Andy Adams

Making a Shelter Inside the Large Rock

@Alan_K_Sweeney time spent on recce 😉

Latest issue of "The Crater News" file:///C:/Users/famou/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/SKC193YL/Newsletter%20No.10.pdf from Derek Bird contain unfortunate news. Bonne Chance Derek, your achievements & legacy are considerable👍 hawthornridgeca.com

@MikeTappTweets I fail to understand how you can put the lessons of your Army career aside and vote in favour of prosecuting Northern Ireland veterans. You might at least have argued for the withdrawal of IRA ‘comfort’ letters. If you had been in my Regiment you would be barred from reunions.

Ive been able to acquire the Memorial Scroll for #Chorley Pal, Pte Pilkington. He died in 1917. The scroll now joins his medals already in my collection. Interestingly, I also have the Memorial Scroll of Pte Proctor, George's next door neighbour. #chorleypal #accringtonpals #WW1

I am looking for book recommends for the Tunisia Campaign 1942-43 to support a battlefield study. Already read @James1940 and @sauldavid66. Got the new Tiger 131 book from @TankMuseum as suggested by @Tunisia_1943. Focus is on the British. Any ideas #militaryhistory experts?

Do you have family members who served in the Second World War?

The Christmas Truce 1914: Henry Williamson recalls his experiences as a young soldier in the London Rifle Brigade which began on this evening 111 years ago tonight.

Wishing our friends and colleagues a wonderful festive season. Rick & Terry @pro5w @GreatWarNerd

Just to let people know the latest newsletter is now available in the members area of our website...another cracking issue!

Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, Black Watch, land in Sicily at dawn, 10 July 1943. You can watch our video on the Allied invasion of Sicily here: bit.ly/48J8C7H Film: IWM AYY 496/2-1

Growing up, I loved "This is Your Life", especially when those under the spotlight were war heroes. Major General John Frost was the focus of the 6 April 1977 episode. He had led an operation to capture German radar equipment at Bruneval in 42, then saw action in North Africa, Sicily and, of course, Arnhem where his battalion held out against all odds until they were overwhelmed. "This is Your Life" had many war hero guests, including SOE and Resistance members, ace pilots etc. It was a different time where our national heroes were lauded - I miss it.

Last night was something special. An absolute privilege to present on behalf of the @Armyfa1888 at the Army Foundation College Harrogate — the place where my Army journey began back in 1988. Honoured to speak to the next generation of soldiers and proud to give something back.

@GreatWarNerd Capt Alfred Higgins Burne DSO

@GreatWarNerd Brownlow ?

Thanks to all who attended this mornings ceremony. Very well attended indeed. We will always remember them

#OnThisDay in 1918, HQ Staff 11/East Lancashire (#AccringtonPals) at #Geraardsbergen (Grammont). Photo thanks to Jane Maclean. @LANCS_REGT

#OnThisDay in 1917, L/204 John Richardson was awarded the Military Medal. John had enlisted in the #Accrington & #Burnley Howitzers and post-war would play for @ASFCofficial. Photo thanks to the late Geoff Taylor.