Both grandparents fought in WW II. Paternal grandfather still in bits in northern France though there is a nice white cross with his name on it. Maternal grandfather came back but his mind was shot to bits and he spent 30 odd years in a very remote "hospital" before he died. Thank goodness no other member of my family has felt moved to join the armed services - though if it be thought that makes any of them lesser people I would be happy to put them up against anyone else.
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