This is a rollcall of what war has cost my family.
Maternal grandparents: Son-in-law William returned from WW2 with one lung.
Maternal Grandma: Youngest brother Alex(20) killed at Pope's Hill, Gallipoli. Nephew David killed in RAF in UK leaving daughter. Niece's husband Mobs killed in RAAF in PNG leaving twin daughters. Niece's husband George in Gull Force killed in Ambon leaving 4 children.
Maternal Grandpa: Two cousins, Clarrie and Bert (married with children) killed in France during WW1. Nephew Ernest killed while POW in New Britain.
Paternal grandparents: Dad's brother Arthur killed in Buna, PNG. Dad survived Bomber Squadron but died prematurely in 1966.
Paternal Grandpa: Fought in Boer War. Younger brother Aubrey returned from WW1 mortally gassed leaving 3 sons. Nephew Ken shot down flying Sunderland flying-boat.
Another war anyone?
You've got to be kidding.
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