An author is trying to trace families devastated by the loss of the Sandringham Company at Gallipoli.
Nineteen of the 16 officers and 250 men of the Norfolk Regiment lost in action at Suvla Bay on August 12, 1915, came from the Royal Estate.
Grooms, gardeners and gamekeepers signed up to fight for King and country in the First World War, led by the King George V's land agent, Frank Beck.
To this day, mystery surrounds exactly what happened after they began their advance towards Turkish lines through a smoke-filled forest.
There were even some reports of the men disappearing into a mysterious loaf-shaped cloud, which descended on the battlefield.
But it seems more likely they were mown down by enemy snipers or machine gun nests during fierce fighting.
Now Ely-based author and political blogger Ellee Seymour is researching a book on the ill-fated campaign.
'I would like to write about the impact this had on the lives of families left behind, the women who mourned them, and how this small Norfolk community rebuilt itself,' she said.
'I believe these are stories that need to be told to keep the memory alive of the Sandringham Company, the most loyal estate staff who signed up in 1915 following Kitchener's appeal to fight for their country, but sadly were never seen again.
'I would very much like to speak to descendants of these men, or local historians and anyone who can help me tell this fascinating story through the eyes of the women of Sandringham.'
Capt Beck and his men are honoured on a stone memorial cross which was erected near the Visitor Centre at Sandringham and a stained-glass window in the church at nearby West Newton.
In 1999, a drama documentary All The King's Men was filmed, starring David Jason as Beck.
But there was controversy over its ending, which showed the Sandringham men being executed in cold blood after being taken prisoner.
It seems likely they found themselves several hundred yards behind enemy lines and separated from the main force during the fierce battle.
Anyone who can help can call Ellee Seymour on 01353 648564 or email elleeseymour@googlemail.com.
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