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My fathers family lived at 21 Village road Alverstoke from the death of my Grandfather in 1924 thru till 1940 when they moved to Northcross, during the war A
family of 7 children.
My father used to assist the milkman ( horse and cart) and my g mother played the organ at ST Marys, MY parents were married in the church and I was christened there.I
have visited several times I am keen to pass on the sacrifices the villageof Alverstoke made during the second world war,.
I’m sure there is a list somewhere but what’s different is My father knows more details
I have compiled a list of those killed in the first year of the war and how they met their fate( from my fathers recall)
My fathers great friend for example Allen Ball lies in the Royal Oak in Scapa flow,( the one time verger of St Marys son is also on the
list)
The list is at home can you respond to this e mail address below should you express an interest.
Our family connection ( both sides) with Gosport goes way back MY grandfather was an Alderman ( Percival Smith) and was responsible for the establishment of a Masonic
lodge in Gosport, He was a great movie fan and we have had( since donated to Gosport library )Â a film of the Silver Jubilee showing the revue at Spithead of the fleet ( 1911?) showing the
councillors( inc my grandfather) in full regalia and those plumed hats, I do have a video copy , but have so many videos, its somewhere in my collection, I have many many stories of
recollections of my parents who lived their youth in the Area,
My Uncle Gerry Mulholland ran the Chemist shop at lee on solent for many years until he retired.
. All l the family were in the services and the 3 Priscott brothers in the royal marines ( ( prev generation) first world war were well know in the town))
priscotts@clear.net.nz
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