In Britain and the Commonwealth of Countries, former territories of the British Empire, a red poppy worn on one's lapel is a reminder of the costs of war and those who died fighting those wars. In ...
Ernest Durham was underage when he volunteered for service. He arrived in France in early May 1915 and was one of 487 men rushed to reinforce the 1st Bn Yorks & Lancs during the Battle of Frezenberg ...