Thank you Toblerone. I mentioned it, as I was sure the British Army did something like that after WW1 and the horrific losses small villages suffered if a battle went badly. I know you can see memorials in little villages and the long lists make sad reading, without a list of names with the same surname.
Windtalker George Smith passes aged 90
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Well spotted Raunchy. Good story. Saved many American lives.
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I hate that the World War Two generation is quickly thinning out. I believe all the WWI vets are gone. If you see a WWII vet take the time to visit.
I recently talked to a Korean War vet who’s unit was overran by T-34’s, he was able to knock one out. I had known this man for years, and never knew this story.
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The UK lost its last WW1 veteran this year and I think France has too.
My wife and I were saddened at the loss of Dick Winters when we heard that. I do try to pick up a paper and read the obituaries, always looking for WW2 stories.
I hope I do not forget what my grandparents have passed on to me, as I am going to do the same with mine. My mum has written down all she can remember from her grandparents and even further back. I have told her I want it all.