97 years ago today 1/2/1919: Private RJ Williams (Age 24) Depot Neston (SS. Mary and Helen) Churchyard, United Kingdom. Son of the late William and Mary Williams. Also served in Gallipoli, France and Palestine.

Meanwhile in World War 2:

1944: Private Gerald O’Reilly (Age 38) 7th Bn. Minturno War Cemetery, Italy. Husband of Louise O’Reilly, of Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex.

Private William Eric Wildgoose (Age 19) Minturno War Cemetery, Italy. Son of Ernest and Mary Wildgoose, of Colyhurst, Manchester.

VC Winner…

1915: Michael O’Leary of Irish Guards in WW1, Cuinchy, France.

Also…

1981 – underarm bowling incident: Australia vs. New Zealand…..Trevor Chappell’s dodgy delivery