daisychain Posted 24 April Share Posted 24 April My father Robert Humphreys served in World War I he had 12 children nine of which were with my mother . There are still seven of us alive ranging in ages from 81 to 60. My father died in 1966 at the age of 72 and buried in Dunolly Victoria. my mother passed away in 2012 at the age of 89. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Carina Brackett Posted 24 April Share Posted 24 April Hello. Thank you so much for getting in touch. I have been wondering how many of us are left, there can’t be that many. My Dad was 55 when I was born and I’m now 71. That was quite late in life to become a father, I would say the average age at the time would have been about 25, and those people must be long gone now. It would be so interesting to get in touch with other veteran’s children. When I see programmes about WW1, it’s hard to believe my Dad was there. There are so many things I wish I had asked him but it’s too late now. Regards Carina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Bob Davies Posted 24 April Admin Share Posted 24 April 3 hours ago, daisychain said: My father Robert Humphreys served in World War I he had 12 children nine of which were with my mother . There are still seven of us alive ranging in ages from 81 to 60. My father died in 1966 at the age of 72 and buried in Dunolly Victoria. my mother passed away in 2012 at the age of 89. Welcome to the Great War Forum daisychain, Thank you for remembering your Father on here. If you know any more details about your Father, then would you post them on here please? That way others may be able to find out more about his service for you. Sometimes it only needs a small amount of information. Best Wishes, Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Posted 24 April Share Posted 24 April 18 minutes ago, Bob Davies said: If you know any more details about your Father, then would you post them on here please? Actually, daisychain has provided more than enough information to find her father's service record. I read them this morning. I won't post a link , I'll leave daisychain to do that if they so desire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Bob Davies Posted 24 April Admin Share Posted 24 April 5 minutes ago, Dai Bach y Sowldiwr said: Actually, daisychain has provided more than enough information to find her father's service record. I read them this morning. I won't post a link , I'll leave daisychain to do that if they so desire. Well found Dai and thank you for your thought on the matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancpal Posted 24 April Share Posted 24 April My mother is the last surviving of 7 children, she is the daughter of a first war veteran who was captured at Bullecourt in May 1917. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisychain Posted 26 April Author Share Posted 26 April On 24/04/2024 at 21:56, Bob Davies said: Welcome to the Great War Forum daisychain, Thank you for remembering your Father on here. If you know any more details about your Father, then would you post them on here please? That way others may be able to find out more about his service for you. Sometimes it only needs a small amount of information. Best Wishes, Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisychain Posted 26 April Author Share Posted 26 April Thank you, Bob. Appreciate your reply. I have my father’s records of where he served but I am wondering where I could get duplicate medals that he had my older brother took dad‘s medals and sold them so I don’t know where they are. also my grandfather James Cracknell served in World War I. I was also wondering where I could get medals that he also got. I don’t know what year he passed away but he was buried in Talbot in Victoria. Regards. Daisychain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 26 April Share Posted 26 April (edited) 3 hours ago, daisychain said: I am wondering where I could get duplicate medals I don’t think that it’s possible to get government supplied replacements if the originals are recorded as having been issued, daisychain, but there are several companies that specialise in selling high quality replacements, as well as some other companies that seem to produce more of a budget version. You should note that there are two sizes, miniature, that were traditionally worn with white tie, black tie, and mess dress for formal dining, and that can be useful for framed displays including other insignia, and full sized for ceremonial purposes, but which also make for larger scale framed displays. 1. https://bigburymint.com/replacement-military-medals-2/ 2. https://www.awardmedals.com/medals/world-war-i-medals 3. https://www.empiremedals.com/collections/world-war-i-medals 4. https://hornbeammilitaria.co.uk/collections/replica-and-replacement-medals Edited 26 April by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisychain Posted 26 April Author Share Posted 26 April Thank you, frog smile for your reply. I will certainly look into these other companies.Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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