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THE YPRES TIMES
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.
A reader of The Ypres Times asks whether
any other readers are in a position to give an
account of the capture of our trenches in front
of Lagnicourt and Noreuil (opposite Quéant),
Somme, at the beginning of the great German
attack on the morning of March 21st, 1918.
An account from any survivors of this action
would be especially interesting.
EMBROIDERED BADGES.
These badges can be supplied at 4s. each,
post free. A considerable number have already
been sold, and we are delighted to hear that the
badges have given entire satisfaction to our
members who have received them. Applica
tions to the Secretary.
REGIMENTAL STATISTICS.
The following statistics have been compiled
from regimental records of the Scots Guards in
order that they may be included on the Regi
mental Commemoration Brasses in the Church of
St. George.
The total number of Officers, Warrant Officers
and Guardsmen killed in the Ypres Salient
during the Great War, 1914-1918, was as
follows Officers, 40 Warrant Officers, 3
Sergeants, 31 Corporals, 62 and Guardsmen,
593. Total, 729.
CHURCH OF ST. GEORGE, YPRES.
There is an excellent drawing of the interior
of the church in the Architectural room of the
Royal Academy this year (No. 1272).
Photographs, size 6J in. by 5 in., of the
interior of the Church of St. George, Ypres, can
be purchased at 8d. each, post free. Applica
tions to the Secretary, Ypres League, 9, Baker
Street, London, W.i.
AN ALSO-RAN.
A Silver Button Badge of the Ypres League
was found by a non-member on the Epsom
course on Derby Day. Should any of our
members recollect having lost this particular
badge, kindly apply to Headquarters of the
League, when it will be gladly returned to its
owner.
WREATHS.
Arrangements are made by the Ypres League
to place wreaths for relatives on the graves of
British soldiers situated in France and Belgium
at the following times of the year
EASTER, ARMISTICE DAY, CHRISTMAS.
The wreaths may be composed of natural
flowers, laurel or holly, and can be bought at
the following prices12s. 6d., 15s. 6d., and 20s.,
according to the size and quality of the wreath.
The above prices include placing on the grave
and one unmounted photograph and negative,
post card size, which will be sent to the relative,
showing the wreath in position. For wreaths
placed at the request of relatives on special
dates, other than Easter, Armistice Day and
Christmas, an extra charge will be necessary,
according to the location of the grave.
PHOTOGRAPHS OF WAR GRAVES.
The Ypres League has made arrangements
whereby it is able to supply photographs (nega
tive, and one print, post card size, unmounted)
of graves situated in the Ypres Salient, and in
the Hazebrouck and Armentières areas, at the
price of 1 os. each. Prices for photographs
taken in the Somme area may be obtained on
application.
All applications for photographs should be sent
to the Secretary, together with remittance, giving
the regimental particulars of the soldier, name of
cemetery, and number of plot, row and grave.
MODELS OF DEMARCATION STONE.
Plaster models of the Demarcation Stone can
be Supplied from Head Office.
All members are aware that 240 granite
demarcation stones stretch from the Swiss
border to the sea, marking the extreme line of
advance of the German invasion. The League
paid for seven of these stones which have been
erected in the Ypres Salient.
The model, which is 6 inches in height, may
be used for a paperweight or as an ornament.
Price 5s., post free, in United Kingdom.
Applications to the Secretary, Ypres League.
YPRES LEAGUE TIE.
The Ypres League Tie is on sale, price 3s. 6d., post free. The tie is made of good
quality silk in a pretty shade of cornflower blue, relieved by a narrow gold stripe.
The tie continues to prove very popular, and every member of the League should possess'
one.
Applications to the Secretary, Ypres League, 9, Baker Street, London, W.i.
