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Soldiers and their units

Researching individual soldiers or their units in the Great War.

 

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  7. Alfred

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  18. 11th Cyclist battalion

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  19. Pte Harry Cross

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  20. French 45th Algerian Division

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    • 0 replies
    • 741 views

  22. 4th Foot

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  23. 9th North Staffs

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    • 2 replies
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