06-06-2015, 06:48 PM
From the Watson archive; My father, Ernest Allan Simpson Watson, a Pte in the 7th Black Watch writes to his fiancée (my Mother, Ethel Maechelle Milburn known as Mickey during the war with 342/93(M) Search Light Regiment in Watford) on 8th June 1944. It reads:
"My Darling. Here is another few lines hoping you are getting on OK and enjoying yourself as much as possible. I suppose you know all about the invasion by this time, but don't worry yourself too much, as I'll be OK..."
Master of understatement.
The Black Watch Regimental History states "The 1st, 5th and 7th Battalions, still in the 51st Highland Division, were all landed in Normandy on or shortly after D Day, 6 June 1944. They were heavily involved in the actions leading to the breakout from Caen and the Falaise Gap"
Very proud of both of my parents
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"My Darling. Here is another few lines hoping you are getting on OK and enjoying yourself as much as possible. I suppose you know all about the invasion by this time, but don't worry yourself too much, as I'll be OK..."
Master of understatement.
The Black Watch Regimental History states "The 1st, 5th and 7th Battalions, still in the 51st Highland Division, were all landed in Normandy on or shortly after D Day, 6 June 1944. They were heavily involved in the actions leading to the breakout from Caen and the Falaise Gap"
Very proud of both of my parents
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Moi Watson
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
