EACH year the Kings Own Yorkshire light Infantry Battlefield tours organise pilgrimages to the battle area of the First World War.
The tour is on September 22 to 26 and seats are still available.
This year we plan to visit the Somme battlefields, the Ypres Salient, Arras, Vimy Ridge and Loos battlefield areas if requested.
One hundred years ago on July 1, 1916 the Battle of the Somme began.
After the first day of fighting the British Army casualties were in the vicinity of 57,000, the highest casualty figure the British Army ever suffered.
The Battle of the Somme was over on November 18, 1916.
The trips specialise in visiting specific cemeteries or memorials on the above mentioned battlefields and an experienced battlefield guide will accompany each trip.
We can also assist people in tracing war graves.
The K.O.Y.L.I. Battlefield pilgrimages was formed as a charitable hobby in 1990 by ex-servicemen who have many years of experience in conducting visits to the First World War battlefield areas.
These trips are open to anyone who might be interested.
For more contact John Battye, 32 Rhodes Street, Hightown, Castleford, West Yorkshire WF10 5LL or call 01977 734614.
JOHN BATTYE Castleford
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