Please brighten up Maurice REDWOOD

[George4]

Hi,

Minor improvement.

Not sure about inserting epaulette upon right shoulder, as I am unfamiliar with theatre of war uniforms.

Kind regards
George4

[JJ Girl]

Hi George and Terry,

What amazing work you've done - you've both turned a scratchy, pixilated newsprint picture into a lovely photograph of this young man.  Thank you so much for your time and care with him.

Thought you might be interested in what The Blue Mountain Echo (13/10/1916) reported after his death...

"It's no use mother, I'm big and strong and by the time I'm at the Front I'll just be right for fighting."

"But my boy, you are only a child - only 15 years of age, and it would be wrong to go."

"I've asked you, mother, square, but if you say no - I'll go just the same, so be as good a mater as you've always been and let me go."

Maurice fought in the trenches at Gallipoli, saw service in Egypt and was shot and killed at Pozieres.

Thanks again,

JJ

[D_]

Two more versions for you JJ

[restorer45]

Cheers

[JJ Girl]

D_ and Restorer45,

How is this possible I keep asking myself - what amazing work you have both done.  D_ you have given him a real twinkle in his eye - fabulous.  And Restorer45 what stunning art work - both absolutely wonderful.

Thank you so much for all of your precious time.

JJ 

[mozza29]

As per PM.
Regards,

Morrie

[JJ Girl]

Hi Morrie,

Thank you, your restores are outstanding.  I really appreciate your work with Maurice.  The colour version is fabulous.

Merry Christmas and thanks again,

JJ