MelissaJKelly 2,120 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 My grandfather fought in WWI and was badly gassed. He survived until 1963 when the knackered lungs finally gave up the fight. I look forward to seeing your pictures Melissa. Sorry to hear that Compo. Looking to post some photos tomorrow afternoon for you all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 The battle of the Somme started July 1st and ended in early November.the list of British casualties is still being debated. To date the number stands at 421,861,just short of 420,000, in one battle!! Included in this number were a few thousand Nottingham men, from various regiments.It is no wonder so many members had grandfathers that became casualties. These battles were fought with modern weapons,but the old generals fought with the tactics that were used a hundred years before, fighting Napoleon. Again, old men were in charge. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mercurydancer 1,104 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I write reviews for military history books, and also do battlefield tours, specialising in The Somme from WW1 but also Agincourt, Waterloo, D Day and Arnhem. My grandfather was shot in Belgium in 1917, he was in 2/5 Leicester Regiment. He lived until a month before I was born. If anyone has any information about this regiment I would be grateful. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 LEST WE FORGET Yesterday, Anzac Day was celebrated here in Australia and elsewhere; wherever Australians fought and died - a day primarily for the remembrance of the futility of a war 99 years ago at Gallipoli but now encompassing all theatres of war or conflict. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,120 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 So sorry to to hear MercuryDancer! And indeed Trevor. RIP to all casualties of war. Lest we forget. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,120 Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Hi folks! Managed to scan a few pictures from the book today! There are a hell of a lot more, but with the pages being so delicate, I'm having to be very careful and it's a little time consuming. I'll be scanning and posting more when all my uni deadlines are met. I've had a little trouble with posting the photos here due to file size so have made an album on my Flickr account. So here's the link to view them. https://www.flickr.com/photos/123688773@N07/sets/72157644328166975/ 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilboro-lad 294 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Remember to leave room for WW2 and the one about to kick off. WW3. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mercurydancer 1,104 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 So sorry to to hear MercuryDancer! And indeed Trevor. RIP to all casualties of war. Lest we forget. Melissa, when my uncle died, ( he lived in Hyson Green and never really went any further) my father and I discovered some documents relating to my grandfather and also to my uncle, who was killed as a prisoner of the Japanese. I'm still trawling through the documents, but if you google "600 Gunners party" then you will have some idea about what those poor men endured. My uncle was one of them, he died, probably during an American air raid, in Ballele Island in 1943. He is interred in New Guinea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,120 Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Wow. I will definitely Google it. My great grandfather I believe was also in the war and lived in the Hyson Green area. He was with the Sherwood Foresters but yet to confirm this as both parents on Mothers side have since passed in '89 and '90 so never got to meet them sadly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Hyson Green....anyone recollect a gent called Herbert (Bert) Corpe from Hyson Green? Born in Hyson Green in 1925...enlisted in the Fleet Air Arm re WW2...on demob, married Ella Jean Reaville and migrated to Australia in 1951. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,217 Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 At the end of a rather surreal Anzac Day held under Covid 19 restrictions I am listening to the Governor General's Anzac Day message and watching how the people of Australia paid their respects to those that made the ultimate sacrifice. It is the third time today I have heard this haunting piece of music. I seem to recall it formed part of Sir Winston Churchill's service Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Nimrod seems to be trotted out at funerals on a regular basis these days. To me, it's on a par with Ravel's Bolero, ie don't play it while I'm around. I'm not an Elgar fan, to be honest, apart from one or two pieces which I love. Vaughan-Williams for me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,217 Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Yes his Fantasia on Greensleeves is so famous that it is played by every ice cream van in the UK Joking apart The Lark Ascending is a beautiful work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,712 Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 26 minutes ago, Jill Sparrow said: I'm not an Elgar fan, to be honest, apart from one or two pieces which I love. Vaughan-Williams for me! I like both.. and for me the Elgar Cello Concerto is stunning. Of course, the jingoistic associations of his various 'Pomp and Circumstance' marches are a bit off putting to my political sensibilities, but I still enjoy them just as good tunes. And of course 'Nimrod' is just one of the numerous variations which make up the 'Enigma'.. which I also enjoy. