Historic battlefields.

The man who never was, was..

anonymous, that was the stated deal with his next of kin [see The Man Who Never Was by Ewen Montagu or more literally see the 1956 film "The Man Who Never Was."]. However his real identity has been in the public domain for some time, it is therefore interesting to see how the Commonwealth War Graves Commission have dealt with the subject.

Major William Martin Royal Marines is commemorated here, which with a minimum of fuss points you towards here.

Personally I feel it is fitting to see his part in the war effort recognised, but in this low key way.

Hat tip to Chris Harley on the Great War Forum for pointing the CWGC entries out.

CWGC shoots, they score!

I've mentioned before the link between sports, remembrance and the First World War. The CWGC has launched a new mini site, "Glorydays"

Firstly, this is just a fun site but it is also educating by stealth. In my case perhaps a bit too stealthy as I didn't get full marks on the test. Maybe this approach is more appropriate for the "playstation" generation than the poetry of Owen et al.