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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 :)

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The first war recorded in history,was between Sumer ( Iraq ) and Elam ( part of modern Iran) 2700 BC. 'The Great War' (WW1) was the 'war to end wars'),the first war on a global scale, land,sea, and a

Was sorting a few bits and bobs out around the house earlier, and I came across an old book that I had taken as a keepsake from my Grandfather's house when he passed away in 2012, God bless him. It's

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 recite

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.

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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.

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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.

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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/

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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.

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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 :(

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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.

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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

 

 

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

 

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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.

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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..

 

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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 .

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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.

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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!

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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.

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