[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by Alan Gilmartin

Many thanks Retlaw, what a shock to see a photo of him he only looks about 12. I know he lied about his age, parents tried to get him back but to late he was on his way. Dont know why they notified his sister Catherine, Im sure his mum &dad were still living, I ask my dad. Thanks again.

That picture of him was taken before the war.
The reason for notifying his sister would be written on the back of his attestion form under next of kin.
I've attached the newspaper article, it records him as 27 years of age when he died.
Looks like he had served before the war and was a reservist.

Retlaw.