Tag Archives: Great War

As 2016 Ends, The Legion–No Discussion, No Interest, No Attempt to Listen.

Posted on December 31, 2016 by irishroverpei

My Final Blog of 2016, Wishing my readers a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Leaving the Legion was not a rushed decision on my part, it came about from many years of frustration and of being ignored. Regarding the issue … Continue reading →

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A Story Worth Sharing

Posted on January 7, 2015 by irishroverpei

  I thought this cute little story was worth sharing —————————————- The 12 year old soldier of the Great War: In 1916 a 12 year old boy walked into the Recruitment Office and signed up. I can’t recall which regiment … Continue reading →

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100 years After the Great War.

Posted on August 1, 2014 by irishroverpei

This is a story my Father once told me many years ago. I post it on my blog today as a tribute to him, he served with the British Army from 1916 to 1919 at the front and later as … Continue reading →

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