THE Herefordshire Regimental Museum has put out a last call for memories of the Hereford residents who fought at Gallipoli during the First World War.

Colonel Andy Taylor, the museum’s curator, took part in the Whitehall parade on the weekend that saluted the centenary of the landings and subsequent campaign and laid a wreath in the capital to commemorate all the Herefordshire soldiers who served at Suvla Bay.

The Herefordshire Regiment lost 70 men killed while more than 950 were evacuated through wounds and illness.

From a total of 1,100, only 80 were fit when they were evacuated in December.

Almost 500,000 allied troops were involved and over half of them became casualties; killed in action or evacuated due to wounds or illness.

The conditions were appalling with heat, water shortages, difficult terrain, disease and a determined enemy.

The county will hold its own commemorations of the Suvla Bay landings in August with an open day at Suvla Barracks on August 8.

This will include many historic displays including the medals of 100 men of the Herefords that served at Gallipoli.

A memorial tablet will also be dedicated and the day will conclude with the traditional ceremony of Sounding of Retreat.

The following day, there will be a Commemorative Evensong Service at the Cathedral at 3.30pm.

The Museum would be pleased to hear from any one who has knowledge of The Herefordshire Regiment and their time at Suvla Bay To help, call the museum on 01432 359917.