Achiet-le-Grand during WW1

I have lived in the village of Achiet-le-grand for more than twenty years and I am married to a British woman.

My wife "Dawn" worked four years for Avril Williams at Ocean's villers Tea Room and works now at the Thiepval visitor centre.

During this time, I listened to Avril, her guests and learned about WW1.

I  became friend with Teddy and Phoebe Colligan the people who run the Ulster tower at Thiepval. After visiting Achiet-le-grand military cemetery Teddy encouraged me to explore further the history of the village during WW1 as we noticed lost of different badges.

It isn't easy to find information about a less well known WW1 area. I am hoping that someone, somewhere may have more details, photos, parts of diaries, soldiers details ect...to help me in my research and build this website.

I would welcome any help!

I am also vice-president of the Somme Remembrance Association www.somme-remembrance.org and Friend of the Somme in support of The Somme Association Ltd.
                    

Philippe Drouin