The aim of the Society is to perpetuate the memory of those of all nations who served, whether they were members of the armed forces, medical services or civilian staff. The Society does not seek to glorify war and is neither politically nor commercially motivated.
The SCS Tour Team announces details of the Society’s September 2018 ‘Victory’ battlefield tour. This Centenary tour includes visits to key sites associated with British Salonika Force operations during 1918 as well as attendance at official ceremonies of commemoration in Greece.
Continue reading “SALONIKA CAMPAIGN SOCIETY BATTLEFIELD TOUR: 28 September – 7 October 2018”
Another card from Sid to Elsie, dated 1917.
Continue reading “Sid & Elsie : love across the miles and down the years 6”
It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to Christmas presents, whether for others or yourself. My thanks go to SCS Editor Tim Mole, for alerting me to this book which is unusual among the plethora of First Word War books published during the centenary in that Salonika gets more than a passing mention! Continue reading “Book – Chapel Street: ‘The Bravest Little Street in England’”
Another card and poem sent by Sid in Salonika in 1917, to his wife Elsie. This mentions their first meeting ‘by the tower’ – could that have been Blackpool Tower?
Continue reading “Sid & Elsie : love across the miles and down the years 5”
Another card and poem from Sid to Elsie in 1917.
Continue reading “Sid & Elsie : love across the miles and down the years 4”
Birthday greetings from Sid in Salonika to his wife, Elsie, who he also called ‘Chips’.
Continue reading “Sid & Elsie : love across the miles and down the years 3”
It is not my intention for this website to become an advertising outlet for eBay, but when items belonging to a named member of the BSF appear for sale, it would be a shame not to give him a mention. It always saddens me when these things are no longer in the possession of the family, but hopefully these will go to a good, appreciative home.
Continue reading “Remembering R4/0666436 Pte Jesse Willoughby, ASC”
This longer poem from Sid to Elsie in 1917, reminds me that I should thank Wendy for providing transcripts of Sid’s poetry, as well as images of the cards.
Continue reading “Sid & Elsie : love across the miles and down the years 2”
My thanks go to Wendy Nicholson who has shared with the SCS a set of seven beautifully embroidered postcards sent by Sid in Salonika to his wife Elsie (also known as Chips) in 1917 and 1918.
Continue reading “Sid & Elsie : love across the miles and down the years 1”
Saturday 7th October saw the annual gathering of members in London. This commenced with the customary wreath laying at the Cenotaph to remember the men and women of the BSF who served and, in particular, those who died during the campaign or from the results of injury or disease. Continue reading “SCS Annual Meeting and Wreath Laying, 2017”
