Simon Verdegem

Today we laid to rest the South African soldier recovered during the Hill 80 project.

With his reburial, the last of the men we found has now received a final resting place.

More than 100 missing soldiers have been recovered and honoured thanks to the support of so many.

Today we laid to rest the South African soldier recovered during the Hill 80 project.

With his reburial, the last of the men we found has now received a final resting place.

More than 100 missing soldiers have been recovered and honoured thanks to the support of so many.

Today’s office reminded me why I love what I do

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If you're interested in this @theresthistory.bsky.social series, you'll like this chat with the brilliant archaeologist @simonverdegem.bsky.social of Dig Hill 80 and other compelling #FWW archaeology projects.

Echoes from the Trenches: WW1 Unearthed - with Simon Verdegem

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Our last man will finally be laid to rest.

He was recovered during our DigHill80 project, and while his exact identity could not be uncovered, the evidence was sufficient to determine that he had served with the South African Infantry.

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The chances of identification seemed very poor, until thorough historical research followed by DNA led to the identification of a young soldier from Newfoundland, Private John Lambert.

For some cases the delay was too long and they died of their wounds at the RAP. These men were buried on the spot in field graves. Their burial site, erased by heavy shelling, remained unknown, until a few years ago the remains of 8 soldiers were recovered #FWW #Archaeology

For some reason the location of the RAP remained unknown by Field Ambulances and evacuation of the wounded didn't start. On his own initiative, the M.O. of the Hants started sending German POW's back to evacuate stretcher cases and so restored the line of evacuation #History

That day, RAMC units of the 29th Division installed a Regimental Aid Post here at the banks of the Steenbeek (between Ruisseau Farm and Tuffs/Taffs Farm) in support of the attack on Langemark.
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#OTD in 1917, Pte. John Lambert was killed near Langemark. Being buried in the field his body was lost until 2016 when we discovered his remains together with 7 others. He was identified in 2020 and reburied
@cwgc.bsky.social New Irish Farm Cemetery in 2022.

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I’m truly honored to have been part of this project. The end result is absolutely impressive! Congratulations to everyone who made it possible.

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YouTube video by VISITFLANDERS Rest in Peace Captain Walker #InFlandersFields

Seven years ago he was finally laid to rest at
@cwgc.bsky.social New Irish Farm Cemetery. Before the ceremony we took his relatives to some key locations where we know their ‘Uncle Jack’ has been. It was an emotional moment when we reached the spot where he was found.
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Cpt Walker was killed when he jumped out of a bomb crater. Many witness accounts reported on his death, they varied greatly on how he met his end but they all agreed on how fearless he led his men, with his revolver in his hand, shouting: ‘Come on lads”.

In 2016 a new pipeline was constructed over the same ground. On this small stretch of land 15 soldiers were found. One of them was Henry John Innes Walker from New Zealand, killed at about the same time as the Gallipoli landing.

Germans took new positions overnight and where already at the farmhouse on the left (Oblong Farm). Unaware, the Warwicks advanced in closed formation. 20min later it was all over. 10th Brigade suffered 2000+ casualties (1/RW: 17 officers and 500 other ranks of whom 192 missing)

#OTD in 1915, Hull's attack (10th Brigade), one of the counterattacks in the early days of 2nd Ypres. 1st Royal Warwicks advanced over this ground towards Kitchener's Wood (behind farm buildings on the right)

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Bodies of 22 Great War soldiers found in Ieper

Great work by Bert Heyvaert together with @cwgc.bsky.social, the German VDK and the French Direction de la mémoire, de culture et des archives.

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Yes, found in a German backpack near Langemark. Very likely lost during the first battle of Ypres.

No, it’s a No 27 fuze.

Thanks

Any info would be great, manuals or other too. Found evidence that there was an mortar emplacement in the trench where we found that toffee apple

Looking for photos of the 2-in Medium Trench Mortar, (Toffee Apple or Plum Pudding), along with its accessories-crate, periscope, and other equipment-in use in the trenches. Can anyone #help with pictures, sources or references?
Any help is much appreciated!
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It was a remarkable experience to take part in this unique research in Reningelst! Together with archaeologists from Flanders and China, we searched for traces of the Chinese Labour Corps. The first results reveal structures of the camp. #FWW #Archaeology

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Now on video! 🎥 The Shindig #Podcast episode I did with Tom and Luke is now available with incredible photos that bring our discussion to life. See the preserved trenches, remarkable finds, and powerful stories.

Watch here: youtu.be/EYUniJ_NZuo?...

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Thank you: In the first three days of release, we have already had 400+ views of our fully-illustrated video podcast on the sites and astonishingly well preserved finds of the #WW1 Flanders battlefields with expert archaeologist, @simonverdegem.bsky.social.

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YouTube video by Red River Archaeology Group Uncovering personal stories of World War I #podcast #history #archaeology #worldwar1

#WW1: In this clip, @simonverdegem.bsky.social talks to @thebigelbee.bsky.social about finding the remains of a cuddly toy in a First World War German soldier's backpack discovered in Flanders.

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YouTube video by Red River Archaeology Group Echoes from the Trenches: WW1 Unearthed – with Simon Verdegem

Now on video! 🎥 The Shindig #Podcast episode I did with Tom and Luke is now available with incredible photos that bring our discussion to life. See the preserved trenches, remarkable finds, and powerful stories.

Watch here: youtu.be/EYUniJ_NZuo?...

#WW1 #Archaeology #History

Echoes from the Trenches: WW1 Unearthed – with Simon Verdegem The Shindig - An Archaeology Podcast · Episode

Honoured to join the Shindig #Podcast! 🎙️ We explore the battlefields of Flanders Fields, uncovering trench warfare, powerful stories of the missing, and incredible projects like Dig Hill 80

Listen here: t.co/6ostoGAQKS

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Should be working now. Here is it again

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