*WW1* The story of how my great great uncle fought and died in the SOMME

In this video, we are at a cemetery in the Somme; Pigeon Ravine Cemetery.
It’s a personal tribute to my great great Uncle. He was in the 2nd Battalion of the Worcestershire Regiment and they were here in 1918 between 28th and 29th of September.
Their objective was to lead a diversionary attack in the Targelle Valley not far from the village of Epehy.
The diversionary attack was vital to aid the British troops at Riqueval Bridge where they succeeded in breaking the Hindenburg Line later on the same day.

[@yorkshiresfinestpair]

Great vlog guys thank you for taking us to some amazing cemeteries very emotional, you can imagine how scared the soldiers must have been but still they battled on to the end so many young lives lost. Neil & Shell 💙❤️

[@JustForTheWeekendvanlife]

@@yorkshiresfinestpair Absolutely. It’s been a journey and quite a bit of it has been a personal one. So, we did get a bit nerdy and geeky quite a bit ! Not a place to banter so to speak , sure you understand 😊😊 It feels very humbling to know that one of your ancestors gave their lives for the future. Thanks for watching and your comment, alway appreciated James and Karen 💙❤️🥰

[@jamesbrook16]

It is very poignant when we visit relatives’ graves and memorials. This is a very personal journey. Very emotional at times. Our heartfelt thanks for coming along with us. We appreciate it. X

[@shelaghbooth332]

Thankyou both. Know very little about both wars but your journey is enlightening me and really a great tribute to the pointless loss of life and scale of the sacrifice. Thankyou again.

[@JustForTheWeekendvanlife]

@@shelaghbooth332 We have been interested in this for such a long time. We still have a lot to learn and as you know, we aren’t historians but it won’t stop us doing our version. Thanks for your support Shelagh, we appreciate you taking your time to watch. 🥰

[@jamesbrook16]

It is very poignant when we visit relatives’ graves and memorials. This is a very personal journey. Very emotional at times. Our heartfelt thanks for coming along with us. We appreciate it. X

[@PeterClarke-k6g]

My grandfather is buried at Pigeon Ravine cemetery. It's a very moving place to visit. Thank you so much for making and sharing your very poignant video.

[@JustForTheWeekendvanlife]

@@PeterClarke-k6g you’re very welcome and thank you for your comment. It’s a very small, intimate cemetery isn’t it.

[@jamesbrook16]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4irp6OrjJhlf6Msi=r-r5I5rkVQiaivNM You might want to watch this Peter? Karen asked Steven Upton if he would film Pigeon Ravine Cemetery and mention Dick Thompson which he very kindly did. It’s worth looking at Steven’s other videos with battle descriptions.

[@PeterClarke-k6g]

Thanks James, another moving video.

[@timquick1045]

Great video of your personal story thank you Rip lads !

[@JustForTheWeekendvanlife]

@@timquick1045 Thank you for watching 👍🏼

[@RBcymru]

Glad you know where your great great uncle's grave is as mine is listed on the Menin Gate. such tragic waste of life on all sides.

[@JustForTheWeekendvanlife]

@@RBcymru yes such a waste of many young lives. I too have two more relatives listed on the Menin Gate but due to some repair work going on, I was unable to find their names. 💙

[@thenoworriesnomad]

Great video...God Bless Them All.

[@JustForTheWeekendvanlife]

@@thenoworriesnomad absolutely. It has been a personal journey in parts. Much more to learn still. Thank you for watching 😊😊