ianw Posted 5 June , 2004 Share Posted 5 June , 2004 I recently visited a cousin. As usual, the conversation touched on the Great War (I am sure members know this happening only too well !) and my cousin mentioned a "lost" uncle "buried on the Somme" . Briefest of research tracked down Alfred James Othen killed at Frezenberg with 1st Hampshires on 13.05.15 and commemorated on the Menin Gate. As often seems to be the case, the "coincidence factory" put Alfred in very close proximity in May 1915 to another family member who was in the trenches in the same sector. A visit is now planned to Ypres this year to pay our respects to our 2 family members on the Menin Gate , with 4 enthusiastic Western Front newbies guided by yours truly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelley Posted 6 June , 2004 Share Posted 6 June , 2004 Hi Ian, "no longer lost, he is found"! This warms my heart. cheers Shelley:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 7 June , 2004 Author Share Posted 7 June , 2004 Thanks Shelley. We now know he died near Canada Farm so will be able to get within a few hundred yards of where he was lost, very much looking forward to the visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacky Platteeuw Posted 7 June , 2004 Share Posted 7 June , 2004 Great mate!!!. Jacky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 7 June , 2004 Author Share Posted 7 June , 2004 Hi Jacky. When my family group come over we will hope to see you at the Gate. There will be 2 more ladies for you to kiss ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleur Posted 7 June , 2004 Share Posted 7 June , 2004 Ian, that is fantastic news. Fleur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul guthrie Posted 7 June , 2004 Share Posted 7 June , 2004 Ian, your luck has changed because shucky beans are headed your way, when they are actually consumed your sex life will change for the better also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWills Posted 7 June , 2004 Share Posted 7 June , 2004 Ian, that is fantastic news. I thought that was Jackie's line !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 7 June , 2004 Author Share Posted 7 June , 2004 Paul - for pete's sake don't send Jacky any of those aphrodisiac beans ! They'll be safe with me though . Martin - yes, I can see the smile on the old rogue's face even now at the thought of new ladies for another of his charm offensives , spearheaded by his multiple launched Belgian kisses , of course ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacky Platteeuw Posted 7 June , 2004 Share Posted 7 June , 2004 Blimey I will have to start to give numbers!!! Jacky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ypres Posted 10 June , 2004 Share Posted 10 June , 2004 Jacky Can i have number one for the 11th November please? Mandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 10 June , 2004 Author Share Posted 10 June , 2004 Now Mandy, you'll just have to stand in the queue with all the other ladies. Cripes you'll be giving Jacky a swell head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ypres Posted 10 June , 2004 Share Posted 10 June , 2004 Ian, you getting a little jealous??????? Mandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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