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Correct sequence of wearing of orders and decorations

This useful article from the Army and Navy Gazette of 16 November […]

20th October 202126th October 2021Articles

Dame Judi Dench’s “Who do you think you are?” and Captain Reginald Arthur Dench MC

If you have watched the edition of “Who do you think you […]

15th October 202116th October 2021Articles

An early trench raid: 1st Worcesters

At 6pm on 31 December 1914, the 1st Battalion of the Worcestershire […]

10th October 202110th October 2021Articles, News

Last six days of a junior officer’s life: Kenneth Frost

I first noted Kenneth Frost’s name when I was researching the 1st […]

4th October 20214th October 2021Articles, Reviews

Review of “A visitor’s guide: the Battles of Arras South”

A visitors guide: the Battles of Arras South: Bullecourt, Monchy-le-Preux, Wancourt and […]

22nd September 202122nd September 2021Articles

Royal Marine gunners buried at Steenkerke

Seven officers and men of the Royal Marine Artillery, all of whom […]

20th September 202120th September 2021Articles

Accidental death of a quick thinking and brave officer

On 25 August 1916, the 1st Scots Guards arrived at the village […]

13th September 202122nd September 2021Articles, Reviews

Review of “Krithia: Gallipoli”

“Krithia: Gallipoli”By Stephen ChambersPublished by Pen & Sword Military 2021 in its […]

30th August 202130th August 2021Articles, New, News

A belated goodbye to another old friend: Liz Higgins

I recently chanced upon a mention that an old friend of mine […]

20th August 202120th August 2021Articles

The myth of the dwindling battalion

In 2018, social media began to discuss a pair of photographs. They […]

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