On Saturday evening I received a call from the local hospital to say that
my father, Bill Lamin, passed away peacefully in his sleep. He fought a
long batt...
10 years ago
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About Me
- Pte Harry Lamin
- Born in August 1887 in Awsworth Notts, to Henry and Sarah Lamin. Elder Sisters Catherine (Kate), Mary Esther and Sarah Anne(Annie) and Elder brother John (Jack). Educated at Awsworth Board School, just outside Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England. I served with honour in the 9th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment seeing front line action in Flanders and Northern Italy from the end of 1916 to January 1920.
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What a fantastic find the War Diary has been. I wasn't aware of such a document until almost a year into the project. After that it became the main source...14 years ago
I'm following the letters with interest from Puerto Rico. Thanks for bringing them. Sergio
9:44 PM
These letters are so touching - thankyou for sharing them. I am reading them in Holland. Lor.
6:59 PM
Heard about this on 5 live - very impressed, it is very interesting and moving. Thanks for sharing it with us.
9:19 PM
Heard about your blog on 5live, will follow it with intrest. Im in Northern Ireland. I was at the Somme last year for the 90th ann. great idea to blog the letters, very moving to read.
11:09 PM
Thank yo for sharing this .. how proud you must rightly be !
12:14 AM
Just found this by chance and i've got to say it grabbed me right away...