Tag: My tommy’s war Records and researchMy Tommy’s War: W H Johnson – the bellringer VCWednesday 3 October 2018On 11 November 1918, the bells of Worksop Priory – like many across the country...Records and researchMy Tommy’s War: Herbert Randolph ElvinMonday 27 February 2017My grandfather passed away in 1972, aged 73. I can't remember him discussing anything...Records and researchMy Tommy’s War: James Stanley CrossleyThursday 1 September 2016In 1911, 12 year old James Stanley Crossley enlisted as a boy soldier in...Records and researchMy Tommy’s War: on the home front in Essex and SuffolkWednesday 30 March 2016I was surprised to discover that my great-grandfather served in the forces; it had...Records and researchMy Tommy and Hetty’s War: the show must go onFriday 4 March 2016This is the tale of two Londoners, my great grandparents, and their part in...Records and researchMy Tommy’s War: From the pits to the palace (part 2)Monday 24 August 2015The story of Private Hugh McIver VC MM and Bar Last month my blog...Records and researchMy Tommy’s War: From the pits to the palace (part 1)Thursday 23 July 2015The story of Private Hugh McIver VC MM and Bar I have been privileged...Records and researchGoing walkaboutSaturday 16 May 2015Steve McGann, our Explore Your Archive ambassador, uncovers the war record of his grandfather...Records and researchMy Tommy’s War: Construction and destruction with the Royal EngineersFriday 12 December 2014Born in Newport, South Wales, on 16 June, 1894, William Alfred Bale was the...Records and researchMy Tommy’s War: bravery in the ranksFriday 7 November 2014I would like to start by thanking my uncle David for his all help...Records and researchMy Tommy’s War: A trooper in YpresFriday 31 October 2014For today’s blog post, I would like to share the wartime experiences of my...Records and researchMy Tommy’s war: a history through photosFriday 24 October 2014I knew very little about my grandfather: Alfred Thomas Avis, 1884 -1936. When the... 1 2 3 »