The final Digger Project led us to a very remote cemetery that was difficult to find but ultimately very rewarding.
Maddy recounted the tale of two brothers named Hutchinson. Edwin, who died in the final weeks of WW1, was in the Royal Engineers Corp. His brother Eric received one letter from Edwin stating that he was ok, and later the same day, the news that Edwin had been killed. This was a very powerful and well researched project to finish on.
Thanks to all who participated in the Digger Project. It has been a very meaningful and significant journey.
Hi Madeline, thanks very much fro the picture of Great Uncle Edwins grave, you had me in tears seeing this for the first time. I will bring my father out here tomorrow to see this photo as the family has never before seen or been to Edwins resting place, Can you imagine that Edwin was the same age as my eldest son Zak when he died!. Thanks again for the effort you have put in. Well done. Ken
ReplyDelete"Madeleine, I found the whole of the blog very moving - but particularly yours. Edwin and Eric are my uncles. My father Lloyd was twice wounded in that war - once on Gallipoli and once in France. I am named after Edwin. Ted Hutchinson".
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