Posts by Edmund O'Sullivan
Remembering Rifleman Albert Fitzgibbon.
We have recently received a remarkably moving note from Paul Fitzgibbon in connection with his father, Albert, who was killed in Tunisia during February 1943 while serving with the London Irish Rifles. “A twisting pathway of discovery has led me to this amazing website. A letter dated 20.11.1945 from Edmund O’Sullivan was found quite recently…
Read MoreVisit to Tunisia – Day 6
Sunday 18th March 2018. Today’s filming in Tunis took us to: Avenue Habib Bourguiba. Bay of Tunis. Carthage. Mohammad V Avenue. St George’s Anglican Church.
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Saturday 17th March 2018. Today’s filming took us to: Sousse. Kairouan. Hammamet.
Read MoreVisit to Tunisia – Day 4
Friday 16th March 2018. Today’s filming took us to: Longstop Hill. Heidous. Jebel Bettiour Jebel Ang Kef el Tior. Tanngoucha. British Ambassador’s Residence in Tunis.
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Thursday 15th March 2018. Today’s filming took us to: Beja CWGC Cemetery. The Bridge at Beja. Jebel Mahdi.
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Wednesday 14th March 2018. Our filming today took us to: Stuka Farm/Ridge. Bou Arada. El Aroussa. Steamroller Farm. Medjez-el-Bab CWGC Cemetery.
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Tuesday 13th March 2018. Our filming today took us to: Goubellat. Grandstand Hill. Hills 286/279. Two Tree Hill.
Read MoreThe Irish Brigade Song Book.
We have been sent a remarkable memento of the Irish Brigade’s time in Italy. During 1944, the Brigade published a book of songs that soon became a staple musical accompaniment to their relaxed periods out of the line. On St Patrick’s Day in March 1945, the Brigade HQ hosted a social occasion to which they…
Read MoreRoyal Irish Fusilier, Edward Graham, found by his sons 74 years after his death
Royal Irish Fusilier Edward Graham’s grave was finally found by his twin sons last week, more than 74 years after he died in a German ambush near Maletto in August 1943. Edward and Sydney Graham attended the rededication ceremony for their father at Catania Commonwealth War Grave (CWGC) cemetery on 4th October 2017. Previously, the…
Read MoreFusilier Edward Graham – From County Durham to Maletto in Sicily.
We are absolutely honoured to confirm that a re-dedication ceremony for Fusilier Edward Graham will take place at Catania CWGC cemetery on Wednesday 4th October 2017. After years of exhaustive research undertaken by Fusilier Graham’s twin sons, Edward and Sydney, they recently learnt that the CWGC and the MoD have confirmed that the “Known Unto…
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