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Sites visited by the group
Saturday
Point du Jour
9th Scottish Division memorial at the point du jour, on the 9th of april the battle frist main objective was take here. It was the longest single advance since the somme , a distance of three and half miles.
Betty, Pasty and Henry sign the Visitors book at point du Jour.Gavrelle
Royal Naval Division 8 Battalions Memorial of incl Grandas Battalions of the 14th Worcestershire Regiment on the road into Gavrelle.Royal Naval Trench Cemetery
Overlooking Gavrelle Sean Pasty Betty and Henry.
Vic our guide for the day speaks about the history of the battle of Gavrelle and the role of the regiment. Huge well of knowledge.
Peter and Henry have a break from the sun
North of Gavrelle
The Windmill site where Granda won his medal on the 28th of April 1917 under fire Carried many lads into safety while he was wounded. A special place to visit.
The Windmill site where Granda won his medal on the 28th of April 1917 under fire Carried many lads into safety while he was wounded. A special place to visit.
Alex O Neill find a few shots and bullet on the windmill site. Great momentums to bring home.
Our Guides Simon and Vic with Jonathan
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