WW1

Can you help? For instance can you identity his rank, medal ribbon, tabs, cuff badges, time on his watch?

I’m not serious about the watch!!

Thanks

The Chinese Labour Corps     

九十年后忆华工 

During the Great War Britain recruited help from abroad, not as mercenaries, but as labourers. To read more click here

The Canadians

Another group of visitors to Folkestone were the Canadian soldiers of 2nd Division. I have prepared a booklet which is given to local school children when I talk to them  before their annual visit to the Canadian graves at Shorncliffe Military Cemetery. Read it here

Also have a look at ‘Frank’s Diary’ by following the link at top of page. He was a Canadian Soldier stationed at Shorncliffe and Sandling camps.

Before we leave the Canadians, for now, we can view a short film from the NFB of Canada, showing troops training ‘Somewhere in England’ In fact the location is Shorncliffe. As the men approach the top of the hill note the cemetery in the top right - Shorncliffe Military Cemetery. Note also the images of the men in their practice trenches, some of which are still visible today. Click here.

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The Sinking of HS Anglia in 1915

The shocking story of the sinking of a British Hospital Ship in 1915 is told here

                                           For Valour

                         

In every conflict there are those who go beyond the call of duty. William Cotter from Sandgate was such a person. He paid with his life. He is remembered along with the millions of other men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. Read about him here.