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Hi alphacentaurus, I have been in contact with Uplands Cemetery, and they have kindly given me the Plot and number of the grave/s. If I can I will try and get to the cemetery on Friday afternoon or at the week-end, and try and get hold of a map of the cemetery showing the exact location/s. If...

Thank You all for your info`. Very much appreciated, cheeers:)

Hi all, Yesterday I downloaded a copy of a`Graves Registration Report Form`, from the CWGC. In one column there is typed; "All Crosses Erected or `G.R.U`d", what does the G.R.U`d mean??. Many thanks in advance. cresser.

After trying for ages to do this, I can now put a picture of the troublesome little fella I am trying to look after!! `orrible aint he?

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Hi Maypolebaz, I know what you mean. Years ago we had a G/S from a pup and we were fortunate enough to have his company for 13 years. After that we had a Staffie for about 2 months - he was found as a stray in our neighbourhood, but the original owners were found so he went back to them, then...

Hi Old Boy, I do know exactly how you feel. I lost my last dog more than 10 years ago, and because I was at work and no-one would be there to look after another, I have left it alone, although, like you, I would love another. Having said that, since having my mates dog for at least a week and a...

Hi maypolebaz, Your right of course, I often think we do not give them credit for the intelligence they do undoubtedly have. In my case they sure as heck know a soft touch when they see one!!!!

Hi postie, Yep your right, and thats why they can often wind us round their little paw. This same dog has decided he will not put up with pidgeons in his garden, and runs barking at them, when he has his beloved rugby ball in his mouth he won`t drop it, he just runs at them shaking his head and...

Hi all, I am looking after a friends 3 year old German Shepherd dog (Shep), he is a wonderful dog, friendly, playful (VERY playful!), and has not been aggressive to any other animal, or person. I have had G.S myself before and know how good they can be, anyway, today I have seen something I...

Hi Rosie and Maurice, Thank You both for your replies and advice. I have now downloaded the appropriate forms and can now apply for any information allowed. Many thanks, cresser:)

Hi, I admit I have not gone through every posting on this thread, so apologise for possible repeat. I was wondering if it would be possible to try and obtain my late uncles National Service record. I have no idea when he did this or where he may have served, or indeed, who he served with, but I...

Hi everyone, I guessed I`d get a couple ghostie & ghoulie jokes, and I`ve printed them off to take up there as and when. I did however go there yesterday and was speaking to a mate who I have known for a while, and he, many years ago, actually worked there and he agreed that there were indeed...

Hi all, Strange one this, and I`m not sure anyone can help - but if you don`t ask ..... I partake of a pint or three at the Hazelwell pub between Kings Heath and Stirchley. Yesterday I was told a story by two different people that apparently, there have been some strange `goings on` by way of...

Speedy23, I too remember that air-raid shelter on Warstock Rd, on the grass between Limekiln Lane and Stanbury Road. Used to jump off the thing trying to do ourselves an injury!!. I also remember that there was one on the playing field at Grendon School as well, it was at the top of the field...

Hi all, On much the same theme - but not at Cocksmoor Wood - there is a fishery on Bills Lane, Shirley, very near the Drawbridge pub. On this site there is a pool that I was told, was the result of a wartime bomb blast. The pool IS very near a railway line, and if true, perhaps that was the...

Hi All, Just finished a book from the Library about a Czech airman, shot down in France during WW2, and discovers a German Shepherd puppy. It goes on to be a really emotional and heartwarming book, and the bond that builds up between the dog, the airman and his friends that is stronger than...

Hi all, Only just found this but a really good post, and some of the groups/bands mentioned brought back a few old mem` too. I had the pleasue of seeing the likes of: Status Quo (loads a times when they were younger), Uriah Heep, AC/DC, Bryan Adams, ZZ Top, Queen (at the old Wembley Stadium -...

Hi Terry, No problem. Thankyou for taking the time and trouble to look for me, and appreciate the image posted as well. Thanks again and keep up the very good work and help you have been doing for others. Cheers Cresser.

Hi Terry, If I can be cheeky, do you have anything about Percy Cresswell 481 L/Cpl 2nd Batt RWR Killed 25 Sept 1915 at Loos. Also his cousin, Private Henry (Harry) Francis Cresswell, 19163 MGC, (Formerly 990 RWR) Killed 29 Sept 1917. I have searched for both mens service papers but they appear...