For my paternal grandfather, who I never knew, but always wanted to. I only have two photos of you and lots of unanswered questions. I shall never know what you had to endure or how hard it most have been to leave behind all those you loved. You gave your all for King and Country.

"Just a little scrap of paper in a yellow envelope, and the whole world is a ruin, even hope." G A Studdert-Kennedy (Woodbine Willie).

Ian Carpenter