During WWII the Maltese Islands were experiencing one of the hardest and most cruel times in their history. READ MORE HERE:
Tag: gallantry
Did your WWII civilian ancestor receive honours or awards during the Second World War?
Our ‘Civilian Gallantry Awards WW II’ collection may hold the key to missing parts of your family tree. If you’re looking for your WWII ancestor, this is the one to search! READ MORE HERE:
Lieutenant Commander Roope’s actions had just earned him the first Victoria Cross of the Second World War.
In 1940, on this day, 8th April —the Captain of HMS Glowworm, Lieutenant Commander Roope’s actions had just earned him the first Victoria Cross of the Second World War.
Only the Valiant: The Victoria Cross
Victoria Cross & Bar ONLY three have ever been awarded & here are the three recipients. READ MORE HERE
Getting started researching your military ancestor
As the First World War soldiers have sadly passed away, with Henry John ‘Harry’ Patch being the last to go, aged 111, in July 2009. Now every day the papers seem filled with reports of Second World War veterans passing away too, and it’s time to ask about