Discovering a photo of an unknown soldier in an inherited box of old photos took me on a 1000-mile journey to an unveiling of a memorial for the 100th anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Somme. A Projectkin Members' Corner post for May 2024. Monthly posts from members celebrate their contributions to family history storytelling — in all its forms. Learn more at Projectkin.org/members-corner
Thanks Victoria. Research is usually enough of a reward in itself and to have an outcome like this was so unexpected and an honour for my whole family.
This is a great story of research rewarded!
Thanks Victoria. Research is usually enough of a reward in itself and to have an outcome like this was so unexpected and an honour for my whole family.
Great post Ann and Barb!
I am so inspired. We all have mysteries in our histories waiting to be brought into the light!
Thank you Jane!
Exactly right! Now it pains me to think I might be overlooking a story hidden in my dusty boxes. 🗃️