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Albert Capewell, Arthur Adams, Battle of Passchendale, Battle of Ypres, battles, Bertie Crick, Frederick Cheese, Harry Churm, John Thomas Blackham, Ray Taffley Grayson, Raymond Bishop, Robert Barrett, Samuel Teasdale, William Lockley
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Passchendaele, also known as the third Battle of Ypres. Local men involved in this conflict include:
- Albert Capewell
- Bertie Crick (who lost his life on 17 July 1917)
- Raymond Bishop (who lost his life during this conflict on 27 August 1917)
- William Lockley
The following men were also killed in action on this day, 100 years ago, but not necessarily in this conflict:
