Graveside - Arras

**Cavebear58** · 22nd October 08, 04:29 AM

Visiting the grave of my Great Uncle - 2nd Lt Len Bartlett - d. 9/4/1917 @ Arras, Northern France.

Gunn kilt by Kinloch Anderson (yes, I know it's a to the bottom of my knees I feel more comfortable with it at that length)
Military sporran - ex Fife Jeomanry 1950s - with regimental badge of Royal Army Chaplains Corp
Red double loop flashes
Khaki-Olive hose from What Price Glory
Brown officers brogues by Cheney
Olive-Red pullover from Musto

Looking a bit grim as it was quite emotional being the first member of his family to visit his grave in 91 years and his being the last grave in the family (all the rest have been cremated).

Cheers, Graham.

**Jock Scot** · 22nd October 08, 05:55 AM

"Lest we forget".

**Andrewson** · 22nd October 08, 07:09 AM

Yes, I have always found those graveyards - including those for the fallen German soldiers - very emotional places too, and I thankfully do not have any relatives to seek out there. The extreme youth of all those men strikes a strong chord with me. So I am not at all surprised at your dignified and respectful expression. Entirely appropriate - as is the way you are dressed.

**Cavebear58** · 22nd October 08, 11:02 AM

Hello Andrewson - and another kilt in Oxfordshire!

Thanks for your message. I hope we shall see you at the Royal Oak in Oxford on Nov 10th.

Best wishes, Graham.

**Ian.MacAllan** · 22nd October 08, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by Andrewson

. . . The extreme youth of all those men . . .

In all the wars for which dependable records are extant, the majority of military casualties have been men between 18 and 25 years old. Military authorities much prefer men in this range because younger ones are harder to train and discipline and older ones tend to have less physical strength and endurance.

.