204991 A/Cpl. Arthur Munton Leicestershire Regiment from:Bemasthorpe Ryhall My grandfather was Arthur Munton who died at 'Dooraville' in Belmesthorpe Lincs in 1966 when I was thirteen. As we approach Rememberance Day it ony serves to reinforce my determination to find more about what he did in WW1 and in particular at the Third Ypres Passchendale and it is my intention to visit the battlefield sometime next year
As part of my research I have found what I believe is my grandfathers general service medal it is inscribed with THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914 - 1919 and around the edge of the medal is engraved 25881 it could be 25887 A.CPL.A.MUNTON.LEIC.R.
When I look back and attempt to recall what my grandfather told me about WW1 and his involvement he always described Passchendale in one word 'quagmire' having read some of the accounts and seen some photographs of this battle it seems an apt description
If anyone has any information that would assist me with my research I would much appreciate hearing from them
The only footnote I would add is an oddity but neverless a common thread when I talk to other people who are undertaking similar research is that my father would often tell me that my grandfather would recount stories of WW1 to me and yet not to him, why is this so?
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