pferguson | November 9, 2021
Private Thomas Cordner 11254 Royal Irish Fusiliers We return to Strand Military Cemetery this day with the story of Thomas Cordner, a soldier who lost his life in attempting to save the life of his friend, Private William Hanvey. This is the tale of three Portadown men and sister Thomas’ sister Christina. Private Cordner’s story appears […]
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pferguson | November 1, 2021
Gunner J. Foy 11828 4th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery On 17 September 1914 the 4th Siege Battery proceeded to France as part of the British Expeditionary Force being equipped with Howitzers firing 6, 8 0r 9.2 inch shells. Although “Mother” the first prototype 9.2 inch gun was in action 31 October 1914 it is […]
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Tags: 1 November 1914, 4th Siege Battery, Assumption Convent, Charring Cross, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Le Bizet, Le Bizet Military Convent Cemetery, Motor Car Corner, Motor Car Corner Cemetery, Ploegsteert, Royal Garrison Artillery, Strand, Strand Military Cemetery, War Graves
