A Second trip for the family members to the Somme in France for Granddads 92th Anniversary of his awarding of medals is being planned for of April. Gavrelle in France is where Paddy Horkan was in action when he was awarded the Military Medal. The action was on the night of 28th April and the morning of 29th. It is across the Belgin border in the eastern part of France, near the town of Arras.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
The plan so far
The Plan is to fly to Brussels from Shannon on Friday morning 27th of April arrive Brussels 14.25 and travel back on Sunday 29th. Leaving Brussels at 19.20. Shane and Jonathan are traveling from Dublin early on friday.
Hire transport in Brussels and travel to the Arras/ Gavrelle area in nothern france.
We are currently checking out Hotel accomdation and putting together information on the area. Shane is doing a lot of work on this and will keep us all posted.
Sean is following up on information on ww1 tours and getting detail of the battles etc during Granda time in France.
Hire transport in Brussels and travel to the Arras/ Gavrelle area in nothern france.
We are currently checking out Hotel accomdation and putting together information on the area. Shane is doing a lot of work on this and will keep us all posted.
Sean is following up on information on ww1 tours and getting detail of the battles etc during Granda time in France.