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From: "PJK :o\)\)" <>
Subject: Re: [WW1] REMEMEMBRANCE
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 05:34:48 -0000
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A very evocative poem, Claire. I think the last verse says it all, doesn't
it ?

I'd like to remember 2 of my ancestors who were killed in WW1 & if it's OK,
my Grandad, who died in WW2, 2 months before my Mum's 4th birthday.

~~~~
My Great Nan Coles' brother:
Gunner 42536 James Munday, 112th Heavy Bty, Royal Garrison Artillery.

Born 19 December 1885 in Worcestershire. Killed in action 4 May 1917 at the
Battle of the Somme, aged 31.

Buried in St. Leger British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
~~~~~

My Grandad Collyer's cousin:
Private 30005 William George Peale, 1st Bn. Welsh Regiment.

Born 10 January 1897 in Folkestone, Kent. Killed in action 2 October 1915 at
the Battle of Loos, aged 18.

Commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.
~~~~~

My Grandad :
Private 5573060 Norman Waddoup, 5th Btn. Wiltshire Regiment.

Born 15 April 1917 in Birmingham. Killed in action 22 July 1944 in North
West Europe, aged 27.

Buried in Banneville-la-Campagne War Cemetery, Calvados, nr. Caen, France.
~~~~~


Pat.xxx :o))
A Maid of Kent, UK.
Your county needs YOU !!! http://FreeCEN.rootsweb.com
Looking for ancestors in Kent ? Try: http://www.kent-opc.org.uk/


I think my love the real and very truth is
That I am set to die here in this place
That I will not, sweet, ever be returning
Enclosed, a snapshot, Don't forget my face.






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