Our+ANZAC+family+stories

he fought in World War two and lived. His first known rank was the Rifleman. The war went from 1914-1918. His serial number was 23927, and he
was born in Wellington, New Zealand. Trained by New Zealand Rifle Brigade. Grand dad Ernest George (who died last year) and he was named after my Great Grandfather Ernest George. But my Grand dad changed his name to George, (his middle name) because he didn't like being called Ernest.( People called him ERNIE ) My family still has Great Grandfather Ernest George's medals from World war two. Before he died, my Grand dad also found out that our family may be related to the Larnach family ( William Larnach who lived at Larnach Castle ). -Michaela

My Grandad Desmond fought in world war two and he was a pilot. He had to get taken out of war and back home because he got shot in the eye,and the nurses considerd that a serious injury so he got sent home.My family was very glad he was home safe though- Mia

Last night I found out that my great grandad called grandad Aitken went to world war two and he served as a mechanic. he used to drive around spare parts in his truck. he also won a competion for drawing the best picture that went on a New Zealand post card.

Two of my family members were in the war my great grandad and my great great grandad.I never got to see my great great grandad because he died in would war one but my great grandad came back.I was about 4 or 5 when he died and now I can only see them in pictures. I have two medals from my great grandad and some coins that I have now and they are very old but it reminds me of him and that is great.-Billy