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This inaugural ceremony starts with the unveiling of a plaque on the HQ of Beresford, Castaños and Blake before the battle of Albuera. As part of the 4th Division, supported by the Loyal Lusitanian Legion, the Fusilier Brigade under Lt. Col. Myers confronted the numerically stronger French Corps of Werle. Pounded by French artillery, after a half hour musketry duel, the Fusiliers charged and broke the French. 50% of the Brigade were killed or wounded and Myers was killed, to be buried at Valverde.
The traditional ceremony will be held at the British Cemetery at Elvas on Wednesday, 14 May, starting at 10.45. Eucharist will be celebrated before the Ceremony in the Chapel by the Rev. Fran Le Blanc at 09.45. Dress for gentlemen is suit or blazer with tie and medals. After the ceremony, the Chapel and Museum will be open to visitors.
The Cemetery
Wreath bearers
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Afterwards a seated lunch has been organised at the Varchotel (5km west on the N4 Elvas to Lisbon road), during which there will be a talk in English by José Maria Gallardo entiltled ‘Peace in War: British & Portuguese Troops in the Upper Floodplains of the Guadiana River in March and September 1812’ and the customary fund-raising auction will take place.
Sta Maria Breach
Badajoz Castle walls
Conducted by Mark Crathorne, this guided tour is exclusively for paid-up members. The meeting point is in the car park opposite the Dom Luís hotel, Elvas, at 09.30, where members will travel in a car pool. See the flyer below for full details:
All are invited to the ceremony organised by the Vila Viçosa municipality to honour the many British casualties who were buried after the battle of Talavera de la Reina in 1809 (two years before the British Cemetery, Elvas). Refreshments will be served afterwards. Further details to follow.
The habitual commemoration of the Battle of Albuera in the main square of La Albuera starts at 11:30 (Spanish time). This will be followed by wreath laying at the PWRR Obelisk, lunch, and The Silent Toast. Further details to follow.
The Memorlal in the main square of La Albuera
The PWRR Obelisk
Further details and the booking form are below. Should you have any queries, please send an email to Eileen Slade at info@british-cemetery-elvas.org
Booking form
