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Headstone of Lance Corporal W H Barnes of 8th Bn Cheshire Regiment, which features an acorn with #oak leaves; he is buried in Turin, Italy
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Headstone of Lance Corporal W H Barnes of 8th Bn Cheshire Regiment, which shows a regimental emblem with an acorn between two #oak leaves. It is believed that the acorn and oak leaves were granted by King George III in 1743 to commemorate the regiment's role in saving the King at the Battle of Dettingen. (Photo courtesy of Emma Pace)
October 27, 2025 at 9:36 AM