Contributions of the group Military Graves & Memorials

Seaford Station WI Regiment plaque 16 2 2026 captioned

nobody@ipernity.com (Phil Sutters) — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:06:55 +0000

Although this commemorates a centenary from 1915-16, I don't seem to have photographed this plaque until it was replaced following a refurbishment of the station in early 2026.

The Vernon Memorial Portsmouth 18 11 2025

nobody@ipernity.com (Phil Sutters) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:14:12 +0000

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This is the second photo of this memorial. When the first was taken there was no water in the surrounding area. www.ipernity.com/doc/philsutters/51358670/in/album/515827
The water makes gives a more authentic look to the work.
Two panels with information about HMS Vernon are in neighbouring photos.

Monty D-Day Museum Southsea 18 11 2025

nobody@ipernity.com (Phil Sutters) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:25:13 +0000

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A soldier of WW2 Southsea 18 11 2025

nobody@ipernity.com (Phil Sutters) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:25:13 +0000

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Armistice Day

nobody@ipernity.com (Amelia) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:11:03 +0000

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At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them.

The Armistice, an agreement to end the fighting of the First World War as a prelude to peace negotiations, began at 11am on 11 November 1918.

Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life. We remember the Armed Forces, and their families, from Britain and the Commonwealth, the vital role played by the emergency services and those who have lost their lives as a result of conflict or terrorism.

The red poppy is a symbol of both Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future. During WW1, much of the fighting took place in Western Europe. The countryside was blasted, bombed and fought over repeatedly. Previously beautiful landscapes turned to mud; bleak and barren scenes where little or nothing could grow. There was a notable and striking exception to the bleakness - the bright red Flanders poppies.

Both World Wars were so terrible, and there was the almost unimagiable loss of lives on all sides, the tragic loss of lives in armed forces and civilians alike, but what have we learnt in the last 80 years I wonder?

Saint Mary's Church - The Senlac Window - Battle - 5 6 2018

nobody@ipernity.com (Phil Sutters) — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:28:01 +0000

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Bognor War Memorial 19 5 2025

nobody@ipernity.com (Phil Sutters) — Fri, 23 May 2025 15:51:01 +0000

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This memorial commemorates the fallen of both World Wars. The Roll of Honour for those who died in WW1 is in the local hospital which was built as a memorial. Those who died in WW2 are honoured on the two tablets that flank this memorial.

Bognor War Memorial 39-45 Roll of Honour A-J 19 5 2025

nobody@ipernity.com (Phil Sutters) — Fri, 23 May 2025 15:51:06 +0000

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Bognor War Memorial 39-45 Roll of Honour K-Y 19 5 2025

nobody@ipernity.com (Phil Sutters) — Fri, 23 May 2025 15:51:08 +0000

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Warriors' Chapel Canterbury Cathedral 26 3 2025

nobody@ipernity.com (Phil Sutters) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:36:07 +0000

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The standards are the regimental 'colours' of regiments from Kent and neighbouring areas. They represent the spirits of the regiments and are highly valued as historical memorials to the soldiers. They are laid up here when they are replaced and are not cleaned or mended, as they carry with them soil, gun smoke and in some cases blood stains from the battles in which they were carried.