After my partner's Uncle Brian died in 2020 his widow passed on some things to his sister. One of these things was a photo album which, because it contained some things from the war, found its way to me. The war of course was the Second World War and my partner's grandfather served in the 2/28th Battalion of the Australian Imperial Force in North Africa. I like to think he might of met my dad who was in North Africa at the same time, but as part of the RAF. Nice thought, but unlikely.
The photo album was falling apart so scanning and posting the images, which seem to be predominantly of the time in Syria and adjacent territories. This would have been after first siege of Tobruk but before first battle of El Alamein.
Warning, this post has a sad ending.
Interesting, although of course sad, family history to have. Very well worth preserving the memory of one who served but did not return.
ReplyDeleteTruly sad. In the period leading up to Remembrance Day a most suitable post. Eighty years on, Pte J K Lawrence, remembered and not forgotten.
ReplyDeleteGreat memories and a valuable insight into the past - thanks for posting, we will remember them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting. You can imagine how awful it must have been to receive that news.
ReplyDeleteA fabulous collection Mark and wonderful to keep his memory alive (especially for family members who never had the opportunity to know him).
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Thanks everyone, On a positive note, it has only been by getting these old photos scanned and posted here that his surviving daughter has been able to see them properly for the first time, particularly the writing on the back. So something a bit special for this Remembrance Day.
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