Graham Bandy 🌳
@livingmilhistory.bsky.social
Military historian, author, writer, war gamer, custodian of old photos, uniforms and military ephemera. Army veteran
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#GenHour If you're in London this Sat 8 Nov, join us in Wharf Road for Armed Forces Advice.
Bring your questions on military ancestors to @livingmilhistory.bsky.social.
Drop in for expert help with photos, medals, & service records + 2 afternoon talks.
Book now at portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Bring your questions on military ancestors to @livingmilhistory.bsky.social.
Drop in for expert help with photos, medals, & service records + 2 afternoon talks.
Book now at portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
#GenHour If you're in London this Sat 8 Nov, join us in Wharf Road for Armed Forces Advice.
Bring your questions on military ancestors to @livingmilhistory.bsky.social.
Drop in for expert help with photos, medals, & service records + 2 afternoon talks.
Book now at portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Bring your questions on military ancestors to @livingmilhistory.bsky.social.
Drop in for expert help with photos, medals, & service records + 2 afternoon talks.
Book now at portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
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🎖️ Armed Forces Family History Day – Sat 8 Nov
Ask expert @livingmilhistory.bsky.social your military questions (we’ve not stumped him yet!) + 2 talks:
🩺 The Story of Nursing in the British Army 14:00
portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
📜 Deciphering Military Medical Records 15:15
Ask expert @livingmilhistory.bsky.social your military questions (we’ve not stumped him yet!) + 2 talks:
🩺 The Story of Nursing in the British Army 14:00
portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
📜 Deciphering Military Medical Records 15:15
The Story of Nursing in the British Army
In Person talk with the option to watch on Zoom by Graham Bandy, military history expert.
portal.sog.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 9:49 PM
🎖️ Armed Forces Family History Day – Sat 8 Nov
Ask expert @livingmilhistory.bsky.social your military questions (we’ve not stumped him yet!) + 2 talks:
🩺 The Story of Nursing in the British Army 14:00
portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
📜 Deciphering Military Medical Records 15:15
Ask expert @livingmilhistory.bsky.social your military questions (we’ve not stumped him yet!) + 2 talks:
🩺 The Story of Nursing in the British Army 14:00
portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
📜 Deciphering Military Medical Records 15:15
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🎖️ Armed Forces Family History Day – 8 Nov 2025
Join military historian @livingmilhistory.bsky.social at SoG for:
🕥 Advice Surgery – portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
🕑 Nursing in the British Army – portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
🕒 Deciphering Military Medical Records – portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
Join military historian @livingmilhistory.bsky.social at SoG for:
🕥 Advice Surgery – portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
🕑 Nursing in the British Army – portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
🕒 Deciphering Military Medical Records – portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
October 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🎖️ Armed Forces Family History Day – 8 Nov 2025
Join military historian @livingmilhistory.bsky.social at SoG for:
🕥 Advice Surgery – portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
🕑 Nursing in the British Army – portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
🕒 Deciphering Military Medical Records – portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
Join military historian @livingmilhistory.bsky.social at SoG for:
🕥 Advice Surgery – portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
🕑 Nursing in the British Army – portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
🕒 Deciphering Military Medical Records – portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
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October 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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#GenHour - 🎖️ Researching military ancestors?
We need your questions for our Armed Forces Advice Hour with @livingmilhistory.bsky.social (exclusive to Gold Members).
📅 Fri 3 Oct | 14:00 BST | Online
👉 Email questions/memorabilia to events@sog.org.uk
🔗 portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
#FamilyHistory
We need your questions for our Armed Forces Advice Hour with @livingmilhistory.bsky.social (exclusive to Gold Members).
📅 Fri 3 Oct | 14:00 BST | Online
👉 Email questions/memorabilia to events@sog.org.uk
🔗 portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
#FamilyHistory
September 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
#GenHour - 🎖️ Researching military ancestors?
We need your questions for our Armed Forces Advice Hour with @livingmilhistory.bsky.social (exclusive to Gold Members).
📅 Fri 3 Oct | 14:00 BST | Online
👉 Email questions/memorabilia to events@sog.org.uk
🔗 portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
#FamilyHistory
We need your questions for our Armed Forces Advice Hour with @livingmilhistory.bsky.social (exclusive to Gold Members).
📅 Fri 3 Oct | 14:00 BST | Online
👉 Email questions/memorabilia to events@sog.org.uk
🔗 portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
#FamilyHistory
So...It appears that the RAF Association thinks that there was no British involvement in Victory over Japan...🙄
August 7, 2025 at 7:58 AM
So...It appears that the RAF Association thinks that there was no British involvement in Victory over Japan...🙄
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Shoemakers in your family tree? 👟 Join us TOMORROW 12 June (2pm) for "Ancestors (Shoe Do You Think You Are?)".
Graham Bandy explores the history of shoemaking & how to research your cordwainer ancestors. Learn about trade evolution & relevant records.
🔗 portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
Graham Bandy explores the history of shoemaking & how to research your cordwainer ancestors. Learn about trade evolution & relevant records.
🔗 portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
June 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Shoemakers in your family tree? 👟 Join us TOMORROW 12 June (2pm) for "Ancestors (Shoe Do You Think You Are?)".
Graham Bandy explores the history of shoemaking & how to research your cordwainer ancestors. Learn about trade evolution & relevant records.
🔗 portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
Graham Bandy explores the history of shoemaking & how to research your cordwainer ancestors. Learn about trade evolution & relevant records.
