William Harding Dyson 1896 – 1917 – one young man’s story

Posted on Nov 11, 2016 by TanGental

Today, November the 11th we remember the war dead. My Great Uncle Willie was one of those. It always helps me to focus on an indiviual when thinking about something as enormous as the lives lost in countless wars, so I offer up a post I wrote back in 2014 with my brother, about Uncle Willie.

Source: William Harding Dyson 1896 – 1917 – one young man’s story

About TanGental

My name is Geoff Le Pard. Once I was a lawyer; now I am a writer. I've published several books: a four book series following Harry Spittle as he grows from hapless student to hapless partner in a London law firm; four others in different genres; a book of poetry; four anthologies of short fiction; and a memoir of my mother. I have several more in the pipeline. I have been blogging regularly since 2014, on topic as diverse as: poetry based on famous poems; memories from my life; my garden; my dog; a whole variety of short fiction; my attempts at baking and food; travel and the consequent disasters; theatre, film and book reviews; and the occasional thought piece. Mostly it is whatever takes my fancy. I avoid politics, mostly, and religion, always. I don't mean to upset anyone but if I do, well, sorry and I suggest you go elsewhere. These are my thoughts and no one else is to blame. If you want to nab anything I post, please acknowledge where it came from.
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10 Responses to William Harding Dyson 1896 – 1917 – one young man’s story

  1. Teagan Geneviene says:
    Nov 11, 2016 at 1:00 pm

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful tribute, Geoff. Hugs.

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  2. gordon759 says:
    Nov 11, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    Well done bro

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  3. trifflepudling says:
    Nov 11, 2016 at 3:41 pm

    Thanks for repeating it, Geoff. There was an amazing thing in Bristol at 11:00 today
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-37942815 . Only short.
    And the first bit of this
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-england-bristol-37938424

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  4. willowdot21 says:
    Nov 11, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    Yes thank you for sharing such a lovely story

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  5. trifflepudling says:
    Nov 11, 2016 at 7:35 pm

    Thanks for reminder of your original post. My comment from earlier looks as though lost! Can’t remember it exactly but did put this in:
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-37942815 . Only short.
    First minute of this
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-england-bristol-37938424.

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