102 years ago today 28/8/1914:

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101 years ago today 28/8/1915:

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100 years ago today 28/8/1916: Private Harry Banks (Age 21)11th Bn. Authuile Military Cemetery, France. Son of Richard E. Banks, of 12, Russell Rd., Wallasey,.

Private H Smith9th Bn. Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France.

Company Serjeant Major E Williams19th Bn. Newport (St. Woolos) Cemetery, United Kingdom.

Lance Corporal R Gregory (Age 36)1st Bn. Northwich Cemetery, United Kingdom. Husband of C. Gregory, of 78, Greenall Rd., Northwich.

Private George Wild11th Bn. Thiepval Memorial, France.

Meanwhile in World War 2:  

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VC Winner…

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Also…

1862 – Second Battle of Bull Run

1879 – Cetshwayo captured

Happy birthday…

1943 – David Soul