Category Archives: Victoria Cross

The Menin Road – Birr Cross Roads Cemetery

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Magicfingers

Birr Cross Roads Cemetery, situated on the south side of the Menin Road a few hundred yards east of the once infamous Hellfire Corner.  Birr Cross Roads was as far as wheeled transport was allowed to go during the period … Continue reading →

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Zantvoorde British Cemetery – Part Two

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Magicfingers

A few weeks before Christmas, the family Baldrick & I revisited* Zandvoorde and the British cemetery there.  Last time it was a beautiful summer’s day, blue sky, fluffy white clouds.  Not so nice today, but a good opportunity nonetheless to rectify some omissions from … Continue reading →

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A Tour of Zillebeke Part One – Bedford House Cemetery – Updated 2024

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Magicfingers

A mile and a half south east of Ypres the village of Zillebeke, and the area surrounding it, saw heavy fighting throughout much of the Great War.  Although the village itself remained in British hands for most of the war, … Continue reading →

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Ypres Reservoir Cemetery

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Magicfingers

Snow falls on Ypres Reservoir Cemetery at dusk, November 26, 2010.  The grave of Brigadier General Frank Maxwell, VC, CSI, DSO can be seen in the centre foreground.

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