Thomas Hassey - My other Grandad

[Wolster]

As an Irish national Thomas was a non-combatant but I believe he, and many other Irish nationals, played an important part in the war. With Britain having the majority of its males between 18 & 35 in the military it was short of labour for building work. Mostly airfields. Many Grandad came across the water for the work. Unfortunaley, he was quite badly injured when he was run over. My Grandmother and their young son, my Uncle, came across to be with him. They never went back!!

[Jim O]

Sorry to hear about his injury. There certainly were large numbers of Irish men (and women) living and working in Britain before and during the war as there was (and still is) free immigration/permission to work between the two nations.

Thank you for sharing.

[Geek44]

Thanks Steve, you learn something new every day huh?

[cyberia]

For Thomas... Prosit!