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The Bruce Family - Washingdales<br />
Andrew Keith Bruce <strong>of</strong> Washingdales, recalls how, at the age <strong>of</strong> eight, he lost his father when he was killed in World<br />
War II in August 1944. George Bruce, originally from Dundee, was a piper with the Black Watch. He died in France<br />
and is buried at Bayeux. In 1994 a Jubilee medal was struck in honour <strong>of</strong> the men who died and Keith now holds<br />
this medal, along with many others, as his proud possession. Likewise, Keith lost his grandfather in WW 1, also<br />
named George Bruce, from Dundee. He also holds the medals awarded to his grandfather, Andrew Keith.<br />
Keith first came to Washingdales as a baby in his uncles’s arms. As he grew up, every spare moment was spent at<br />
Washingdales and as soon as he could leave school, Keith did so <strong>–</strong> in order to come to Washingdales - to work on<br />
a more permanent basis.<br />
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A selection <strong>of</strong> medals treasured by Keith Bruce.<br />
1. Victoria Regina Imperiatrix on front and South Africa on reverse side. A Keith inscribed around the edge (Boer War).<br />
2. The France and Germany Star 1939-45.<br />
3. The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1919.<br />
4. The crossed swords star was awarded to Pte. G. Bruce 1/5 Royal Highland Regiment. 1914.<br />
5. What we think is a lapel or cap badge.<br />
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