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Soldier Spotlight: Private Magnus Mackay
Born in Tongue, Scotland, Magnus Mackay was just 16 when he lied about his age to enlist in WWI. Serving with C Company, 13th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, he was killed by enemy shellfire near Loos on March 18, 1916.
Magnus was the first of three Mackay brothers lost in the war—a heartbreaking legacy for a family that sent six sons to serve. His story lives on, honored at Loos British Cemetery and featured in Somewhere in Blood Soaked France by Alasdair Sutherland.
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Honoring the Words Left Behind

Inscriptions can remind us of the love left behind.

Private Alfred Fieldhouse, laid to rest at Tyne Cot Cemetery, was more than a soldier. He was "Dadda" a father, deeply missed by Ray, Iris, and Nan. His wife, Hannah, chose these words, pulling us away from the battlefield and into the hearts of a grieving family.

These inscriptions personalize the fallen, reminding us that war’s impact stretched far beyond the front lines, shaping the lives of those left behind for generations.

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✉️ Telegram Tuesday: A Brother’s Words from the Front ✉️

Before Daniel Serrick made the ultimate sacrifice in the Italian campaign, he penned a heartfelt letter to his sister—one of the few personal records left behind.

Born in Jollimore, Nova Scotia, Daniel’s journey took him across the world, from the Manchester Regiment to the British Commandos, then to the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, and finally, the elite First Special Service Force. He survived Dunkirk, fought alongside Allied forces, and gave everything in the battle for Italy.

His words, preserved in this letter, offer a glimpse into his life, courage, and love for family. Swipe to read a message from a soldier to his sister.

Eric Fletcher Waters was born in County Durham in 1914. A devout Christian and pacifist, he initially served as an ambulance driver in WWII. However, his strong anti-fascist beliefs led him to enlist as a Second Lieutenant with the 8th Battalion Royal Fusiliers. Deployed to Italy, he was tragically killed on February 18, 1944, during the intense fighting at Anzio. His body was never recovered, and he is commemorated on the Cassino Memorial. His son, Roger Waters—only five months old at the time—later became a founding member of Pink Floyd and wrote When the Tigers Broke Free in tribute to his father’s sacrifice.