h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Dear Mr.Mee,

I hope you don't mind if I start with you. Maybe you should read my personal page after which I think you will understand where I am coming from.

I have been observing your copious postings to this site (as well as others) and am at a loss to understand why out of all of the apparent thousands of submissions to the site that you are one of only half a dozen or so who constantly post messages to the site. Perhaps you can help me and explain why this should be so?

Next, I am completely puzzled by your many writings that at times seem to suggest active service in WW 2, eg photos of you in army uniform displayed on the site and at other times, you speak of your childhood wartime exploits.

May I respectfully ask if you will confirm that you served in the armed forces during World War II 1939-1945 or otherwise. If you did not so serve and do not therefore qualify as a WW2 veteran then I shall not bother you any further but may call upon you later regarding the civilian war section of my study.

Thanks for you help

Blue Peter

Hello Blue-Peter,
I read your posting whilst at computer school today and a chap watching me bring it up said;- "They put a box on the bottom of your story saying Be the First to answer, and no one ever does"?
In the early days I was asked by the BBC Staff to becoms a Greeter or help where I could amongst others who took up the offer to do so. I said I would help out but did not want it on a permanent basis.
You answer queries or greet people and you get answers in return so it forms a posting sequence and yes it gets out of hand. There are lonely people out there who just want to talk.

I was ten when the War began and Sixteen when it ended and if as you say you have read my postings you will have seen this spelt out many times.

My time started in early 1947 when I joined the Army. The last of the men who signed up during the war were flooding out to civvy street and they left a huge hole in manpower for what was needed.
At 44 you will not know of the situation at that time. Greece Triest Palestine India Malaya Borneo Sarawak plus Troops in Germany Italy Austria Hong Kong and Africa, All of them trying to stop Communism or hold back the local population demanding freedom from out side rule. You do not take sides you do as ordered.
We had to use all the same equipment that had been used in wartime and that went on for many years so we knew of what those War time soldiers spoke.
The story of those years is not the remit of this site though at times our own experiences impinge as will happen when speaking of something we know.
I am sorry about some of my story that does not appertain to the 1939-45 remit appearing here and appologise if it has offended. Exciting or horrible experiences leave scars that sometimes show. Most of the people who post on here have never spoken about those times even to their families then the flood gates open, well give us later soldiers the same due.

I read your personal page and see where you apparently come from but have a feeling the questions you ask are tongue in cheek.
I answer with politeness no matter what you infer and hope it answers what you ask.
Thank you for reminding me I have better things I could be doing. Apart from the years 1939-45 I have no further right on the site although the story of those years is not quite finished but what is the point, it is only civvy stuff who is interested.
Thank you for giving me your views and it is time I left I can see that now.
Frank.

Dear Mr Mee,


Thanks for your comments on my questions re your possible military involvement in World War II.
It is now clear from your response that any service that you gave was outside the requirements of military participation in WW2 as defined by the most common of all service medals, the 1939-45 star.

I feel from your letter, a deep resentment that your service after the war has not been given the same coverage as WW2 and this I find a bit sad and even insulting to WW2 veterans.
Perhaps if you feel so strongly about this you could write an account of your experiences and seek to have it published?

To confirm, I have not made any “inferences” but have just come to conclusions that you now agree with and are feeling so strongly about that you infer you will retire from the site. That is of course your choice. I have no say in what you decide to do but will continue my research into WW2 veterans and their stories.


Best Wishes


Blue Peter

Frank

I hope you don't give up making contributions to this site. I always look forward to reading them.

Harold

Hello Frank,
I sincerely hope that you do not stop contributing to the site. I know you have a great sense of humour and I
hope you are joking.
Best wishes
Elvira

Frank,I just found the the requests of Harold and Elvira.I join in :please come back Frank. I miss you too. You were of great help to me,encouraging me and helping me.After the dog attack I was out of circulation with my friends and felt often lonely. You helped me thereas well.
I wrote Helen a note asking whether she could see to it that you got Harold's and my notes.Read Harold's notes if you still have access to your site.Interesting and it will make you feel good.
As always my very best wishes and thanks again,josephine.

Dear Frank, before devote more time to research i just wanted to let you know how my own feelings are relating to certain individuals.

For me to learn about veterans from WW2 you might think i would possibly start at conscription. In fact i start my research way back in the 20's and 30's with the people who were born well before the war and those who as children went through the war and had first hand knowledge of what it was like as a child. The tin Bath in front of the fire the back yard, outside toilet, mangle, dolly tub etc etc. Patches on clothing hand me downs and food.

'You' can only give someone like me and many others that kind of information photos and books cannot. You have first hand knowledge and a passion for telling it. Every veteran i incite to tell me of their experiences is fantastic for me but you certainly give it another angle from being another camera angle on lifes experiences during and after the war.

You have a passion for helping people and have encouraged numerous people on this site, therefore you must not let these people down by silly chit chat and some back biting. You hold some of the key answers to the life and times of WW2 and i find you to be an asset in its research. I will not express my feelings anymore until you get back on lifes horse and i read your return letter were you have replied to someone wishing to know something only you can tell them about.

To research peoples lives you first have to respect for the people you are dealing with. Sadly some people do not. Regards dear friend Beniton