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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: mightytiges on April 25, 2009, 06:17:17 AM

Title: Anzac Day - Lest We Forget
Post by: mightytiges on April 25, 2009, 06:17:17 AM

I hope all the diggers have an enjoyable day today clapping.

Title: Re: Anzac Day - Lest We Forget
Post by: WilliamPowell on April 25, 2009, 08:21:30 AM

My late Grandpa served in France in WWI

I have a complete copy of his service records because they are now available on-line at the National archives. We also have some momentos from time in France....

One item I have is his metal trunk (didn't use suitcases or duffle bags in 1916). It is battered, dented but I have it and believe it or not I absolutely cherish it

I never got to meet him because he passed away before I was born but I wish I had

He was overseas for 3 years

But I have been told many time he never spoke much about the war. He would only say he did what he had to do so he could get home.

LEST WE FORGET

Title: Re: Anzac Day - Lest We Forget
Post by: mightytiges on April 25, 2009, 05:39:55 PM

My Uncle Stan is still alive. He's 82 and lives in a nursing home nowdays. He served in North Africa.

Title: Re: Anzac Day - Lest We Forget
Post by: WilliamPowell on April 26, 2009, 08:42:45 PM

Shame on the Tiger supporter who yelled out "Carn Tigers" at the mid point of the last post
 :banghead :banghead

You TOOL

Title: Re: Anzac Day - Lest We Forget
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on April 26, 2009, 11:16:09 PM

Shame on that piece of scum who stole that diggers medals in his Sydney home on Anzac Day.  >:(

Title: Re: Anzac Day - Lest We Forget
Post by: julzqld on May 20, 2009, 07:54:54 AM

Quote from: WilliamPowell on April 26, 2009, 08:42:45 PM

Shame on the Tiger supporter who yelled out "Carn Tigers" at the mid point of the last post
 :banghead :banghead

You TOOL

Should have been ejected from the ground.  No respect.