Friday, 11 November 2022

They Came Home...

...but many did not.
From left to right:-

My father, Howard Bickley, served in the Royal Navy in the Atlantic, Arctic, Pacific and Mediterranean.

My uncle Arthur Nash, served in the R.A.S.C. in Burma with the Forgotten Army.

My great uncle Albert 'Jack' Boot served in the Coldstream Guards in the Great War. His records show he was a trench mortar gunner.

My uncle Earnest Slynn served with the Royal Ulster Rifles. He was in the glider force landed on the evening of D Day to reinforce the men at Pegasus Bridge. He was wounded in the fighting around Caen by shrapnel from an 88mm.
 

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5 comments:

  1. Paul Watson11 November 2022 at 03:22

    Our deepest gratitude and thanks goes out to all who served, in whatever capacity. They sacrificed so much, for the freedoms we all enjoy today. Never forgotten.

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  2. George Anderson11 November 2022 at 11:06

    A proud family.

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  3. David Morfitt11 November 2022 at 14:37

    That's a great display and very fitting way to remember and commemorate them. Impressive!

    Cheers,

    David.

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  4. David11 November 2022 at 22:48

    Thanks folks, your replies are much appreciated.

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  5. Steve J.13 November 2022 at 00:35

    As David has already said, a wonderful way to remember them and their service. Let's hope we never forget those that served and are serving and those that have made the ultimate sacrifice.

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