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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.

Gavrelle

Royal Naval Trench Cemetery
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.
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.


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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