tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post7894691740460566491..comments2024-01-27T21:24:29.597+11:00Comments on Strong Foundations: Y is for YPRESSharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-86348655271933860602012-11-07T01:35:51.479+11:002012-11-07T01:35:51.479+11:00This was a very simple but moving tribute. The eye...This was a very simple but moving tribute. The eye witness card and the picture of the little daughters who lost their father, very sad.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-68963553613000914902012-11-06T20:56:34.984+11:002012-11-06T20:56:34.984+11:00Poor Carrie Blythman (nee Warner) lost her husband...Poor Carrie Blythman (nee Warner) lost her husband, brother and several cousins.<br /><br />It is so hard to imagine and comprehend how families must have felt, especially those who lost multiple family members.<br /><br />Whilst researching "Valiant Victims", I came across an unrelated family who lost three sons. How devastating.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-11236760943132093242012-11-06T20:52:33.760+11:002012-11-06T20:52:33.760+11:00Thanks Yvonne. I did think of waiting until 11am o...Thanks Yvonne. I did think of waiting until 11am on the 11th November to post this. <br /><br />We are very lucky in Australia as the war records have been very well maintained and are easily accessible online.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-75901048405807979052012-11-06T12:19:08.487+11:002012-11-06T12:19:08.487+11:00A beautiful post and tribute to your ancestors. A beautiful post and tribute to your ancestors. Gould Genealogyhttp://www.gouldgenealogy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-44560052250676168112012-11-06T05:30:59.480+11:002012-11-06T05:30:59.480+11:00I just read your Ypres post, Sharon, and found it ...I just read your Ypres post, Sharon, and found it very moving. Now that we are in Veterans' Week here in Canada (Nov. 5-11), it's even more poignant. I was surprised to see that little card (witness statement) about your cousin Melville Pilgrim. I didn't realize that this kind of resource was available online. I don't believe we have something like it in Canada.Yvonne Demoskoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337822921875324881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-555784025298621022012-11-05T19:16:35.920+11:002012-11-05T19:16:35.920+11:00Thank you Catherine. Did your grandfather tell an...Thank you Catherine. Did your grandfather tell any of the stories about his time during the war? Most didn't seem to talk about it.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-79342062315736167172012-11-05T19:15:12.989+11:002012-11-05T19:15:12.989+11:00I agree Fi. Especially as many of them don't ...I agree Fi. Especially as many of them don't have family to remember them.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-6307826106848482172012-11-05T01:19:59.456+11:002012-11-05T01:19:59.456+11:00Ypres was indeed a truly horrific battleground. My...Ypres was indeed a truly horrific battleground. My paternal Grandfather fought there, with the Canadian Expeditionary Force, and fortunately he survived. You've written a truly beautiful tribute to your Ancestors who "paid the ultimate price" Sharon. Thankyou for sharing. Best of wishes,Catherine. <br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-91325587387366421302012-11-04T10:26:50.664+11:002012-11-04T10:26:50.664+11:00The tales of war are always so moving and sad. I&#...The tales of war are always so moving and sad. I'm pleased we are able to honour these brave souls and share their stories.Fihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01270783758226909749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-74516149564327831212012-11-04T01:10:51.464+11:002012-11-04T01:10:51.464+11:00I hope that you find at least one of the links use...I hope that you find at least one of the links useful. I really like it when someone posts a link that yields new information :)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-57058198764973548082012-11-04T01:09:19.681+11:002012-11-04T01:09:19.681+11:00Reading some of the accounts of how people died is...Reading some of the accounts of how people died is very moving.<br /> <br />The way that George Danson died is mentioned in the "Official History of Australia at War 1914-1918". I wrote in a prior blog about my Grand Uncle<br />"After two weeks of extreme battle at Pozieres France, Bob received a "Gun Shot Wound Severe" to his left arm on the 5th August 1916. This day was described by Major McSharry as "the heaviest barrage the battalion ever saw". Bob was lucky to survive as "Dead and wounded lay everywhere, some killed on their stretchers, with the stretcher-bearers lying dead beside them"<br />So sad and unimaginable.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-17656533622272739422012-11-03T06:59:49.718+11:002012-11-03T06:59:49.718+11:00A great tribute to these brave young men Sharon. Y...A great tribute to these brave young men Sharon. You have linked to a few web sites I will need to look at too. Thanks.A O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420277609206963374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-31081243068183820792012-11-03T06:18:07.906+11:002012-11-03T06:18:07.906+11:00A wonderful tribute to your ancestors and I loved ...A wonderful tribute to your ancestors and I loved the photographs you showed. I could relate to your posting so well as my great uncle George Danson was killed on the Somme and researching his story was a moving experience. See http://scotsue-familyhistoryfun.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/a-sad-watch-tale-sepia-saturday.html. Thank you for choosing to feature Ypres under the Y of the A-Z Challenge - I must admit it never occurred to me when I was thinking of my contributions for the letter. ScotSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412874349376253984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-84310826875100297992012-11-03T01:12:09.084+11:002012-11-03T01:12:09.084+11:00Thank you Karen. I hope it wasn't too long. ...Thank you Karen. I hope it wasn't too long. I wanted to cover all four relatives but tried to keep it to photos and links rather than too much text.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-68090839183284181442012-11-03T00:50:40.968+11:002012-11-03T00:50:40.968+11:00What an interesting, detailed accounting. It's...What an interesting, detailed accounting. It's amazing how much information one can obtain, to discover everything from birth to death. Your pictures are perfect, supporting and the today photo, how rich the land is there now, with green grasses and striving trees. You certainly offered a fine tribute. Thanks!21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.com