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2009 Horkan Somme 92th anniversary trip- April 17 to 19th

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.

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Hope you enjoy this first attempt at a bloggle. Please add any info you have about Grandas time in France or any comment on the trip. It's a great way of sharing this knowledge with the Family.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

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Who is sign up for 2009 trip at the moment.

Paraic and Lads
Eamon Horkan
Sean Horkan
John, Yvonne and Kids
Kay Horkan
Shane and Heather Horkan

Horkans arrive

90years to the day

Gavrelle Bravery Medal

What to do

First Step- Book a flight to travel to Brussels s. Charleroi ariport on Friday 27th of April and return Sunday 29th. Everyone is responsible for their own booking arrangements ( the secretary is off this week) - make a few day extra but these are the key dates for the organised part of the trip. Second Step- Book your rooms , http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/LILAR?& Third Step- Arrage a car pool, Europcar as being the best value - www.europcar.be

14th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment-

The Battle of Arleux “A” Company was admitted by all to have behaved splendidly (for gallantry during the day two stretcher-bearers of the Battalion, Ptes. C. Rooke and P. Horkan, were awarded the M.M.); Web link http://www.worcestershireregiment.com/wr.php?main=inc/bat_14

Paddy Horkan Medals

THE ROYAL MARINES AT THE GAVRELLE WINDMILL

Details on the battle- 28TH APRIL 1917- Triumph or tragedy? It has been 80 years since the Battle of Arras, it has been stated that it was the most deadly offensive battle to be in as an infantryman(1), yet it is still an unknown battle. …….. Web link http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/kylet1/gavls.htm