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Title: Gallipoli 1915–East Lancs Regt - Churchill’s Part in my Great-Grandad’s Downfall
Post by: AbroadintheYard on Sunday 12 June 11 09:48 BST (UK)

Hello All

I've always been interested in the history of WW1, so I was delighted to find my great-grandad's service records among the 40% of WW1 army records that survived the Blitz.  I was surprised to find that he served at Gallipoli with the East Lancs Regt, and to learn about the horrendous conditions he and his mates lived and fought under.  My grandad was never a fan of Churchill, the man behind the Gallipoli campaign, and now I understand why.  I've written a post about it, which might be of interest to anyone whose ancestors also fought in that theatre:

http://www.abroadintheyard.com/gallipoli-churchills-part-my-greatgrandads-downfall/

Cheers

Lee

Title: Re: Gallipoli 1915–East Lancs Regt - Churchill’s Part in my Great-Grandad’s Downfall
Post by: Eilleen on Sunday 12 June 11 10:22 BST (UK)

Welcome Lee,

Love it, well done.

Eilleen.

Title: Re: Gallipoli 1915–East Lancs Regt - Churchill’s Part in my Great-Grandad’s Downfall
Post by: AbroadintheYard on Sunday 12 June 11 15:19 BST (UK)

Thanks Eilleen

Those few words of encouragement go a long way.  I've been dabbling in family history since 2004 and feel beyond just collecting dry facts and dates.  Writing them up into a narrative, with some historical context, helps bring these people back to life.  I'm no skilled writer, but it's a great hobby and I'd recommend it to anybody interested in family history.

Lee