Well, hello 1kGW.
I hope your father does stay in reasonable health for long time to come. I have also been through this with both parents with failing health. It's tough, so I do empathise.
Father (Deceased 2010 Age 84) Ex Army from 1943, Government House after Army Training, then Administration who dealt with the overseeing of the troops leave passes. Mother (died 2018, aged 92) didn't join up as the war was coming to and end.
Grandfather and my Uncle Reggie who were WW1 veterans. Transportation of munitions and troops to the frontline in the Somme. He also 'collected' from the Field on stretchers. Dreadful job. Born 1890 died Xmas day 1964. Uncle Reggie who went 'Over the Top' into enemy fire, was gassed twice but survived. Died young...in his 30s due to a double dose of both types of gas.
I knew all bar one of my Grandparents and Great Aunts/Uncles, all born 1880's to 1890s, the last went in the 1980s. No Stories to tell due to me being very young in the 50's/60s, so I relied on Mom to tell me what she knew. Now, I am one of two sole survivors...the eldest of two brothers.
I have negligible Military history. ATC (Air Training Corps) for a limited time...1969. Leaned to fly 1975/6 but the cost was horrendous over here (Fuel Crisis of the '70s) so I quit after very limited hours on type. I could fly 'on my own' without instructor assistance...Fully Controlled Flight.
Best wishes to your father...stay strong for him which I know you will.
