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War Graves Gardeners

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by Caitlin DeAngelis

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In 1940, the Imperial War Graves Commission had 526 full-time employees in France and Belgium. Nearly all of them were British veterans of the First World War who stayed behind to care for the graves of their fallen comrades. They were still living on the old battlefields of the Western Front in 1940, when the Germans returned. This podcast tells the stories of War Graves gardeners and their families during the Second World War. It was researched and written by Caitlin DeAngelis, author of "The Caretakers: War Graves Gardeners and the Secret Battle to Save Allied Airmen in WWII"

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9/24/2023

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Recent Episodes

October 14, 2023

Marcel Hayler

An interview with Marcel Hayler, who grew up in Aubers (in northern France), where his father, Henry Hayler, was a War Graves gardener.This interview includes discussion of Marcel's childhood on the FWW battlefields, the presence of British troops in Aubers in 1939-1940, and the Hayler family's harrowing evacuation in May 1940.With many thanks to Marcel, André, and Karen Hayler.

October 2, 2023

Charles Henry Holton

Content warning: This episode discusses Nazi crimes against humanity, conditions in internment camps, and suicide.Charles Henry Holton was the first War Graves gardener to die in a German internment camp.An ex-sapper from Buckinghamshire, Charlie cared for the British military cemeteries on the Somme. He lived in Hébuterne with his wife, Maria, and their six children. During the invasion of France in 1940, the Holtons were unable to evacuate their large family. Charlie and his oldest son, Noël, were arrested and sent to an internment camp. Charlie died just nine months later, in April 1941.Credits:researched, written, and narrated by Caitlin G. DeAngelisphoto of C. H. Holton’s grave by Megan Kellehersound editing by Fiona Hopkinsmusic by Albert Behar via Uppbeat

September 24, 2023

Frederick Martin

Frederick Martin of Bucquoy was, in many ways, a typical War Graves gardener. He served in the First World War, made a life in France, and dedicated himself to caring for the dead.But there is one extraordinary thing about him: a rare personnel file that survives in the archives of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. It contains Fred's own account of his failed attempt to evacuate from France in 1940 and his internment at the hands of the Nazis.War Graves Gardeners, Episode 1: Frederick Martinby Caitlin DeAngeliswith thanks to Jamie Trotter, Andy Lock, and Fiona Hopkins

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What is War Graves Gardeners?: In 1940, the Imperial War Graves Commission had 526 full-time employees in France and Belgium. Nearly all of them were British veterans of the First World War who stayed behind to care for the graves of their fallen comrades. They were still living on the old battlefields of the Western Front in 1940, when the Germans returned.

This podcast tells the stories of War Graves gardeners and their families during the Second World War. It was researched and written by Caitlin DeAngelis, author of "The Caretakers: War Graves Gardeners and the Secret Battle to Save Allied Airmen in WWII"
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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