richardjproud

Thanks Mike - will give it a go Richard

Thanks everyone for the suggestions - I guess a trip up to London to the library is in order! My grandfather was in the 24th Battalion (the Queens), but I have that book on Bourlon Wood that was recommended - it's a great (if that's the word) read for sure. cheers Richard

Hi all Wondering if anyone can help . . . My grandfather, Francis Proud and his family lived in Crystal Palace Road (#140) from the early 1900's until after the 1st WW. During the war he was in the army and awarded the DCM in January 1918 (for an action at Bourlon Wood in December 1917). Although his award was announced in the London Gazzette in March 1918, I am wondering if there would have been a piece about him in a local paper? So can anyone let me know what local papers there were in East Dulwich around the time of the 1st WW? Many thanks in advance Richard