I was disappointed that the Queen did not attend the service in Glasgow has she is on holiday in Scotland. |
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Robert | Report | 4 Aug 2014 20:20 |
My Father served in Scottish Regiments during the War and was blinded. |
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SylviaInCanada | Report | 4 Aug 2014 19:49 |
as a slight aside, but one that might be of interest to some of you .................... |
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Gwyn in Kent | Report | 4 Aug 2014 19:21 |
Many nations are remembered in the inscription below the World War 1 Memorial Arch dedicated in Folkestone today by Prince Harry. |
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AnnCardiff | Report | 4 Aug 2014 18:29 |
let us not forget that India also took part in WW1 - one of my Dad's older brothers left a diary, which I sent ot the Imperial War Museum - in that diary he says "Today our Indians arrived" I was surprised as I had no idea they fought alongside us |
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GinN | Report | 4 Aug 2014 13:49 |
My OH's maternal Grandfather was killed in WW1, due to gassing. We have visited many of the sites and cemeteries in France and Belgium, and each was a truly moving experience. |
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Joeva | Report | 4 Aug 2014 13:23 |
According to the Lights Out website it doesn't have to be a candle - the single light can be from your television, mobile or laptop... |
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OneFootInTheGrave | Report | 4 Aug 2014 13:22 |
Today, is the day Great Britain declared it was in a state of war with Germany. so today I pay my respects to all those who died in that war, the war that they said would end all wars. it did not, so today I will include those who have died in all wars since the end of that war, I will also be thinking about those who are still dying in conflicts all over the world and pray that all who are involved in these conflicts, will one day be able, to live in peace and harmony with their fellow beings. |
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+++DetEcTive+++ | Report | 4 Aug 2014 12:37 |
Not sure - I did think about it earlier, but will probably forget! If they are supposed to go in the window, there's the faff off having to take the nets down (fire hazard) |
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Linda | Report | 4 Aug 2014 11:36 |
I for one is going to turn my lights off at 11pm tonight and am lighting a candle in my window, anyone else going to do this? |
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+++DetEcTive+++ | Report | 4 Aug 2014 10:18 |
Let's not forget the Belgium civilians, killed or displaced because their country was turned into a battlefield. |
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VIVinHERTS | Report | 4 Aug 2014 10:13 |
To true Kay. |
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Kay???? | Report | 4 Aug 2014 09:19 |
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PollyinBrum | Report | 4 Aug 2014 08:37 |
My maternal grandfather fought and was wounded in the first world war. My mothers younger brother was a volunteer fire watcher was killed aged sixteen. |