Battle of the somme

'I felt humbled by their sacrifice'

The descendant of a Somme dispatch rider has spoken of his 'humility' and emotion after completing a commemorative motorbike ride across the battlefield.

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Dodging enemy fire – the life of a dispatch rider

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Battle of the somme

'I felt humbled by their sacrifice'

Bac students read Connexion for exam

Dodging enemy fire – the life of a dispatch rider

Somme biker was vital Anzac link

Labrador Tag Feed

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