Battlefield archaeologist, WW1 archaeology - works for @BAACVlaanderen - co-founder @skylarcs - head archaeologist @DigHill80
Assenede, België
Joined February 2013
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Simon Verdegem retweeted
After being recovered near St Julien in 2021, the remains of a British soldier have been identified through DNA analysis as Lance-Corporal Claude Stanley Dell of the Yorkshire Regiment.
Today he was laid to rest at Poelcapelle British Cemetery in the presence of his relatives.
ALT (C) agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed
ALT (C) Eric Compernolle
ALT (C) Eric Compernolle
In 1917, during 3rd Ypres, 11/Northumberland Fusiliers returned to the front lines after a brief rest and took over from the 13/Durham Light Infantry. C company, with 2/Lt. L.W. Ablett and 2/Lt. E.D. Bruty, went in support trenches near Reutel on 12 Oct.
On-site identification of 2/Lt Ablett was a pivotal moment. A gold ring with an inscription and an id-tag led the way to discovering the identities of other soldiers. This extensive effort eventually identified 7 out of 9 soldiers from the 11/Northumberland Fusiliers.
In 2021, these soldiers found eternal rest
@CWGC
Tyne Cot Cemetery. They were reinterred with military honors, and their descendants, dignitaries, and even The Duke of Kent in attendance. photos
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#FWW #History #Archaeology
After being recovered near St Julien in 2021, the remains of a British soldier have been identified through DNA analysis as Lance-Corporal Claude Stanley Dell of the Yorkshire Regiment.
Today he was laid to rest at Poelcapelle British Cemetery in the presence of his relatives.
ALT (C) agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed
ALT (C) Eric Compernolle
ALT (C) Eric Compernolle
25 April 1915, Hull's attack (10th Brigade), one of the counterattacks in the early days of 2nd Ypres. 1st Royal Warwicks advanced over this ground towards Kitchener's Wood (behind farm buildings on the right)
#FWW #History #Archaeology
Cpt Walker was killed when he jumped out of a bomb crater. Many witness accounts reported on his death, they varied greatly on how he met his end but they all agreed on how fearless he led his men, with his revolver in his hand, shouting: ‘Come on lads”.
Eight years ago he was finally laid to rest at @CWGC New Irish Farm Cemetery. Before the ceremony we took his relatives to some key locations where we know their ‘Uncle Jack’ has been. It was an emotional moment when we reached the spot where he was found.
youtube.com/watch?v=A4oGiEfi…
I’m looking for someone who has the book Twice in a Lifetime by M.L. Walkinton. If you have a copy, I’d be incredibly grateful for photos/scans of a few pages. Eternal thanks! 🙏📚
Simon Verdegem retweeted
3 years ago already — during archaeological research near Westhoek, we investigated this former German trench. In 1917, Commonwealth troops took over the sector and left behind this SMLE. Still the best-preserved one I’ve ever had the privilege to excavate.
#FWW #Archaeology
Simon Verdegem retweeted
Eckert Graben, excavated in Messines in 2012.
One of the most impressive and exceptionally well-preserved trench systems I’ve ever encountered — and a site I was incredibly fortunate to excavate as a young archaeologist.
#FWW #Archaeology #Memories
Eckert Graben, excavated in Messines in 2012.
One of the most impressive and exceptionally well-preserved trench systems I’ve ever encountered — and a site I was incredibly fortunate to excavate as a young archaeologist.
#FWW #Archaeology #Memories
3 years ago already — during archaeological research near Westhoek, we investigated this former German trench. In 1917, Commonwealth troops took over the sector and left behind this SMLE. Still the best-preserved one I’ve ever had the privilege to excavate.
#FWW #Archaeology
Simon Verdegem retweeted
There where more amazing and well preserved features found during that excavation... 3/3
#FWW #WW1 #Archaeology #History #InFlandersFields #Messines #Ypres
