Family Military Traditions

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My Grandfather was in the 36th division (Ulster) battle of the Somme seldom did he ever speak about it. My Dad was North Atlantic Convoys, merchant navy, sunk once but again seldom talked about it.
Me 45 years Merchant Navy, Iran Iraq war hit by rockets strait of Hermouz, 3 dead onboard, trust me I was no hero absolutely terrified 50,000 ton tanker carrying petroleum products, diffo squeaky bum time.

I would have had a squeaky bum standing on the land near you with that lot. :lol