Today in Australia it is ANZAC Day - a time to remember those who died & fought in all wars & conflicts but also a time to reflect on their service. I cannot imagine having to go to war. I cannot imagine having one of my son's go to war. I find it difficult to... Continue Reading →
In Australia the 25th April is ANZAC Day – it is a time to remember those who died, fought and supported those who fought in wars and conflicts. It is not a time to celebrate war but to remember the contributions of many who found themselves going into war or conflict to defend their country.... Continue Reading →
For Anzac Day 2012 I thought I would tell part of my father-in-law - Emanuel Stephen Weir's journey of service to becoming a pilot originally for the RAAF and then to serve in the RAF in Europe in WW2. We have two records of part of my - a very short outline I asked him... Continue Reading →
My grandmother lost her brother in Siam on the Burma railway in WWII - Private George Thomas Vidler. My great uncle Private Frederick Shawman fought in the army in the trenches in France in WWI - I remember him as a quiet, kind soul and true gentleman... Another great uncle - Arthur Gray - fought... Continue Reading →
This Anzac Day my youngest son will march with his grandfather's medals in our little local Anzac Day March. His grandfather served in the RAAF in Europe but passed away 2 years ago. War is a terrible thing but it is important for us to remember the courage, strength and mateship of those that fought... Continue Reading →
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