Question What is making you happy today?

[Swiss Tony]

I’ve also got a death plaque of a great uncle (killed in 1916), Never understood why anyone / any family would sell such a personalised and unique item

Unfortunately many Death pennys were discarded sadly by the families,not out of disrespect but the pain of a lost love one,they did not want a plaque they wanted their husband/son back,bloody tragic.

 

[Swiss Tony]

I know that my father wasn't in action during WW2.
I would love to know what my grandfather did during the great war.

If he survived the war,finding his Regiment is a must if he fell try the war graves commision,it's fascinating what can turn up,good luck B.

 

[Swiss Tony]

My great grandad sold the Military Medal he was awarded in WW1 because he needed the cash.

I have the mini version of it that is to be worn with dress uniforms.

Amazing,he must of been a very brave man to earn that medal respect,i always bring my Dads medals out on the sideboard every remembrance weekend he was in Burma and Malaya in ww2.

 

[kaymac]

We did a fair bit of research on my great uncle and found he was serving in the Anzacs. He survived Gallipoli, although hospitalised in Egypt for a short while, they were then sent to France where he was killed in July 1916. Never knew what hit him, sadly no remains left to bury

 

[BALDY]

War Graves might give a clue, found my grandfather's grave via them.

Thanks a lot.......But I knew my grandfather but I never asked him what he did during WW1

 

[RobM]

Thanks a lot.......But I knew my grandfather but I never asked him what he did during WW1

Ah right, I was assuming he was KIA.

 

[delr]

I know that my father wasn't in action during WW2.
I would love to know what my grandfather did during the great war.

This might be of use mate, if he continued serving after 1920 - don't know if there is a charge to use it

There are other archive sites available to search

Get a copy of military records of service

Get military records of service for the Royal Navy (including Royal Marines), British Army and Royal Air Force - who can apply, how long it takes, cost, how to apply.

www.gov.uk

 

[OldBlueLady]

I know that my father wasn't in action during WW2.
I would love to know what my grandfather did during the great war.

This won't help in your case but for anyone looking for answers, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission are a fantastic source of information. Still can't get over the fact he was just 17.....

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

@OldBlueLady my great uncle is named on the same cenotaph, it is a worthy place to visit, high above the docks.

 

[BALDY]

OldBlueLady

I was shocked (and close to tears) when I read that Leslie was only 17.

 

[Supershrimper]

might get a day off next week.

Operation London Bridge states that the day of the funeral would be a day of national mourning, but employers will not be compelled to give staff the day off

 

[Southminster Shrimper]

Operation London Bridge states that the day of the funeral would be a day of national mourning, but employers will not be compelled to give staff the day off

Looks like we will all be working then!

 

[Holy Joe]

Panettone - I think it's a travesty that it's not available all year round. But good news my first one of the festive season arrived today! Not favourite flavour - chocolate - but all that's available right now. Not had one since April when my Xmas stocks ran out

 

[WestStandBlue]

Cricket making a sensible decision to crack on and start playing from tomorrow. Now let’s hope the rain stays away.

 

[RHB]

Not happy, but made me laugh. Sent into Sainsbury Southend to buy a half cucumber whilst she was in Next. Decided to be a clever arse and get a scan gun as all the normal self- service tills were in use. My cucumber turned out to cost 0.40p at a card only scanner till and I was selected for a random basket check for my cucumber!

 

[londonblue]

Not happy, but made me laugh. Sent into Sainsbury Southend to buy a half cucumber whilst she was in Next. Decided to be a clever arse and get a scan gun as all the normal self- service tills were in use. My cucumber turned out to cost 0.40p at a card only scanner till and I was selected for a random basket check for my cucumber!

In fairness to them it was probably not random and was more about checking you weren't trying to lift a few items that you weren't scanning. Half a cucumber could be deemed a bit suspicious.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

In fairness to them it was probably not random and was more about checking you weren't trying to lift a few items that we weren't scanning. Half a cucumber could be deemed a bit suspicious.

I think it’s to Mrs RHB’s great credit that she’s been willing to accept half a cucumber all these years

 

[RHB]

I think it’s to Mrs RHB’s great credit that she’s been willing to accept half a cucumber all these years

You'll get there eventually Spiffy. It happens to us all.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Thank God for live football.Watching Espanyol v Seville later this afternoon.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

Thank God for live football.Watching Espanyol v Seville later this afternoon.

I don't know why but I have thought of you as being atheist not God thankful?