posted on 2024-06-05, 18:09authored byTheir Finest Hour Project Team
In brief, my Grandad was in the heavy rescue squad in London. His nickname was Dracula because he had an uncanny knack of being able to find people under wreckage, alive or dead! He also used to fill up his boots with sixpences, from blown utility meters, as he had six children at home and many mouths to feed.
History
Person the story/items relate to
Henry Burton
Person who shared the story/items
Deborah Chowney
Relationship between the subject of the story and its contributor
My paternal grandfather
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Shared online via the Their Finest Hour project website.