Monday, October 12, 2015

Nearly ready to publish

Uncle Bert's Diary is nearly ready to publish into book form. I am currently proofreading before sending off to the publisher for the bits they need to do. Tim Catherall has created a wonderful cover design for the book. The main hurdle at the moment is raising the funds to complete the publishing process. As the first print run is for 120 copies I need to raise the funds to proceed. I have set up a crowdfunded / kickstarter at the following website: LINK

If you are able to support me with this I would be extremely grateful.

Thank you.

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Privates Reilly, Dyett, Jacob, Russell Cpl Hosking

Private William Reilly Service No 3259A

Private William Dyett Service No 5018

Private John G Jacob Service No 1694

permission for John Jacob to go overseas by his parents:
"I hereby give my consent for my son John Gilbert Jacob to enlist for active service in parts beyond the seas"
H Jacob (father), witnessed by E Jacobs (mother)
His father died in 1916 while he was at war.


 Details of John Jacob's death sent to his mother:

Private John Pengilly Hosking Service No 4989


South Australian photo honor roll 

Private James Russell Service No 2973