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Hi Claudio, I also lived in Umbria Italy for about 3 years until 2005, I am assuming you are Italian.. what a bonus the medals are owned by an Italian, just adored my time there and the people!! Suzy

Well here I am ... Frederick was born in 1882 in Bedford. His Mother Jane died when he was 3 and he was put in the workhouse with his Father Henry, who died when Frederick was 12. He joined the Army in 1899. So it is all the more amazing that he became a Major from his lowly start in life. His military career was pretty much covered above. After arriving in Bexhill-on-Sea, my birthplace. He became a welfare officer for the British Legion, and became very well known in the town. He nursed his 1st wife for some years, and after she died which I believe was around 1949, he met met my Aunt Dorothy in early 1950's, they married in 1952. I remember him very well, as being a true 'gentle' man, and was a fantastic baker of scones and fruit cake !!! He died in 1961 age 78. My Aunt died last year 2009 age 98. She was around 28 years younger than him. Although they didn't have a long marriage it was very happy, and I remember many very happy family times in the garden playing croquet and tennis. My Aunt sold his medals after he died and the proceeds were given to Dr Barnados homes in his memory. They were originally in a frame at the side of the fireplace at her home and thats where I rememeber them being. Oh to own those medals would be incredible ...but would have to win the lottery first!!!!... still it is lovely to see them on this site and know he is remembered, for his bravery and military life. I have a couple of photos of him in uniform in his younger days ...will get them scanned and added to the site. Suzy Bolton

Oh I'm so thrilled Frederick was my uncle !!! when I get over the shock of finding the medals ....I will fill you in on more of his life ....