Reading a CWGC Cemetery - Regina Trench (Somme)

Andy Robertshaw describes a typical Commonwealth War Graves cemetery, this one on the Somme and containing mostly Canadian graves.
This video is part of the "Canada's FWW Battlefields" series.
Educators,
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[@boxwoodgreen]

At 0:28 Andy, just below your left ear, 500 yards away, at the closest edge of the rectangular wood was where my great uncle Arthur was found by a battlefield clearance unit. He went missing in a night attack on the Hessian Trench with the Canadian 7th Battalion the night of Sept 27, 1916. Their map co-ordinates were I'm told accurate to a fifty foot circle. That places him instead at/in the wire of the Regina Trench two days before the Canadians record reaching it. He was buried at first as an Unknown Canadian Soldier, and identified later. I don't know why, but he rests far away at Cerisy Gailly Military Cemetery on the south side of the Somme River. Along with his brother James who fell at Hill 60, Ypres on June 13, 1916 ... are never forgotten.

[@william8019]

Thank you for this!! I had 3 family members who survived in the 25th battalion. So that means a lot!! We will remember them!

[@knockshinnoch1950]

I recently discovered a 2nd cousin of my grandfather was killed at Regina Trench during the later stages of the Somme battle, Piper James Charles Richardson, a Scottish immigrant who fought with the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He was a piper. He was awarded a Victoria Cross for his valour in battle.

[@francisebbecke2727]

So sad, but it is great that there are those that take the time to remember them.

[@huibertlandzaat1889]

You made a very interesting video. Thank you for uploading.

[@rodblievers620]

“Believed to be buried in this cemetery” headstones indicates the original grave marker was lost, usually because of shellfire. It has little to do with subsequent German occupation - indeed it seems that they were scrupulous in preserving graves.

[@MERollered]

My great great-great-grandfather is buried there. Plot 3 F 18 died 3/10/1916 at 42 years old as a Private. His headstone reads William Edward Palmer inscription Peace Perfect Peace

[@historicinematics]

Just saw him on the website. Was looking for a picture of headstone for my family member. 2CMR Harold j Brown. Sept 29th 1916 killed instantly by a snipers bullet Hessian Trench.

[@voraciousreader3341]

OK, I know I’m always the person to point out mistakes (and I’m the type who has it thrust upon me!), but upon the altar for the unknowns it’s been carved, “THEIR NAME…” Obviously, it should read, “THEIR NAMES….,” because in this case, “their” is meant to be plural. It’s the thought that counts, for sure, and this is truly a lovely and impressive memorial. So I’ll say a prayer for them and move on! Thanks for making and sharing this video!

[@generalbooger9146]

I had a bm

[@lenhowl]

My great uncle is buried here, Pte. Timothy Brennan, # 470196, from Goulds, Newfoundland.