number 1966
soldier WWI27 total reviews
Comment from amada
This is a very emotive true story. Your details are very well written, with soul, they seem to want to write in their own. This is great, to know of one of your family members. our story took me back, to that time. Thank you.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2020
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This is a very emotive true story. Your details are very well written, with soul, they seem to want to write in their own. This is great, to know of one of your family members. our story took me back, to that time. Thank you.
Comment Written 17-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2020
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I truly do appreciate your kind words in reviewing #1966. Thank you for this review.
Best regards,
Mary
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Amazing the things that we find out about our own families through research rather than through the family!! ;) :) A good contest offering here -- best of luck to you at the polls! ;)
falling 2ft decaying --> fallen two-foot decaying
was 18 years old, 5 ft 8 inches tall and weighed 131 lbs. --> was eighteen years old, five-foot-eight and weighed 131 pounds.
spotless; as his conduct --> spotless. His conduct [run on sentence, needed to be 'broken up'...]
punishment ranged from 3 to 6 days --> punishments ranged from three to six days
in the outskirts --> on the outskirts
time. It is known --> time, it is known
age of 19. --> age of nineteen.
his regiment and a memorial --> his regiment. A memorial [sentence a bit too long...]
honored WW1 dead. --> honored dead of World War I.
sister, Bride received --> sister, Bride, received
For 100 years the life --> For a hundred years, the life
know who he was named after before he died 36 --> know for whom he was named before he died thirty-six
Harold, birthdate was 1918. --> Harold, was born in 1918.
casualty of WWII, also buried in a Canadian Cemetery. --> casualty of World War II, who is also buried in a Canadian Cemetery.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2020
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Amazing the things that we find out about our own families through research rather than through the family!! ;) :) A good contest offering here -- best of luck to you at the polls! ;)
falling 2ft decaying --> fallen two-foot decaying
was 18 years old, 5 ft 8 inches tall and weighed 131 lbs. --> was eighteen years old, five-foot-eight and weighed 131 pounds.
spotless; as his conduct --> spotless. His conduct [run on sentence, needed to be 'broken up'...]
punishment ranged from 3 to 6 days --> punishments ranged from three to six days
in the outskirts --> on the outskirts
time. It is known --> time, it is known
age of 19. --> age of nineteen.
his regiment and a memorial --> his regiment. A memorial [sentence a bit too long...]
honored WW1 dead. --> honored dead of World War I.
sister, Bride received --> sister, Bride, received
For 100 years the life --> For a hundred years, the life
know who he was named after before he died 36 --> know for whom he was named before he died thirty-six
Harold, birthdate was 1918. --> Harold, was born in 1918.
casualty of WWII, also buried in a Canadian Cemetery. --> casualty of World War II, who is also buried in a Canadian Cemetery.
Comment Written 17-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2020
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Thank you but I am leaving as is not much help
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
What a sad, but lovely story, Mary. But how wonderful that 1966, Harold, has now been immortalised in your story. Your family won't forget that young man now. There are so many young men who died in that war, and other wars, that are never brought home or remembered. So sad. I'm so glad you found out about him, the little bits about him getting drunk, improper dress, makes him more that just a number lying in a grave somewhere in a Canadian cemetry in France. Well done, my friend. Sandra xx
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2020
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What a sad, but lovely story, Mary. But how wonderful that 1966, Harold, has now been immortalised in your story. Your family won't forget that young man now. There are so many young men who died in that war, and other wars, that are never brought home or remembered. So sad. I'm so glad you found out about him, the little bits about him getting drunk, improper dress, makes him more that just a number lying in a grave somewhere in a Canadian cemetry in France. Well done, my friend. Sandra xx
Comment Written 17-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2020
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Thank you Sandra, I truly appreciate your comments and review
Comment from Cynthia Adams1
This is an interesting story. I especially like stories that are true.
I think it's great that your family tried so hard to find the history of this relative. A person who passes at such a young age, deserves to be remembered and mourned.
You presented your story in a matter of fact way, which is fine for the topic. i look forward to seeing some of your more creative work.
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reply by the author on 16-Oct-2020
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This is an interesting story. I especially like stories that are true.
I think it's great that your family tried so hard to find the history of this relative. A person who passes at such a young age, deserves to be remembered and mourned.
You presented your story in a matter of fact way, which is fine for the topic. i look forward to seeing some of your more creative work.
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2020
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Thank you for your review. I have to ask why 4 stars?
Comment from nomi338
Knowing what he looked like is not nearly as important as knowing that he existed and that he did his part, making the ultimate sacrifice of surrendering his life in pursuit of victory for his country and his countrymen. That makes him a hero in my book.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2020
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Knowing what he looked like is not nearly as important as knowing that he existed and that he did his part, making the ultimate sacrifice of surrendering his life in pursuit of victory for his country and his countrymen. That makes him a hero in my book.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2020
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Thank you nomi338 I appreciate you review and comments.#1966 was a hero and also like many foot soldiers an average joe
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Comment from Gert sherwood
What an amazing and well written story about your dad when he was a soldier in WWI with only the number 1966.
What makes me want to say is your story being true you should win this contest.
Gert
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2020
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What an amazing and well written story about your dad when he was a soldier in WWI with only the number 1966.
What makes me want to say is your story being true you should win this contest.
Gert
Comment Written 16-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2020
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Thank you gert for your review and comments.
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You are welcome
Gert
Comment from Bill Schott
This war story, #1966, is a compelling tale which is a piece of research that connects the violence of war, the heart of duty, and the love of family together.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2020
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This war story, #1966, is a compelling tale which is a piece of research that connects the violence of war, the heart of duty, and the love of family together.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2020
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Thank you Bill for your comments and review. It is appreciated.
Comment from Sarah Webb
Very interesting and how wonderful that you were able to find out that kind of history about your family. I think the picture helps narrate the poem. Very well done.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2020
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Very interesting and how wonderful that you were able to find out that kind of history about your family. I think the picture helps narrate the poem. Very well done.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2020
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Thank you for your review and comments. It is appreciated
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written war story. It is so sad that so many soldiers are buried in unmarked graves in foreign countries where their loved ones may never find them.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2020
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A very well-written war story. It is so sad that so many soldiers are buried in unmarked graves in foreign countries where their loved ones may never find them.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2020
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Thank you for your review and kind thoughts.
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
This is a wonderful piece of history. So man boys were killed and buried during wars and the families never know where they are buried. Well written!
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2020
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This is a wonderful piece of history. So man boys were killed and buried during wars and the families never know where they are buried. Well written!
Comment Written 15-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2020
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Thank you Rebecca. I appreciate the review and comments.
