The week 21 challenge for the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks is Military. When I saw the challenge for this week, I could not believe how well the dates coincided. I had already intended to write a post for this week to coincide with the 100-year anniversary of the death of my great-great-uncle Hilton in World War I. What a…
Have you ever wondered where your ancestors killed in action are buried? In war, especially the First World and Second World Wars, the dead remained in the country in which they died. Sometimes there was no record of where they were buried. In some cases, there were details of the person’s death and their exact burial position. These bodies were…
Today, being Remembrance Day, I felt it fitting to remember my ancestors who served in World War I. The brave men and women who served in the first world war (and of course all subsequent wars) are to be remembered for their bravery and sacrifice. The families at home need to be remembered as well. This war had a terrible…
Fletcher wandered down the street of Alexandria, Egypt heading towards the noise coming from the pub. His ship had landed early this morning and he had been given a few hours to unwind before his war started. He noticed a vacant stool at the bar and took up his position ordering a beer. “Hello” said a soldier in a cheery…
The screen door slammed behind Gladys as she came running into the house. “Gladys! Shut the door gently!” her mother called from the kitchen, where she was making lunch. Breathlessly Gladys said, “The mail was in. There is a letter from Hilton.” Edith wiped her hands on her apron and reached for the letter. It had been nearly two months…