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Stories should be written down so other generations in your family don't forget who these people were and what they stood for.
Pieces of information can come in many ways:
- Stories from servicemen who are still alive today.
- Stories from their mates that remember them;
- Stories that were told to your Parents, Friends and Relatives;
- Diaries written from a particular individual;
- Postcards sent to family, loved ones and friends;
- Photos with written information and dates on the back;
- Log Books;
- Pay Books;
- Hospital Tags;
- Training Manuals;
- Newspaper clippings:
- Internet Sites;
- Books on History;
- Movies & Documentaries;
- Museums;
- Memorials & War Graves;
When constructing a War Diary you should write down your own story and interpretation of what you thought happened to a family member or a particular individual that served in the forces.
I almost lost the stories about my Grandfathers. I only found out what happened to them about five years ago. I never realised how close my life had held on by a thread and what a miracle it was that they made it back safe. They fought almost side by side; same Army, same Division, same Brigade and they would have never known that their children would come together and marry and have two children, my brother and I. All the people who served in the first A.I.F helped my family get home. So now you can see why I want to help other people to find their Family War Heritage.
If you would like to donate your story about your Grandfather, Relative or Family Member we have a section on this website called War Stories. Please investigate.