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MY UNCLE

gaelicred · 2012-07-23 15:08:17

Just found out that he was the youngest soldier in dunkirk. He was just shy of his 15th birthday:eek:

23-07-2012 3:08pm

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Just found out that he was the youngest soldier in dunkirk. He was just shy of his 15th birthday:eek:

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#2 23-07-2012 3:09pm

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Hope he survived.

I'm in awe of this generation. Bravest people I've never met.

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#3 23-07-2012 3:13pm

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What was he doing at Dunkirk at 15 years old?

tac

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#4 23-07-2012 3:20pm

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He lied about his age then they found out sent him packing and he signed up again when he was 16. He passed away 2 years ago aged 95

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#5 23-07-2012 7:14pm

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any details about him?
was he captured, or what happened during the rest of his service?

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#6 23-07-2012 9:44pm

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gaelicred wrote: »

He lied about his age then they found out sent him packing and he signed up again when he was 16. He passed away 2 years ago aged 95

You sure you don't mean 85 when he passed OP ?

Have you any pics of him in the war ?
Would be great to see if you can find any.

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#7 23-07-2012 10:03pm

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All the pics are back in belfast and he was 85 my mistake

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