My thanks go to Edward’s grandson, David , not just for contacting me about Edward’s story and sending some splendid photos to share here, but also for his great patience. I’m ashamed to say that he first got in touch in early 2018 and only now have I published this! I know there are others out there who have submitted material to me so, I hope that this will reassure you – I may be slow but I will get there in the end!
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Notes and advice on researching the Salonika campaign (1915-1918), especially individuals who served with the British Salonika Force.
Remarkable Women of the Salonika Campaign
One of the better known aspects of the Salonika campaign is the role of the remarkable women of the Scottish Women’s Hospital – particularly the assistance they gave to the Serbians – and of other women volunteers and medical staff who served. International Women’s Day is good opportunity to remember their achievements and sacrifice.
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More from Great War Huts
Last year I shared with you some super videos from the YouTube channel, Great War Huts, presented by SCS member Taff Gillingham. I hope many of you subscribed but even if you did maybe, like me, you haven’t kept up with their offerings.
A Salonika Campaign Bibliography – a valuable resource
The Society is pleased to announce that a comprehensive bibliography for the Salonika campaign is now available on our website. You can find out more and access the bibliography online here …
Happy Lancashire Day!
Having a wife from the fine county of Lancashire, I could hardly ignore this special day – even though it took BBC Radio to tell me that such a day actually existed! Still, it’s a good opportunity to remind ourselves of the contribution of Lancashire’s many splendid regiments to the British Salonika Force.
Bang!
For me, one of the joys of owning a Smart TV is the ability to watch YouTube videos from the comfort of my armchair or even my exercise bike (yes, really!) rather than on my PC at my desk, especially as I am now watching longer videos, rather than just cats doing funny things. Continue reading “Bang!”
While I’m on the subject …
While I’m on the subject of YouTube videos, it would be remiss of me not to share this video by our very own Alan Wakefield on the Western Front Association channel:
Great War Hats … and Huts!
Back in May I added two posts which largely focused on the slouch hats worn by members of the BSF during the warmer weather of 1916. Whilst I don’t want to overdo military headgear – not everyone finds the subject as fascinating as I do – I want to draw your attention to a fascinating video on the subject. Being able to recognise the headwear of a First World War soldier can be useful in helping to date a photo of a soldier, even if their intrinsic interest is a mystery to you!
International Nurses Day
Here are some pictures for International Nurses’ Day …
Free access to National Archives digital records
If you have the extra time and inclination for researching the Salonika campaign you may find this news from The National Archives of interest:
We are making digital records available on our website free of charge for as long as our Kew site is closed to visitors.
Registered users will be able to order and download up to ten items at a time, to a maximum of 50 items over 30 days. The limits are there to try and help manage the demand for content and ensure the availability of our digital services for everyone.
Find out more at The National Archives website.
Entrance to a house used as a staff mess, possibly in the village of Guvesne where British Salonika Force Advanced Headquarters was located from 1916. THE MACEDONIAN CAMPAIGN, 1915-1918 (click on the image to see full size) © IWM (Q 31609)
