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I undertook my family research for two reasons. One of the reasons was that I did not know where my maternal grandfather served in World War 2. I discovered that my grandfather served in the 1st Australian Artillery Tank Attack Training Regiment in the Australian Imperial Force and fought in New Britain. I did claim my grandfather's service awards which were the
As my family lived interstate, I only had the opportunity to meet my grandfather twice. I felt sorry for my grandfather because when he enlisted, he had his own family with a wife and three children under 8 years ago. When my grandfather was discharged, his wife had left him and had another 4 children in her new de facto relationship after putting their three children into the care of her married brother. It was such a surprise that my maternal grandparents never ever divorced despite separating during World War 2. I felt sad for my grandfather as he did not return to a positive situation from the war.
I would like to add this l video "Whats in a name to our groups site, but am unable . Could someone else please upload this. It is very interesting and relates to the work we do.
Thanks
Brenda Gifford
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2ViLYmM81M