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Does anyone recognise address???? THANKS TO EVERY

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StephScouser

StephScouser Report 10 Mar 2006 12:29

Hi this is a bit of a long shot but does anyone recognise this address or type of address. I am not sure if the person who is living there is in the first world war at this time. The stars represent the letters/letters of a word that i can't make out. Thanks stephanie. HUT 3 WO272 G.I.E/C CAPIL GUNS BETTY'S CO*D

StephScouser

StephScouser Report 10 Mar 2006 12:31

HUT 3 WO272 G.I.E/C CAPIL GUNS BETTY'S CO*D I would appreciate any ideas! I am not sure if that says CAPEL/CAPIL Thanks again stephanie. The name of teh man doesn;t say Corporal or any fancy army name it just syas Philip McLaughlin. I would like to know what G.I.E/C stands for. I am not sure whether it is an E or a C

Helen

Helen Report 10 Mar 2006 12:39

Steph Betws - y - coed is a town in North Wales - hope this Helps Helen

StephScouser

StephScouser Report 10 Mar 2006 12:42

Thanks Helen yes that could be where he is i wonder why though...oooh interesting. Thanks Stephanie.

Helen

Helen Report 10 Mar 2006 12:46

Steph There are several place names beginning Capel Nr Betws-y -coed, Capel Curig, Capel Garmon. If you look on multi map you might find some more. Best Wishes, Helen

Poirot

Poirot Report 10 Mar 2006 17:42

Hi Steph , he could have been Lance Corporal ( L/cpl ) ( GI) Gunnery Instructor ? at Betws-y-Coed.

Christine

Christine Report 10 Mar 2006 18:37

There is an army base at betsy coed where the gerkers train, I think its there

Anne in North London

Anne in North London Report 10 Mar 2006 19:01

I remember my dad saying that there was an army base of some type at Betsy Coed/Capel Curig, many years ago when we used to go on day trips there. My dad was in WW2 and was usually clued up on these things.

StephScouser

StephScouser Report 10 Mar 2006 20:59

Thanks everyone sorry i have only got back to you know. I had a show rehearsal. Thanks ever so much i think that the address may have been based around the time of WW2 as he refers to Hitler and one of my relatives joining up. It actually sounds like he is on some sort of work and he mentions forest fires and how it is like the army which gives me the impression that he is not fighting. Thanks very much once again Stephanie.