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781: Papa Hendrie's War

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posted on 2024-01-12, 09:30 authored by Lest We Forget Project Team

I am not sure of the true story but years ago I remember my Dad telling me that Papa nipped outside for a sneaky ciggie, one flick of a match and the German saw him. One missing thumb later and he was no use as a gunner and honourably discharged from the Army. He came home and married my Nana.

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Name of contributor(s)

Helen Williams (ex PMRAFNS)

Subject of the story/individual the object(s) relate to

My grandfather, Papa Hendrie

Date(s) the event(s) in the story took place

1918

Location(s) where the event(s) in the story took place

Somewhere in France I believe, but not sure

Object(s)

His honourable discharge certificate

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