100 years ago today 15/3/1916: Private James Phelan (Age 24) 13th Bn. Arras Memorial, France.

Private J Cullen (Age 23) 9th Bn. Calais Southern Cemetery, France. Son of Luke and Mary Cullen, of Higher Tramnere, Birkenhead.

Meanwhile in World War 2:

1945: Private Ernest James Grendall (Age 26) 4th Bn. Dunkirk Memorial, France. Son of William Grendall, and of Lily May Grendall, of Coney Hill, Gloucester.

Also: 15th…the Ides of March

44BC – Julius Caesar assassinated

1892 – Liverpool FC founded (on yer scousers)