Private Angus Anthony (307160)served with 15th Battalion, Tank Corps and was killed in action on the 27th September 1918, when his tank received a direct hit. He had previously served with the Royal Engineers (304981). Three letters were received after his death, some very descriptive of events. Also a birthday card that he received just before his death, which was returned to the family by Captain Gibson. Acting Sergeant William Anthony, the contributors great grandfather, enlisted on the 26th February 1916 and was called up on the 29th March 1916. He went to France, with the Royal Engineers, in November 1918 and sent letters detailing his work and the things he saw. He also sought out his brothers grave and hoped to find the tank that he died in. Furthermore, he obtained photographs, which he sent to his mother. He also received a letter from a friend serving in British Guiana, sent after the armistice was announced. William Anthony took his mother to France to visit Angus's grave. Her passport has been retained and is stamped recording her arrival and departure. || Letter. Letter. Letter (2 pages). Letter and birthday card. Last letter home. Memorial card. Photograph of Angus Anthony. Card. Letter. Demob certificate. Letters (numerous). Copy of letter. Photos (7) - left hand of photo is William Anthony. Postcards - pre and post war (numerous). Passport.

My great uncle Francis S. Fordham went to Australia in 1912 as an accountant. At the outbreak of WW1 although a conscientious objecter he joined the Australian Imperial Forces and served on the Australian Hospital ships HMAT A67 Orsova and HMAT A63 Karoola. My grandfather Alfred H. Fordham joined the army. The Kings Royal Rifles and fought at the Somme and Paschendale and was awarded the M.C. D.C.M. My great uncles Ralph A. Fordham and Lionel E. Fordham joined the Royal Naval Division and served at Gallipoli and in France. My great uncle Eric J. Fordham joined the army the 1st Hertfordshire Regiment and died on the 8th October 1918 at the battle for Cambrai. As far as I can trace all five brothers were within a few miles of each other when Eric was killed.

John Blezard