IrishGunner

Nice. A couple recognizable regiments for me... Including my first regiment, 94th Field Artillery. That is a scarce unofficial crest you have for the 94th, theater made.

I like it as well. Too bad you are missing the Victory Medal.

"It's sure death, but remember we are Irish!" Indeed. Thanks for posting.

Congratulations, Jim. You should be very proud of your work.

Second article in the Artillery in the First World War series published: Artillery in the First World War: France - Vive la Soixante-Quinze Also: See my blog to see how First World War artillery compares to World Cup

Germany defeated France in the 2014 World Cup football Quarter Finals. France 0 - 1 Germany German artillery destroyed the Belgian frontier forts in 1914 and the country was eliminated, but French artillery helped win the Battle of the Marne, saving Paris. (Belgium was also eliminated in the 2014 World Cup Quarterfinals by Argentina.) To read more about German and French artillery in the First World War: Artillery in the First World War: The Kaiser’s Guns Artillery in the First World War: France - Vive la Soixante-Quinze To see more German football: Watch the 2014 World Cup Final in Estádio Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro on 13 July To see more French football: Wait until 2018. France won in 1918. Can they win in 2018 versus Germany?

Thanks for sharing the Kriegserinnerungskreuz and info in Post #1; very interesting.

If you aren't reading this site everyday, you are missing some great articles. Posted on the site today: South Africa's Deputy President marks 98th anniversary of Battle of Delville Wood Anger at Algerian participation in France's Centenary Bastille Day

An interesting article. I have always thought about adding one of the London George V school medals to my WWI collection. I lost an auction this weekend on a "periphery" medal. A medal for a member of the committee commemorating the 1814 Battle of North Point, Baltimore - which immediately preceded the attack on Fort McHenry resulting in the US National Anthem lyrics in the form of the poem by Francis Scott Key. The medal was from 1914 - the 100th anniversary of the battle and authorized the wearer to attend a reception. Since this year is the 200th anniversary, I thought it would be a great addition. There are some great periphery pieces out there.

"Hard" is an understatement. Finding Fussartillerie units is extremely difficult. If you haven't searched the Forum, here are some old threads you might find interesting: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/41133-total-total-total-confusion/?hl=munitions#entry380548 http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/56932-artillerie-gunners-in-uniform/?hl=%20shoulder%20%20strap And this article: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/page/index.html/_/articles/artillery-in-the-first-world-war-the-kaisers-guns-r42 Can I ask why you are looking for info on FuARBatl Nr. 64? (Unfortunately, I have nothing from this unit.)

Agreed. I think a remake of A Farewell to Arms would be great!

I'm sure there must be a "pure" American angle rather than an "American citizen" in the British Army. (And I bet there are more interesting (amazing?) stories than Alvin York, Eddie Rickenbacker, or Belleau Wood.) This one about The Lost Battalion is decent enough.

I have nothing to add now except concurrence with Dave's already posted expert comments. Later today I'll dig through my notes to see if I can expand anything.

I concur with Doc's comments. In over 30 years in the Army, I saw very, very, very few "officially" engraved medals presented. The only one I personally ever received already engraved was my retirement LOM.

Tempting me to enter, huh, Mervyn?

Armenian with Turkish awards...? Must be pre-1915

Remembering World War I in the Conflict’s Flash Point

The brake is released, the wheels are in motion.

Celebrate...indeed strange. Commemorate...indeed necessary. The phrase, "Those who do not remember their past are condemned to repeat their mistakes." comes to mind. I'm surprised the date has not generated more discussion on GMIC.

The New York Herald, June 28, 1914

Here is an article "detailing" the 100th Anniversary of the "spark". Seems a bit underwhelming to me...

David, thanks for the report. Quite interesting. And maybe disappointing.