In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing,...
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John Mccrae
Lieutenant Colonel
Service No. Unknown
Age 45
Died on 28 January 1918
Canadian Army Medical Corps
WIMEREUX COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France
Son of Col. David McCrae and Janet Simpson Eckford McCrae, of Guelph, Ontario. John McCrae was a Canadian doctor who started to write verse at McGill University. He went to Europe in 1914 as a gunner, but transferred to the Medical Service. His poem 'In Flanders Fields' first appeared in Punch during December 1915 and became the most famous poem of the War. It was written during the second Battle of Ypres. In January 1918 McCrae was appointed consultant to all the British Armies in France but he died of pneumonia before he could take up the post. A book of his poems was published in 1919. McCrae also wrote a book on pathology.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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I cannot believe only one person has commemorated you! (according to website...) No one should forget the person who wrote this poem!
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We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders Fields.
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In Flanders Fields the poppies blow....
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We are the dead. Short days ago we lived. felt dawn, saw sunset glow, loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.
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I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.
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you were a great friend
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in flanders field the poppys blow
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May you live in our hearts forever.
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Thank you from a grateful nation.
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McCrae fought in the 2nd battle of Ypres. Alexis Helmer, a close friend, was killed in the battle. His death inspired McCrae's famous poem.
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Major John McCrae's popular poem was published anonymously in 'Punch' on 8th December and is quoted as one of the reasons that the British ...
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