223633 Pte. Bertrand Moore British Army 6th Btn. 13 Platoon North Staffordshire Regiment from:Stafford I went apple picking at my grandfather's home in Eccleshall Road in Stafford in 1965. While he and I were storing the fruit in his garage he reached up to a shelf and handed me something saying: "This is for you". He died not long afterwards and I treasured that gift without ever looking at it until a few years ago. For me it was a momento to a beloved grandfather, Bertrand Moore.
It was only a few years ago I decided to look at it again. It was a four inch by two and a half inch Boots pocket diary, for 1915. He was a private with the North Staffs Regiment.
Each day from when he signed up in 1914 throughout his training to travelling to France, he filled out each day, without drama, what he did and where he was stationed. Since January 1 this year I have been tweeting each day as a tribute to a modest, kind and adorable grandfather.
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