Inspired by interviews and notes by a member of the 2nd City Battalion of the Manchester Regiment, this site portrays the particular group of volunteer soldiers, from enlistment to their service in the Battle of the Somme. In memory of the contributor of the journal, Private Allan Arthur Bell 8055 and the Pals that served with him. Copyright Bell Family. All rights reserved. Please see acknowledgments and feel free to comment in the Guest Book or individual Posts.
Flanders 2015 – Lance Corporal Alf Ridge and other places
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A great set of pics Tim, and thank you very much for the photo of Philip’s name, very kind of you.
Hi Steve,
Glad you like the pics. It was good to see Philip’s name at Tyne Cot. There’s a few people who share your excitement of possibly findings his grave.
Tim
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