Digging up info

My mother dug out her old photos and records tonight. I was fascinated by this original postcard from Uncle John Wesley Cobb. 

There was a copy of an earlier photo of John looking very relaxed. Perhaps this one was taken by his mother Harriet, who was a professional photographer. 

I also found this old brooch today which belonged to my great grandmother Louie. I can't help wondering if her brother, my great Uncle George Keymer, gave it to her before he left for the war. 

Arras Tunnels

Today I've been researching the New Zealand tunnelers. Another of my great uncles served with the NZE Tunneling Company. It is a coincidence that the 'Arras Tunnel' in Wellington was open for the public to walk through today.

Click here to read the online article 'Arras Tunnel opened in honour of little-known wartime heroes.'

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Children of Gallipoli

Walking With an Anzac — Children of Gallipoli gave NZ viewers, for the...

I want to know more

The more I learn about my uncles and their World War 1 involvement, the more I want to know. These books should help!

WW100 - New Zealand’s First World War Centenary 2014-2019

Battle of Passchendaele

Click the link below to see a picture of troupes, including those from New Zealand arriving by train in Poperinghe, Belgium just prior to the Battle of Passchendaele.  Perhaps Uncle George is one of the soldiers pictured.



BATTLE PASSCHENDAELE JULY-NOVEMBER 1917 (Q 3965)