Walter Panton(1889-1917)

Dulce et Decorun Est Pro Patria Mori by Wilfred Owen Source:Thomas Trevilla I think this is one of the most powerful works about war ever written. Wilfred Owen’s poem had a huge personal impact on me. Suddenly war was very real, not just something I had viewed on the television. I was reminded of this …

Reggie Brown

Trying to locate the newspaper articles about John Panton today, I came across the following  essay from a boy called Reggie Brown. He was born in 1910.  I think it illustrates my point about including those who are not directly related in your family story. The teacher to whom I do happen to be related, …