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Old 27th Sep 2010, 03:40
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unclejacky
 
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I have also been researching Royston William Purcell (known as Jacky to his family) who was shot down over Lille France in 1944. I visited his gravesite in 2004 with my husband,son and one of my daughters. It was very moving. I had heard about (Uncle Jacky) all my life from my dad. Dad was Jacky's nephew. My nana was Jacky's sister, Rosina (older of course). I have copies of the telegrams from the War Commission sent to his eldest brother (his parents pre-deceased him). I also have a copy of the list of his personal belongings from his locker. I do not have a photo and would love to see one. He also had the nickname Rinso because of his surname being similar to a washing powder at the time, called Pursill. Cheers Donna.
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