Army

The mud and blood of the Western Front, the sands and heat of the African battlefields, and the perilous jungles of Burma are just some of the conditions that the armies of the Commonwealth had to contend with during the world wars. Regardless, through sheer courage and resilience, they fought on, despite huge losses of life. Tell us their stories. (Image © IWM)

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Private Myles McDonnell 68233, 1st Bn., Cheshire Regiment - 'Reluctant Soldier...'

First World War Army United Kingdom AMERVAL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, SOLESMES

By MR MYLES E MCDONALD

United Kingdom

Lance Corporal William Nield, L/6454, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)

First World War Army United Kingdom YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Private Samuel Higginson, L/6483, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)

First World War Army United Kingdom ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN

United Kingdom

Private Frederick Noah Sainsbury, L/5512, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)

First World War Army United Kingdom YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Private Christopher Phillips, L/11657, 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers

First World War Army United Kingdom MEERUT CANTONMENT CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Private Benjamin William Burnley, L/6393, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)

First World War Army United Kingdom PONTEFRACT CEMETERY

United Kingdom

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