Family Memories of WW2
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posted on 2024-06-05, 19:15 authored by Their Finest Hour Project TeamWilliam Davies
William wrote letters to his Uncle about his life in France serving in WW2.
William was killed in action at Gallipoli. Relative has brought in various letters written by William as well as a Christmas card sent by him.
Ada Wright
Ada wrote letters to her relatives describing her experiences of the Blitz in Sheffield. Her niece was killed during the Blitz and her funeral is described in one of her letters.
William Turlington
William was a signalman in Retford and wrote a letter to relatives describing the bombing that was taking place nearby and then living in a bomb-damaged house.
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1. Letters from family members describing the Blitz. 2. Letters from the frontline. 3. Photo of grave. 4. Photo of author. 5. Photo of a girl killed in Blitz.Person the story/items relate to
William Davies, Ada Wright, and William TurlingtonPerson who shared the story/items
Wendy McLarenRelationship between the subject of the story and its contributor
Contributor's Grandfather's Nephew (Davies) Great Grandmother (Ada) and Great Uncle (Turlington)Type of submission
Shared at Danum Gallery, Library & Museum, Doncaster on 4 November 2023.Record ID
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Their Finest HourWorld War TwoAir ForceAir RaidArmed ForcesBlitzBombBombedBombingBombing raidsBombsBritainBritishCivilianCiviliansDocumentationEnglandEnglishEuropeEuropeanFranceFrenchGermanGermanyHome FrontI-DIDIdentity cardsLetterLettersMilitaryPOWPOWsPhotoPhotographPhotographsPhotosPrison CampPrisonerPrisonersPrisoners of WarRAFRoyal Air ForceTrainingUKUnited Kingdom
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