101 years ago today 20/6/1915: Private Albert John Williams 1st Bn. Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France.

Private Arthur Jenkins (Age 31) Thelwall (All Saints) Churchyard, Grappenhall, United Kingdom. Son of Peter Jenkins. Served in the South African Campaign.

Private Joseph Ardern (Age 20) 1st Bn. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium. Son of Richard Thomas and Hannah Maria Ardern, of 22, Ellesmere Avenue, Marple, Cheshire.

Private Walter Long 1st Bn. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.        

100 years ago today 20/6/1916:

NIL

Meanwhile in World War 2:  

1942: Lieutenant Harry Davies 1st Bn. Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta.

VC Winner…

1858: William Waller of 25th Bombay Light Infantry in Indian Mutiny, Gwalior, India.

Also…

1900 – Boxer rebellion, 55 days siege begins

1975 – Jaws released

Happy birthday…

1925 – Audie Murphy