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Headstone of Private Richard le Page, 26 March 1918
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Headstone of Private Richard le Page, 26 March 1918
Le Page, who was 42 years old, was in the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry. He is buried in Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery. The Regiment was formed at the end of 1916 from the Guernsey Militia. Date: 2016
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This poignant photograph captures the headstone of Private Richard Le Page, who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country at the age of 42 during the First World War. The headstone, located in Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery in Ieper (Ypres), Belgium, bears the inscription of his name, regiment, and date of death - 26 March 1918. Private Le Page was a proud member of the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry, a regiment that was formed towards the end of 1916 from the Guernsey Militia. The regiment played a significant role in the First World War, particularly in the Battle of Ypres, which took place between 1914 and 1918. The image of Private Le Page's headstone was captured in 2016, over a century after his death. The passing of time has not diminished the importance of his sacrifice, and the headstone stands as a testament to the bravery and resilience of the soldiers who fought in the Great War. The Royal Guernsey Light Infantry was a unique regiment, as it was the only regiment from the British Channel Islands to serve in the war. The regiment's history is an essential part of Guernsey's heritage, and the headstone of Private Le Page serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women of the island during this pivotal period in history.
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