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londonronnie) wrote2014-08-04 10:17 pm
londonronnie) wrote2014-08-04 10:17 pm
Lights Out
Both my grandfathers fought in the First World War. My maternal grandfather was one of six brothers, all of whom joined up and fought overseas. Somewhat miraculously, they all came home safely.
My paternal grandfather also had brothers, but they're something of a mystery to me. Presumably some or all of them also joined up but whether they came home, I don't know. My grandfather did come home, although the illness he contracted whilst fighting overseas led to his death seven years after the end of the war.
Another relative of mine, a cousin of my maternal grandfather, was wounded at Ypres and some years later wrote a play based on his wartime experiences. 'Journey's End' is still regarded as a powerful piece of writing that tells of the futility of war.
I am thinking of them all at 'Lights Out' tonight - my grandfathers Albert Beazley and Henry Sherriff; my grandfather's brothers Tom, Bill, Art, Syd and Bert Sherriff; and my grandfather's cousin, Bob Sherriff.
My paternal grandfather also had brothers, but they're something of a mystery to me. Presumably some or all of them also joined up but whether they came home, I don't know. My grandfather did come home, although the illness he contracted whilst fighting overseas led to his death seven years after the end of the war.
Another relative of mine, a cousin of my maternal grandfather, was wounded at Ypres and some years later wrote a play based on his wartime experiences. 'Journey's End' is still regarded as a powerful piece of writing that tells of the futility of war.
I am thinking of them all at 'Lights Out' tonight - my grandfathers Albert Beazley and Henry Sherriff; my grandfather's brothers Tom, Bill, Art, Syd and Bert Sherriff; and my grandfather's cousin, Bob Sherriff.
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