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Herbert Hayler, First World War

admin — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:34:31 +0000

1917 or 1918

Herbert Hayler (known as Bert), aged about 15, at the end of the First World War.

I think he tried to sign up but was refused because he was too young. Given the horrors of life for the average soldier in the First World War, I’m rather glad he did not get to sign up.

Ron Hayler as a baby

admin — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:47:42 +0000

Ron Hayler was born on 19th January 1938 in Fulham. His full name was Herbert Ronald Hayler. Click on each of the photos to see a larger version

Bert Hayler holding Ron, 1938, at the back of Rigault Road, Fulham

May Heath and Rose Hayler holding Ron, August 1938

Doing a John Travolta impression! Probably taken 1939 or 1940