On the centenary of World War 1 my family and I have been remembering my Great Grandpa, Frank Moncur, of Hawick who served in the WW1 tank core. During the war he was hugely injured by a shell impacting his tank, which resulted in the immediate loss of one of his legs, shortly followed by the other having to be amputated on the field. Despite huge pain and a time of recuperation, Frank returned to Hawick where he continued to work, married and had 3 children, one of which was my Granny, Christine. Stories of war are shared within every family I know and although often harrowing and hugely upsetting it is so important to reflect and remember the lives of all people involved and effected.
Tomorrow on the sand of St Ninian’s Isle on Shetland, Film-maker Danny Boyle invites you to join him in marking 100 years since armistice and the end of the first world war. On 11 November 2018, communities will gather on beaches across the UK to say goodbye and thank you, to the millions of men and women who left their shores during the war, many never to return.
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