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willow wilson 891 Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 For me Nimrod's been done to death on war films, war documentaries, adverts, sundry other things wanting to be serious. To me It's become a clichè, I used to like it years ago. I go back to my CD set and my annual home concert of Britten's War Requiem for the serious contemplations. And Owen's poems, some of which accompany it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 I absolutely love Elgar. Whenever I hear his music I'm reminded of driving through the Malvern hills (Elgar country) in my Morgan many years ago to the sound of his music. I'd love another Morgan when all this nonsense is over but that's just a dream as I doubt I could still get in one! We played Nimrod at my mother's funeral. That was a straight in straight out non religious send off but poignant! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 I'm also partial to a bit of Finzi. This is the only Elgar piece I really like Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 As long as it's behind closed doors! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AfferGorritt 868 Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 I had it played at my Mum’s funeral, too, Phil. It was the choral version, “Lux Aeterna”. I love Nimrod, but I think this is the most beautiful piece of choral music I’ve ever heard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,217 Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 It is ANZAC Day here in Australia tomorrow and dawn services in the cities and small country towns will remember those that made the supreme sacrifice. The last post will sound and the ode recited and many ex service personnel will retire to the local RSL for a few beers, lunch and perhaps a game of two-up. As soon as the last post is played tears well up in my eyes as I remember my mum who always burst into floods of tears when she heard it remembering her brother who lost is life at Dunkirk. Mum served in the WAAF on the balloon crews and re-arming the bombers on the Notts/Lincolnshire airfields. Dad was in the Royal Artillery, was evacuated from Dunkirk and went on to serve in North Africa and Italy. I have their medals and those of my maternal grandfather who fought in France with the Royal Ulster Rifles in WWI. The medals their service records, photos and other memorabilia are proudly displayed in a cabinet on the wall as you enter our house. Respect to all who served in the past and to those still serving today. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 Wonderful sentiments Oz.. If you don't mind me asking.. Do you consider yourself an Ozzie or a displanted English man? I watch History Debunked on utube.. It's very interesting.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Annesley Red 80 Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 Both my Granddads fought int the Great War. Harry Peach was in the Northumberland Fusiliers even though he came from Nottingham. I can't trace my Granddad Willie Roe as his name may have been changed to William and/or Rowe at the time he joined up or stated work at the Pits. Its a shame you have to pay to check up on our heroes records but somebody is always there to make shilling or two......... its a pity they didn't take the Kings Shilling like them . . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,217 Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 HSR I've been here for almost 50 years so definitely an Aussie except when it comes to the Ashes then I am English through and through. I see that Trent Bridge will not be hosting an Ashes test. I hope to make at least one more trip back to the Old Dart as I have made contact with some long lost cousins and ex workmates it would be good to see them again and visit some old haunts (pubs). Of course a visit to the City Ground, Meadow Lane, Field Mill and Trent Bridge and of course attend Nottstalgia meet-up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 Both my grandfathers served in the Great War. Ted Sparrow served in the Royal Artillery under the name of Fowler (he was 'adopted' as an infant after the death of his mother and his father b*ggered off to Canada. Ted was a veteran of Mons. His half brother served with the Norfolk Regiment and was killed. My maternal grandfather served with the KRRC, along with his little brother, Archie. Archie was killed by an exploding shell. Grandad saw it happen, scraped up what was left and buried it in a sack behind the trenches. In the lull between hostilities, he fashioned a wooden cross for the grave. He never forgave himself for not being able to protect his little brother and he never spoke of the war to his family. Ted, on the other hand, never stopped talking about it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Annesley Red 80 Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 My Granddad Willie Roe's brother Arthur played for Luton Town at the time and there were most part of the team called up to a Middlesex regiment in 1914. He did survive to play again . Granddad harry peach would never mention the war according to my late mam. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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