About 80 meters from him was found another trench with next one soldier. Looked like he was fighting from early war.
About 80 meters from him was found another trench with next one soldier. Looked like he was fighting from early war.
He got medal for bravery, so we will be able to identify him. Medal with low number 6XXXXX.
He also got a lot of splinters in shoulder and one in head which destroyed scull, his spade also is destroyed.
Meter from him is next one
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
In total today we dug out 5 soldiers, most likely Soviets, but 3 may be Germans, too many German stuff. And this beauty was found on side of trench without soldier, Letlands have more photos.
Great photos and wonderful work you are doing!
beautiful detector photos. You should try the fisher Pulse x8. Very good waterproof detector for dirty conditions.
MP in good condition
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