| Description | DOB: unknown DOD: unknown
Born in Manchester. Grew up in Canada. No siblings. Reminisces days spent with his grandmother at her cottage in Suffolk. Struggled with walking since early age due to hip problems. Wasn’t close with his father due to him serving during the war. Enjoyed playing with animals. Used to go gleaning at harvest time. Attended several different schools.
Married, and had one daughter.
Became a deputy headmaster of a school for physically handicapped children. Loved exploring. Enjoyed writing books.
The autobiography focuses on the childhood of the author during war time, such as food rationing, not knowing his father due to him serving during the war, or memories of constant bombing.
The autobiography is typed-written.
Childhood, Cottage, War, First World War, Animals, Harvest, School. |