For this blog, I thought I'd sweep through the history of some of the other maternal Burlingham uncles and cousins yet to get a mention in my family tales, although this is more of a cataloguing exercise than a deep dive into their war service.
Full Circle: The Long Journey Home
A family tale, woven like a thread by my mother into the history of her forebears, and forever into my fascination with uncles from a century ago
Uncle Harry: Part II of the Mystery
It's taken over a year, but finally I've received more information about uncle Harry Cole. When I applied to the Ministry of Defence last year for the service papers for Harry, I was aware that it could take up to a year, but it soon became apparent through a series of holding emails that they … Continue reading Uncle Harry: Part II of the Mystery
Harry Crook: The Story Continues
From Norfolk to Haida Gwaii
Harry Crook: Not Guilty M’Lud.
Two men on separate but similar paths
Farm Boys and Pioneers 