1st east yorks Posted 26 March , 2008 Share Posted 26 March , 2008 Hello, While looking for the grave of Harry Hemming(Coldstream Guards) in Yardley cemetery,Birmingham,i was surprised to find lots of ww1 soldiers graves.Although i did not see or record them all,i did take several photos of the Great war graves i came across.I know many of our forum members research different regiments,and thought they may be of interest to some of you .The following list is the regiments/corps these lads belonged too,should any one require any information/photo, pm me, and i can E-Mail the appropriate photos to you.If any member knows of any grave that they require photographing in the Birmingham area,then please let me know and i will do my best to aquire it. RAMC. RFC. Tank Corps. HMS Royal Oak. Australian Imperial Force. South Lancs Reg. Royal Warwicks Reg x 2. Hampshire Reg. Royal Engineers x 2. Devonshire Reg. Worcester Reg. There was also one lad from the Black Watch,but by the time i had decided to take photos,i could not refind this grave(i will go back should anyone require this lad). Regards, Anthony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Tucker Posted 26 March , 2008 Share Posted 26 March , 2008 A year ago I went to Yardley Cemetery to find the CWGC plot and failed. Any help appreciated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st east yorks Posted 26 March , 2008 Author Share Posted 26 March , 2008 Alan, I've took a photo of what i believe you were looking for.I will resize it and post it in a bit. Anthony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st east yorks Posted 26 March , 2008 Author Share Posted 26 March , 2008 Alan, This is what i believe you were looking for. It is situated about 50-75 yards in front and to the left of the cross of sacrifice(coming from the Yardley road entrance). Anthony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st east yorks Posted 26 March , 2008 Author Share Posted 26 March , 2008 Alan, Here is a frontal photograph. As in France/Belgium the memorial is well looked after.On the right of the first picture i posted ,you can see that the lawn has been trimmed,but the ground outside the memorial is more unkept.A gardener(contracted no doubt by the CWGC) was attending another memorial whilst i was there,so they are well maitained. The centre panel commemorates ww2 soldiers,the others are Great war. Anthony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Tucker Posted 26 March , 2008 Share Posted 26 March , 2008 Thanks Anthony. I will now pay a visit soon with my camera and armed with your pics. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelab Posted 27 March , 2008 Share Posted 27 March , 2008 And here is the link to the Birmingham (Yardley) CWGC cemetery, from which you can find the list of names of those commemorated. Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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