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 || || Richard Daley || Book || page from Richard Daley's Small Book || || Richard Daley's medal certificate || Richard Daley || Official document || || Official document || Thomas' transfer certificate || Thomas Daley || || Book || Soldiers Small Book cover || || Thomas' discharge certificate || Official document || || Medal || Thomas Daley's medals || Thomas Daley || || Medal || Thomas Daley's bravery medal || Thomas Daley || || Medal || Thomas Daley's bravery medal || Thomas Daley || || Richard and Thomas Daley || Interview with Richard Daley || Interview || || plaque belonging to Richard Daley, belonging to his uncle || Memorabilia

My grandfather, Herbert Rowe, was English and met Hannah, my grandmother, when in Cork, Ireland. He joined the army in 1901, enlisting at Hounslow, Middlesex, England. He had two daughters – Madge and Katherine (Katherine is my mother). Madge was born in 1913, but she died at age 10 from whooping cough. He sent descriptive postcards about his experiences in the war to Madge Rowe of Brown Street, Cork, Ireland in 1915, and also to his wife Hannah. Herbert Rowe served in France as all the cards he sent were from France or written in French. He served for the duration of the war in the Army Service Corp. He was a driver who brought ammunition from depots. After the war he volunteered to go to Russia. || • The Small Book of Herbert Rowe; • Certificate of Education 2/11/04 – arithmetic and dictation awards; • Certificate of Education 7/3/04 – arithmetic and dictation awards; • Stripes from tunic – 2 stripes; • Photograph (with nurse – Russian nurse who cared for him in Russia); • Death Certificate; • Army Clothes Brush; • Postcards

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.