Hi Guys, I've always wondered what the experience was like for the WW2 soldiers who were at the Gate in 1940, this picture shows a soldier who has just seen his dad's name on the Gate. Thanks for looking!
Yes I thought it looked a bit penile as I was drawing it, the idea when drawn was that the 1940 Tommy being over come almost drops the rifle hence the odd angle and his other hand grabs at the monument to steady. I shall get the eraser out
When passing through the areas old Great War battlefields many a WW2 Tommy was warned off the local women by his mates' cries of, "Watch out she could be your sister!"
When passing through the areas old Great War battlefields many a WW2 Tommy was warned off the local women by his mates' cries of, "Watch out she could be your sister!" It's a lovely thoughtful composition soren ! Don't take any notice of those other boys !!
I shall get the eraser out Why not just stick the butt (of the rifle!) out from behind him (as it would have done at that angle), then it would be more obvious what it is. A picky point - BD trousers map pockets were on the front of the leg, not the side, in 1940. Dave
When passing through the areas old Great War battlefields many a WW2 Tommy was warned off the local women by his mates' cries of, "Watch out she could be your sister!" I wonder how many actually were! (I know of one from my own town who met his French half-sister in france in 1944) - well, the old Guards div eye didn't wink much over there did it? Dave
Hi Soren, I like it. Couldn't resist putting this up, since the Guards were mentioned too, kind of appropriate - father and son, 30 years apart Guardsman HENRY GROVES ABBOTT 2721868, Irish Guards attd. H.Q. 5th Guards Armd. Bde. who died age 34 on 08 February 1945 Son of C.Q.M.S. Charles Thomas Abbott, Royal Irish Regt. (killed in action in Belgium, 24th May, 1915) and Margaret Helen Abbott. Remembered with honour HEVERLEE WAR CEMETERY Grave/Memorial Reference: 1. G. 10. + Company Quartermaster Serjeant CHARLES THOMAS ABBOTT 5808, 2nd Bn., Royal Irish Regiment who died age 34 on 24 May 1915 Son of the late H. G. Abbott; husband of Margaret Helen Abbott, of 9, The Terrace, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Remembered with honour YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 33.
We often park our coaches where that 2-pounder is located, and I always think of that photo when I'm there.
I have a nice picture of that 2-ponder taken I assume before the one posted. They appear to be placing at that location as they are removing the wheels. The picture is in a magazine called, 'The Second Great War.'
Any chance of posting that picture Drew? Very interested in actions around the Menin Gate at the end of May as my uncle was KIA on the 29th May 1940 on the ramparts to the left of the gate. This AT gun was with his Brigade.
Andy/JCB I seem to recall that picture being posted some time ago, possibly by your goodself Andy. Regards Tom
Thanks Drew , that may even be him stood near truck or behind ! Have my doubts about 12th Lancers assembling AT guns.
