“The World War” Lantern Slides
In 1915 London-based W. Butcher & Sons Ltd produced a set of 80 Lantern Slides called “The World War” as part of their Primus Lantern Lecture series. The slides were divided into […]
Valentine Remembered
Today’s post features a simple tribute to a soldier from the First World War. I’ve been researching Valentine Stewart Hitchcock for well over a year and his story will be […]
In Flanders Fields
I began school in 1970 and one of my most vivid memories is of the reciting of “In Flanders Fields” on every November 11th. John McCrae’s poem, along with the […]
Lt. William Lea Cook & Lt.-Col. Charles Benson Worsnop
Photo: City of Vancouver Archives, Ref: AM54-S4-: VLP 76.9 The St. Helens Roll of Honour website have created a tribute page to St. Helens born Lieutenant William Lea Cook. Cook died […]
The Mysterious Uncle Mat – Part 3
Matt Liddell The second candidate for the Mysterious Uncle Mat is Durham-born Matthew Liddell. He was born to Matthew and Isabella (nee Pickles) Liddell on July 6, 1896 and, like […]
Contact Form issues
I just discovered and corrected a problem with the contact form on my blog. My sincere apologies to anyone who may have attempted to contact me via this form and did not receive a reply. Blog Sergeant Jakealoo has received a severe reprimand and has been confined to barracks until […]
The Mysterious Uncle Mat – Part 2
Matthew Lynn Matthew Lynn was born on January 9th, 1895 in Stevenston, near the Clyde Estuary on Scotland’s west coast. He was one of 8 children and could have been “Uncle Mat” to many nieces and nephews. Matthew’s father James and his older brother William were employed as dynamite workers […]
The Mysterious Uncle Mat – Part 1
This wonderfully sharp period postcard caught my eye as did the simple inscription on its back. At one time “Uncle Mat” may have graced a family photo album but unfortunately […]
Soldiers I’m Researching
I’ve added over 50 names to the list of Soldiers I’m researching. If I’ve published information on these soldiers you’ll find a link. Please contact me if you’re also researching […]
Researching WW1 Troopships
I came across two excellent resources while researching the story behind a soldier from Victoria, BC and I thought I’d share them with you. My soldier was a member of […]
Doing Our Bit 