248566 Pte. Edward Sweeney British Army 8th Battalion Black Watch from:Helensburgh, Scotland (d.14th October 1918) Edward Sweeney was a distant relative but still remembered. He left a very small village called Helensburgh, the inventor of Television came from here. Sadly, Edward never had a chance to enjoy this and many other extraordinary things the world has brought us.
He fought for his country and the people at home but sadly died in a foreign country and never came home again. He has his name with many others of the Parish, in the Town Gardens on a large War Memorial. Every year the town comes out and pays tribute to all who fought and died.
This year is the 100th anniversary and my 15 year old daughter is taking a school trip to Belgium and France. I, and my now aging parents, are proud to say my daughter will hopefully find the memorial cemetery and pay our respects to Edward. Edward had no children and had not married.
His brother went to London and was the personal driver of Prime Minister Boannar Law. His other brother married my Granny and settled into life in a small rural town. We will continue to be remembered by the family name and thank Edward and his fellow men who were so brave.
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