Dadizeele New British Cemetery, Belgium - Liberation Ceremony.

The Historical Societies Dadingisila Dadizele, De Meiboom Gullegem en Wibilinga Wevelgem commemorated the liberation of the region on October 14th, 1918 by the 36th (Ulster) Division and the end of the Great War, at 15.00h on Sunday, October 14th 2018, at Dadizeele New British Cemetery.

 

Unveiling of the new headstone for Pte E. J. Tippett, served as Tibbet, in the presence of his family. Enlisted at 17, lied about his age but passed all tests, said he was 19 and 4 months, probably that is why he changed his name at enlistment. KIA today 100 years - Oct 14, 1918 at the age of 19.