Fletcher Alderwin Brand Today being ANZAC Day, I have decided to honour my great-grandfather, Fletcher Alderwin Brand, who served in World War I. Today Australia commemorates all the people who have served to allow our country to remain free. Early Years Fletcher was born on 16 December 1881 in Dongara, Western Australia, the seventh of ten children, to David…
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…
A recent post I wrote was about a photo I found in a box my mum gave me – Who is in the Photo? I liked writing it so much I’ve decided to make this a regular thing. Today I present: Who is in the Photo – V Day World War II Street Party. At first…