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Bringing Him Home

25-06-23, 07:41

A story of a mothers love for her only son who was killed in WW1 and her blind obsession of repatriating him and bringing his remains back home

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Another iconic image and another tragic story that tells of a mother’s love for her son and her blind obsession with “Bringing Him Home”. But who was Anna Durie and what was the s…

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25-06-23, 15:45

That is a really good story. Well done Paul, your articles are always so interesting.

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25-06-23, 17:31

Wow! What a great story - thoroughly enjoyed reading it.

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25-06-23, 19:11

Thanks so much Lin and Brit much appreciated

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27-06-23, 16:36

That's a fascinating and very well researched story.

But poor Helen...!
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03-07-23, 13:48

Thanks Mary a truly tragic tale but one of incredible and unwavering love

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