John Duncan
@johnukf.bsky.social
Ex UK Ambassador, Overseas Territory Governor, FCDO Comms Dir. & Blogger, UK National Army Museum. Founder of Brittany Remembers covering commemorations in Finistère Brittany. The Bretons have not forgotten... https://t.co/9xd5pD1tcy
Touching letter found at Kew this week from mother of New Zealander Sam Millen DFC visiting his grave in 1951. "I was greatly struck by the sincere gratitude. .to Britain. It is a comforting thought that our dearly loved only son lies among such loyal people" @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy
March 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Touching letter found at Kew this week from mother of New Zealander Sam Millen DFC visiting his grave in 1951. "I was greatly struck by the sincere gratitude. .to Britain. It is a comforting thought that our dearly loved only son lies among such loyal people" @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy
This weekend we remembered "Jack" Sheridan. Lost 84 years ago aged 25. Last minute replacement rear gunner in a Beaufort. He did not even know the crew. He was the only casualty. Bottom left in this family photo. Buried at La Forest-Landerneau, Brittany @cwgc.bsky.social
February 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
This weekend we remembered "Jack" Sheridan. Lost 84 years ago aged 25. Last minute replacement rear gunner in a Beaufort. He did not even know the crew. He was the only casualty. Bottom left in this family photo. Buried at La Forest-Landerneau, Brittany @cwgc.bsky.social