In June 1917, members of the 45th Battalion, AIF fought in the Battle of Messines, south of Ypres in Belgium. Along with many others, these men were killed and were reported to have been buried in a potential mass grave near the road known as ‘Huns’ Walk’. The Burials Officer of the 4th Division, AIF who had been a surveyor prior to the war, recorded the location of these men. Based on reports and these records, the Australian Army’s Unrecovered War Casualties team travelled to Belgium to conduc

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Messines Ridge: ‘Then and Now’ The Battle of Messines, fought on 7 June 1917 near Ypres, Belgium, was a major Allied offensive planned by General Herbert Plumer. British, Australian, and New Zealand forces aimed to seize the Messines Ridge — a vital German defensive stronghold. At dawn, 19 vast mines detonated beneath the German lines, shattering the ridge and heralding the assault. Supported by intense artillery fire and precise coordination, the New Zealand Division led the attack, capturing t

6.5K views · 247 reactions | The German Oosttaverne line was a crucial objective during the Battle of Messines. It was captured on 7 June 1917, but at a cost. #Messines100 #WeAreCWGC | Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Facebook