Remembering a fallen soldier killed at Ypres in 1915

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Over 100,000 soldiers of the British Empire and Dominions of WW1 who fell in the Ypres Salient have no known grave. In this episode we honor one of those men, killed at Mouse Trap Farm outside Ypres, Belgium in May 1915.
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[@sterlingmoose9335]

We will remember them.

[@HistoryWarCinema]

The wreath laying was very emotional. Thank you for letting me and the others join you in this ceremony in honor of your cousin. I will never forget it. Great video once again, really captures what we did and the emotions you felt at the grave.

[@kitsune303]

As long as we remember they are still among us

[@BryantVonMiller]

Beautiful Mister Mowry, very emotional.

[@JamesA.Garfield]

Beautiful. Thank you for doing this. Edward will forever be remembered thanks to you.

[@coertwerndlij6079]

Thank you for this very moving video.. I visit the fields around Ypres many times, cemetaries and memorials. Thousands of soldier's be they German, British, French or Belgians must still lie on those fields, never found, but they will never be forgotten.

[@danieln.1034]

Thank you for this kind act.

[@sirjacobthe8]

Thank you for sharing this story with us. It brought tears to my eyes.

[@robmisener2786]

Thanks Chris! My great uncle is on theTheipval Memorial. We can never forget.

[@StoriesoftheGreatWar]

Visited Thiepval yesterday. A powerful place.

[@robmisener2786]

@@StoriesoftheGreatWar Robert Gallacher, Cameron Highlanders. Hope to visit one day and pay tribute to him as you have to so many. Keep up the good work!

[@simonphillips3329]

Nice one, Chris, well done. Very touching

[@la_old_salt2241]

Thanks for sharing Chris. God bless, Rob

[@vanmiegroet]

It was my honor and privilege Chris. Grateful that @SandervkHistory brought us together. What a great surprise you mentioned The Last Post Association and me. Much appreciated. Cu soon and #lestweforget

[@dbach1025]

Chris, thank you for sharing what had to be a somewhat difficult story. Edward is honored for his sacrifice, truly. I can't help but feel what a waste war is in the end. So many lives not yet lived. Not saying it was not a just war, but it was started because of a handful of fools.

[@SandervkHistory]

Great emotional video!!

[@user-zy1qf5mj4c]

I have a similar situation with an ancestor of mine who fought in the civil war. He died at Cold Harbor and was with the 164th New York Infantry which fought on land that is not preserved. I actually went there a couple of days ago right before the 160th anniversary of his death and got to see in person the area he is buried on. Military records show he is buried in a mass grave, and I wish to someday find where he lies. but I'm thankful that kindhearted people like you are able to help me with my struggles of wondering where he could be. Thanks for all you do.

[@KeganStucki]

Thank you for sharing this experience with us! Rest in Peace to all those who lost their life, and peace to the families that lost their whole world.

[@jpkral]

What an amazing hit of nostalgia. I had the opportunity of a lifetime to visit Ypres and parts of northern France to tour WW1 memorial sites, trenches, and cemeteries with my school. Had an amazing history teacher that would teach us all there was about The Great War. There's a good deal of emotion you feel while touring all these sights. That was over 9 years ago, wish I could do it all again. Thank you for your video :)

[@semiramisubw4864]

Beautiful. Somewhere around in that region some of my family lay aswell. Since i never researched them, i dont know where exactly but they must lay there somewhere since my whole family line is scattered around luxembourg, france and near Stalingrad.

[@etherealtb6021]

OMG. Crying now! What you're doing matters to me and so many others. Thanks for sharing with us. I've wanted to go to the WWI memorials to honor these men ever since studying The Great War in college, but also reading the literature written by Veterans of the war. It made me feel a personal connection to these young men. I'm getting old and might never make it, but thanks for going in my place. May Private Whitaker and others always be honored for their sacrifice! 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇨🇦 🇺🇲

[@historyinyourhand1787]

Beautiful video