War and Survival – A Boy’s Story The bayonet pierced the soil so close to his hand that he fell backwards. Black boots – the boots of a German soldier – were close to him. In a glance, Biagio took…
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In 2011, we had an opportunity to visit Abruzzo, staying just outside Casoli in a small village called Palombaro. We were so taken by the stunning scenery, the friendliness of the local people listening to their stories about the war…
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Ernest Albert George Wait My Fathers War Time Service. By Terry Wait Introduction I hold few memories of Dad because I was only 6 years old when he passed away, I remember the sadness and heartbreak it caused in our…
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Members of the Italy Star Association express their condolences to the Queen and members of the Royal family following the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip chats with Colonel David Blum OBE at…
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The Millionaires Squadron (601 County of London Squadron RAuxAF) by Robin Hollamby During the lockdown summer of 2020 I was contacted by Kate Teacher whose family are the owners of a large farming estate near where I live. The Hadlow…
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Antony Pittaccio recently wrote about his experiences at the end of the war with the 23rd New Zealand Infantry Battalion, and how as a teenager he joined the NZ Army in Italy during the campaign. In 1939, when I was…
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1920 – 2020 A Not Forgotten Centenary What ever the year there is always a significant anniversary and 2020 has been no different. Last year saw the planned major celebrations of the 75th anniversaries of both VE-Day and VJ-Day denied…
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Charles Upham VC and Bar In the history of the Victoria cross there have been only three men to be awarded it twice. To be awarded a VC is incredible but to be awarded it twice is amazing. Charles Upham…
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In January 1942, whilst stationed at the Artillery barracks in Piddlehinton, Dorset, (with my unit, the 102nd Field Regiment RA) I found myself, together with all my comrades, ordered to sit in the huge dining room to listen to a…
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