Anna.

A strange question but one which affects all of us. We are all going to reach that point somewhere in our lives. But there are two problems. For many of us we will reach that dreaded week but never imagine it’s to be our last. Some of us will die suddenly after a heart attack or stroke, or die in accidents. Others of us will have long illnesses and be only too aware we are into our last week of life, but be too ill to do anything at all about it.

So, if I knew it was to be my last week what would I do? I find it difficult to know. Other than spending time with those I love. Try and come to terms with the life I have lived, reconcile myself with the mistakes I have made and maybe revisit the things I have done well. I can’t think of anything else other than saying thank you and goodbye to those who have helped and influenced me. And to go quietly, without a struggle, to whatever lies beyond the curtain.

Regards,

kev35

Martin.

Didn’t feel too comfortable wishing you luck (superstitious) so CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! Not only are you through but you broke the age record as well. Fantastic.

All best wishes for your future career,

kev35

Pah! Terrible list and I bet your photo’s will be terrible too.

Not that I’m bitter, or twisted, or in anyway upset that I couldn’t be there. 😉 🙂 😀

Cracking list, there Andy, some real treasures. Just glad you all met up ok and had a good time. I’ll be there for the next one (if my car ever gets fixed!) Looking forward to the photos which I know you’ve already sent off. Sometimes, I think the murky weather can add atmosphere to a shot.

Regards,

kev35

Tony C.

Hope you don’t mind me jumping in. I researched the histories of two of the people I am proud to call Grandfather. In both cases I had considerable good fortune. For my third Grandfather, no records remain…..as of yet.

You have his attestation paper and his soldiers service book. That should give you his Regimental No. From there you can make enquiries at the Public Record Office in Kew. Researchers will do this for you for a fee. If you need to use one choose one who charges a fixed fee. It is, however, far more rewarding to do it yourself. Their website is http://www.pro.gov.uk Now, only around 40% of soldiers papers survived an air raid during World War 2. Don’t despair, you might drop lucky. Indeed in the case of your Grandfathers brothers their papers may have survived as more survive from casualties.

There are things you can do locally. As the brothers died it is very likely it would be mentioned in the local press. In which case it is likely your Grandfather would be mentioned too as it would be a stirring piece about a patriotic family.

There are a number of other avenues of approach you might try. Send me a private message with names and details of all three and I’ll see if I can get you started.

Hope this helps,

Regards,

kev35

Whiskey Delta.

Think it might be something to with the battle of Vimy Ridge during the Great War. A fierce and desperate engagement in which I believe the Canadians lost many soldiers to the effects of gas. I’m sure I read somewhere that, rough quote, “Vimy Ridge is the epitome of Canadian suffering on the Western Front.”

Regards,

kev35

DazDaMan.

Kirkcaldy, I believe is pronounced Kerkuddy.

As to Ebribgton, well is Moggy asking a bit of a trick question there? For a start off my map says it’s in Gloucestershire but might it be known as something like Charnuth or Charingworth?

And does anyone know where Uchetter is?

Regards,

kev35