plantfit 7,698 Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 e.org][/url] e.org][/url] e.org][/url] Thought I would have a go with this "Postimage" thingy,these postcards were sent to my Grandmother from My Grandfather when he was in the trenches around Ypres during the first world war, My Grandfather was in a "Bantam" regiment(men who were shorter than regulation height) that was formed in Nottingham,When he returned home to "A land fit for heroes" he was shattered to find there was no jobs,very little food and no help,he threw his medals down the street in disgust,funny how the politicians and powers that be of this great country of ours still treats returning soldiers in a similar way,thank heavens for the general public of this great country who give these returning troops the welcome and support they deserve. Rog 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,698 Posted July 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 edited the previous post because the pic dint come through,hope these have Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,799 Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Well said Rog ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,546 Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 My paternal grandmother was a Bantam. He was no relation to me. Apparently a Bantam was under 5' 3". 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,698 Posted July 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 I think a lot of the "Bantams" were ex miners and were used for tunnelling duties under German trenches,tough little buggers Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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