In the interview attached, Richard Daley, originally from Deptford, Southeast London, recalls his father Thomas Daley's postwar memories and an important family tragedy that he would not talk about; Richard investigates the effect the death of his father's brother - Richard's namesake - had on Thomas, who apparently enlisted underage, embarking on a personal mission to find Richard's resting place in France. Contributed via Age Exchange (http://www.age-exchange.org.uk) as part of the Children of the Great War project (http://www.childrenofthegreatwar.org.uk) at a collection day at the Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice, Kent, UK. To see all material contributed by Age Exchange, or to see more contributions from this collection day, follow the links at http://www.childrenofthegreatwar.org.uk/archive.html - For further information email: greatwar@age-exchange.org.uk

Photograph
Thomas Daley
Book
Soldier's Small Book belonging to Richard Daley, who was killed in France
Richard Daley
page from Richard Daley's Small Book
Richard Daley's medal certificate
Official document
Thomas' transfer certificate
Soldiers Small Book cover
Thomas' discharge certificate
Medal
Thomas Daley's medals
Thomas Daley's bravery medal
Richard and Thomas Daley
Interview with Richard Daley
Interview
plaque belonging to Richard Daley, belonging to his uncle
Memorabilia