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My Grandfather

by Terry Scrivens

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Contributed by 
Terry Scrivens
People in story: 
Thomas John Edwards
Location of story: 
Possibly somewhere in Scotland
Background to story: 
Army
Article ID: 
A1160380
Contributed on: 
30 August 2003

While doing research on my Family Tree I was given the following information, believed to be relevant to my Grandfather ...

"Following a taunt that the Pioneers were sub-standard, Lt. T.J. Edwards swam ashore from HMT 'Ettrick' to the shore fully clothed, including boots and mackintosh" .....

I am, at present, following this up, and will post further info asap, but it does sound very like the old boy !!!

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