Category Archives: Victoria Cross

The Dunkirk Memorial to the Missing & Dunkirk Town Cemetery

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Magicfingers

Entrance to the Commonwealth War Graves section of Dunkirk Town Cemetery. 

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Falmouth – Operation Chariot Memorial

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Magicfingers

What’s the collective noun for Victoria Crosses, I wonder, because we appear to have a scattering of them here,… This is the memorial, on what is now the Prince of Wales Pier in Falmouth harbour, to the men who participated … Continue reading →

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The Vlamertinge Burial Grounds Part Eight – Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Magicfingers

Half a mile due south of Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, this alleyway leads us to our final destination on this tour.

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The Vlamertinge Burial Grounds Part Six – Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Magicfingers

Half a mile due east of Hop Store British Cemetery, and today only a mile and a half from the western outskirts of Ypres (Ieper), this is the entrance to Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery. 

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The Vlamertinge Burial Grounds Part Two – Brandhoek New Military Cemetery

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Magicfingers

In July 1917, as preparations for the forthcoming Third Battle of Ypres continued, three casualty clearing stations were moved into the Brandhoek area, and as the month drew to a close, two new cemeteries were opened close to the site … Continue reading →

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The Elverdinge Burial Grounds Part Four – Canada Farm British Cemetery

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Magicfingers

Now that we’re done with those pesky postcards, let’s return to Flanders, and Canada Farm British Cemetery, on a lovely, and very cold, January day. 

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Inverness War Memorial

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Magicfingers

Inverness War Memorial is sited on the east bank of the River Ness as it heads towards the southern outskirts of Inverness on its way to Loch Ness, a few miles away to the south west. The park in which … Continue reading →

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