Grandad’s WWII Diary – Letter home

March 29, 2015March 29, 2015 The Sock Mistress

Although I am fortunate enough to have my Grandfather’s war diaries and photos, to the best of my knowledge the only surviving letter is this one. The date on the envelope is hard to read, but its 1941. At this stage, … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Letter home

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Lest we forget – Lance Corporal Matthew Keith Sillars

July 2, 2014October 19, 2014 The Sock Mistress

From the very early entries in my Grandfather’s diary, he has mentioned his brother Keith a number of times. Keith died in action 25 November 1941 and is buried at Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery in Egypt. Keith was married to Joan Elizabeth … Continue reading Lest we forget – Lance Corporal Matthew Keith Sillars

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Grandad’s WWII Diary – Letter home

Lest we forget – Lance Corporal Matthew Keith Sillars