Messages posted by: JonnyHerbert

PM?d you Robert.

Thanks Nepts, lovely to hear that. The old man only found the war pathé footage a month or so ago, piqued my interest, hence the documentary find which is a real beaut! Sounds like your wife and he are first cousins - I?ll show him this dialogue, am sure he?ll be happy to engage join the forum and add flesh to the bones...

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7nsn15
Vaagso Raid - excellent official video of the raid in Norway. Joe is demonstrating the official kit at around 7mins and 30secs in.

And my old man?s find, and our personal favourite. Here he is giving a short speech to the American public, whilst meeting the President of the USA in the effort to raise war bonds (circa 1943 I think).
Must admit, raised the hairs on the back of my neck having a small window into the past like this:
https://youtu.be/85NZ9hgLgUA

1:16 in - Franklin D. Roosevelt in the chair, Joe is to the right stood behind him.
https://youtu.be/85NZ9hgLgUA

Gavin - brilliant stuff, looks like it came from Peter Young?s diary. Very interested, do you have any more information please? Thanks.

How may I help Stephane?

Hi guys, Jo (George) and Jack (John) both moved to Plymouth as part of the war postings. My family are their bloodline. Happy to chat and connect the dots. Look forward to talking with you.