Tag Archives: World War One

“French Regiment Attacking Germans”

Posted on May 21, 2011 by brushedwithmystery
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World War One Photo #2: Ypres

Posted on May 17, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

If anyone can offer insight into this photo I would appreciate it.  The back says “Ypres,” and the picture is evidently a contrast of a street scene before and after the Great War.  The date on the arch  is Roman … Continue reading →

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World War One Photos Found!

Posted on May 15, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

While in the basement of my infamous  family home, I found  a series of rolled up World War One Photos.  They are AMAZING!  I can’t wait to share them- I want to do some research first. My grandfather was a … Continue reading →

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World War One Ration Book

Posted on March 22, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

Another ‘basement find.’  This was used by my grandfather’s family while they were in England in the First World War. My great grandfather, Lieut Col. T.C.D. Bedell was in command of the 156th Battalion. Rationed food in this booklet: meat, … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from Grandfather’s journal

Posted on January 25, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

June 24, 1919 Chapter 1 My father(Lieut-Col. T.C.D. Bedell) was one of the first to volunteer for active service in August of 1914.  He went to England with the surplus officers and went through all of the terrible hardships on … Continue reading →

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