Seaforth Highlanders

[vandab]

Hi Gaven,
 Couldn't get to  London to check the info you gave me on John Lawson,  Seaforth Highlanders, But paid to have him checked out.
I haven't had the report as yet but have spoken to the guy and everything you told me seems to tie in. Just wanted to let you know that it is work in progress because i didn't want you to think i wasn't doing anything.
 Will update you further when i get report.
 Very many thanks for the help you gave me.
Vanda

[vandab]

Whoops, so excited i spelt your name wrong, Big sorry
 Vanda

[Garen]

That's excellent news, Vanda - fingers crossed for your researcher turning up some 'gold dust'!

Best -
Garen.

[Hackstaple]

C for Thighlanders - some of you may remember this:
 A for 'orses
| B for mutton
| C for thighlanders
| D for dumb
| E for brick
| F for vescence
| G for police
| H for retirement
| I for Novello
| J for oranges
| K for terrier
| L for leather
| M for sis
| N for a penny
| O for the garden wall
| P for whistle
| Q for a bus
| R for mo
| S for you
| T for two
| U for instance
| V for la France
| W for a bob
| X for breakfast
| Y for husband
| Z for breezes
 

[vandab]

Hi Gaven, I am pleased to tell you the info you gave me WAS for my John Lawson. He was born in Brechin, Forfarshire. He had a few naughty moments with drinking. I even know now about another child but think he must have died .This was the best £30 i have spent but without your help i wouldn't have got this far. At least now he can go on the Afghan War Database, will you do that for me and give me a link to so i can have a look. Will you let me know if you need any details off my infomation. Thanks again for your help,
  Vanda   

[liverpool annie]

Hi Vanda !

I'm thrilled for you !! and I know Garen will be too !! 

You give the rest of us hope !!

Plus you have a photo too ..... doesn't get any better than that !! 

Just need his birth certificate now .......... 

Annie 

[vandab]

Hi Annie,
 I am over the moon, kids think i'm potty, feel very emotional but thats what i'm like cant help it. I have been a bit cheeky and put a message on the Scotland board to see if someone can look up his birth for me, i still have 26 credits on Scotland's people but my time has expired so fingers crossed i might get that info as well.
  Cant wait for Gaven to know.The photo was a big bonus
Vanda 

[Garen]

Hello Vanda,

That is such great news, and I feel very pleased I was able to help, but more pleased you have got something substantial from it. I will send you the link to the database in a private message as the project is not public yet. I want to add a few more entries before I unleash it on the world! (I'm up to 365 entries, want to get to 500 before making it public).

If you are able to add any more details about his army service that would be great, eg. date of enrolment, date of discharge... I'm especially intrigued by his lack of clasps from the Afghan war - he got the medal, so obviously served in the campaign, but was he laid low with illness during much the campaign? What dates did he serve?

Many thanks, I appreciate your help.

Best -
Garen.

[vandab]

Hi Gaven,
Will sort out that info for you but it will take a couple of days as i have to go back to work next week  and some of the writing is hard to understand, but it is in very good condition   also i need to put in order. Will be in touch soon,
Vanda