Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Lest We Forget

Today we visited The Australian First World War memorial at Villers Bretonneux The Somme.

A very moving visit, I don't think words are necessary, I will let the pictures tell the story.







Second world war damage to the monument










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  1. Herbie NeilJuly 16, 2014 at 11:05 PM

    You obviously have a strong affinity for Australia and Australians. How long did you live there? I think we English forget how many Commonwealth men fell in the world wars, it's no bad thing to remind us.
    Kath (nb Herbie)

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    1. Paul and ElJuly 17, 2014 at 11:33 AM

      Hi Guys,
      Lived in Sydney for 32.5 years, The Aussies lost 60,000 in WW1 which was I think the highest losses per head of population and 27,000 in WW2
      Paul

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