253560 L/Cpl. Alfred John Vinne Canadian Army Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada, RCIC from:337 College Ave (d.19th Aug 1942) Hello
My name is Linda Franklin I live in Christchurch, New Zealand.
My Grand Father was Cpl. Alfred John Vinnie, killed 19th August 1942 at the Battle of Dieppe.
My Father Richard Vinnie [deceased] with his sister, Paddy Vinnie came to NZ after the Second World War with his mother, Daisy Franklin nee Vinnie and Henry Franklin.
They were adopted and had the last name Franklin.
For years my Dad who is now deceased and Auntie Paddy and Nana Daisy never spoke of my grandfather, Alfred John Vinnie, Dad and Auntie Paddy were aware of some relatives who contacted Dad from England who are now deceased. Dad and Auntie Paddy never spoke too much about it as grandad Franklin adored them and they didn't want to hurt mum or Dad.
Dad passed away and we spoke of it before he died.
Auntie Paddy and myself talk about it a lot.
Anyway to cut it short Auntie Paddy had an article in a Candida paper as he can come and play rugby league for Canada. His name is Brad Austin.
When we all read the article we realised this was the first photo Auntie Paddy had ever seen of her father. Auntie Paddy is now 81 years old. We are all shocked. What I would like to know is can anyone send information or photos or tell us more about grandfather please.
I know they lived at 337 College Ave.
Dad and Auntie Paddy name before he left Canda was
Richard Arthur Vinnie [Franklin]
Children Patrick Franklin
Linda Franklin
Vicki Franklin
Carl Franklin
Paddy Vinnie
Robert Austin
Belinda Austin
Step Austin
Lance Austin
Please if anyone has any photos or can tell us more please could they contact us.
Kindest regards Linda Franklin, 44 Glob Bay Drive, Templeton, Christchurch 8042
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