Locre

When we were back at Locre after this tour, General Shipley spoke to the Battalion on parade and thanked them for the good work done, especially congratulating Vann, and on the following day the General Officer

The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914 - 1919 History of the 1/8th Battalion W. C. C. Weetman

The same night, which turned out to be miserably wet, we left Locre, to take over the trench sector in front of Kemmel held by the 1st

The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914 - 1919 History of the 1/8th Battalion W. C. C. Weetman

After following a column of motor-lorries a couple of miles -- we stuck twice in trying to get past the rearmost lorry -- we tried the road by Dranoutre and Locre.

Adventures of a Despatch Rider William Henry Lowe Watson

Neuve Eglise, Bailleul, Dranoutre and Locre are all mixed up with

The Emma Gees Herbert Wes McBride

If we did not play Bridge after our walks, we would look in at the theatre or stroll across to dinner and Bridge with Gibson and his brother officers of the K.O.S.B., then billeted at Locre.

Adventures of a Despatch Rider William Henry Lowe Watson

A puncture kept me at Bailleul after the others had gone on to Locre.

Adventures of a Despatch Rider William Henry Lowe Watson

I had two more runs to the Ypres district before we left Locre.

Adventures of a Despatch Rider William Henry Lowe Watson

Our work at Locre was not confined to riding and cable-laying.

Adventures of a Despatch Rider William Henry Lowe Watson

Then we were handed over to a friendly sergeant, who believed in more gentlemanly methods, and at Locre we had great rides -- though Pollers, who was gently unhorsed, is still firmly convinced that wind-mills form the finest deterrent to cavalry.

Adventures of a Despatch Rider William Henry Lowe Watson

We left the Convent at Locre in a dream, and took up quarters at St Jans

Adventures of a Despatch Rider William Henry Lowe Watson