“On the Road to Passchendaele”

owain kirby · Joined: 09 Oct 2009 Posts: 1 Location: stirling

Hello,

This is my first posting on the forum. I have had an interest in WW1 since an early age. My Grandfather was 202593 A.Sgt Albert Townsend, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, and although I never knew him, his war service fired my interest. I have a number of WW1 ancestors, including GS/12453 Pte. Maurice Lake, 5th Lancers, who died on 24th May 1915, and lies in Ypres Town Cemetery Extension. I am interested in Militaria from the period, and I have a special interest in the Highland Regiments, especially the Seaforths.
I am also a member of the TA, with the 7th Batt. The Royal Regiment of Scotland. Two years ago I had the priviledge of being present at the unveiling of the Scottish Monument on the Frezenberg Ridge as a member of the Honour Guard in No.1 Dress Uniform. For me with my interest, it was a really special occasion.
I am also a member of the Western Front Association.

Cheers

Owain.

DerekR · Joined: 03 Aug 2009 Posts: 20

Hi Owain,
I'm pleased to see a fellow Scot on the forum.
And I was also at the unveiling - it really was a very special day.
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