A Tommy in the Family: First World War Family History and Research

Genealogist and historian Keith Gregson takes the reader on a whistle-stop tour of World War I family stories, from the heart-warming to the tear-jerking. The entries tell the story behind each discovery and then offers an insight into how the researcher found and followed up their leads. They reveal a range of chance encounters and detective qualities required of a family historian. Full of unexpected twists and turns, A Tommy in the Family will fascinate anyone with an interest in World War I, and help them to find out more about their ancestors who participated in one of the most troubled conflicts in the history of mankind.