Of all the missing Australian soldiers from the tragic Fromelles battle, 19th-20th July 1916, approximately 191 of these are thought to have had their bodies collected and buried by the Germans immediately after the battle. These were the men who had amazingly made it into the German trenches and then bravely gave their lives trying to hold them.
Over the last few years, more and more evidence came to light that identified the location of the mass-grave as being at Pheasant Wood on the outskirts of Fromelles.
The recent archaelogical excavation conducted at Pheasant Wood has conclusively proved that the mass graves containing the remains of the missing actually exist. We now await the archaeolgists report to determine the state of the remains and the likelihood of possible identification.
There are two ways you may be able to assist us.
Firstly, if you are descended from the family of one of the listed soldiers, please either complete an Information Report or email us directly.
Secondly, you may be a researcher or have some information about one of the families. If so, please select the soldiers you wish to research from the list of names and email us so we can list your name. As we all have different methods of conducting research, the system you wish to employ is entirely up to you but we would request you keep us up to date with whatever information you may have found. The updated information can be forwarded by means of the Information Report.
We are also seeking as many photos as possible for our gallery of the missing. These photos help to better understand the loss and provide a human face to the names.
The purpose of this website is to create a database containing the names and contact details of as many 'Pheasant Wood' descendants as possible. Upon completion these details are to be forwarded to the Army History Unit for their consideration and investigation if required.
Personal details will remain totally confidential and not be made public unless by express permission.
For any information please email us at fromelles@gmail.com .
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