🔗 portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
Pt 3
Tigger has not yet got his bounce back...nor yet has he full function of his right arm.
Rest and recuperation convalescence is still indicated.
Wait, out
Tigger has not yet got his bounce back...nor yet has he full function of his right arm.
Rest and recuperation convalescence is still indicated.
Wait, out
May 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Pt 3
Tigger has not yet got his bounce back...nor yet has he full function of his right arm.
Rest and recuperation convalescence is still indicated.
Wait, out
Tigger has not yet got his bounce back...nor yet has he full function of his right arm.
Rest and recuperation convalescence is still indicated.
Wait, out
Pt 2
I was very unwell and was given IV antibiotics...
After a while in there, I was discharged, and sent home with 1 GRAM of Flucloxacillin QDS for x2 weeks.
I have turned a corner...but...still doing everything in slow time.
Still not quite right (when was he ever goes up the cry...😝)
I was very unwell and was given IV antibiotics...
After a while in there, I was discharged, and sent home with 1 GRAM of Flucloxacillin QDS for x2 weeks.
I have turned a corner...but...still doing everything in slow time.
Still not quite right (when was he ever goes up the cry...😝)
May 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Pt 2
I was very unwell and was given IV antibiotics...
After a while in there, I was discharged, and sent home with 1 GRAM of Flucloxacillin QDS for x2 weeks.
I have turned a corner...but...still doing everything in slow time.
Still not quite right (when was he ever goes up the cry...😝)
I was very unwell and was given IV antibiotics...
After a while in there, I was discharged, and sent home with 1 GRAM of Flucloxacillin QDS for x2 weeks.
I have turned a corner...but...still doing everything in slow time.
Still not quite right (when was he ever goes up the cry...😝)
Pt 1 Some of you may have noticed that I've been a little quieter than usual...(Huzzah! I hear the cheer go up...)
Well...
There is a reason...
After my talk a week last Saturday for the Society of Genealogists, I was admitted into hospital with a bloated arm full of septicemia.
Well...
There is a reason...
After my talk a week last Saturday for the Society of Genealogists, I was admitted into hospital with a bloated arm full of septicemia.
May 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Pt 1 Some of you may have noticed that I've been a little quieter than usual...(Huzzah! I hear the cheer go up...)
Well...
There is a reason...
After my talk a week last Saturday for the Society of Genealogists, I was admitted into hospital with a bloated arm full of septicemia.
Well...
There is a reason...
After my talk a week last Saturday for the Society of Genealogists, I was admitted into hospital with a bloated arm full of septicemia.
As some of you know, I'm a bit musical...
Found today...Mid 19th Century silver mounted Rosewood, single key Bb Flute/Fife made by JH Ebblewhite of 25 High Street Aldgate London.
It must be good as I could get a note out it!
That note was Bb 😁
Needs a new pad on the key
Found today...Mid 19th Century silver mounted Rosewood, single key Bb Flute/Fife made by JH Ebblewhite of 25 High Street Aldgate London.
It must be good as I could get a note out it!
That note was Bb 😁
Needs a new pad on the key
May 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
As some of you know, I'm a bit musical...
Found today...Mid 19th Century silver mounted Rosewood, single key Bb Flute/Fife made by JH Ebblewhite of 25 High Street Aldgate London.
It must be good as I could get a note out it!
That note was Bb 😁
Needs a new pad on the key
Found today...Mid 19th Century silver mounted Rosewood, single key Bb Flute/Fife made by JH Ebblewhite of 25 High Street Aldgate London.
It must be good as I could get a note out it!
That note was Bb 😁
Needs a new pad on the key
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Graham Bandy, of @livingmilhistory.bsky.social, joined Joey to talk about the incredible wartime experiences of Harold Scrafield.
Links-
YouTube: youtu.be/kE_0DL93HRk?...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1y86...
Links-
YouTube: youtu.be/kE_0DL93HRk?...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1y86...
May 5, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Graham Bandy, of @livingmilhistory.bsky.social, joined Joey to talk about the incredible wartime experiences of Harold Scrafield.
Links-
YouTube: youtu.be/kE_0DL93HRk?...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1y86...
Links-
YouTube: youtu.be/kE_0DL93HRk?...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1y86...
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🎖️ Military ancestors? Don’t miss this BONUS Armed Forces Advice Hour with expert @livingmilhistory.bsky.social
🗓️ Fri 25 April 2025
🕑 14:00 (UK time) | 💻 Zoom
🎟️ Book: tinyurl.com/ArmedFor...
Usually Gold-only—now open to all!
#MilitaryHistory #GenHour #FamilyHistory #SoGOnline #Genealogy
🗓️ Fri 25 April 2025
🕑 14:00 (UK time) | 💻 Zoom
🎟️ Book: tinyurl.com/ArmedFor...
Usually Gold-only—now open to all!
#MilitaryHistory #GenHour #FamilyHistory #SoGOnline #Genealogy
April 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🎖️ Military ancestors? Don’t miss this BONUS Armed Forces Advice Hour with expert @livingmilhistory.bsky.social
🗓️ Fri 25 April 2025
🕑 14:00 (UK time) | 💻 Zoom
🎟️ Book: tinyurl.com/ArmedFor...
Usually Gold-only—now open to all!
#MilitaryHistory #GenHour #FamilyHistory #SoGOnline #Genealogy
🗓️ Fri 25 April 2025
🕑 14:00 (UK time) | 💻 Zoom
🎟️ Book: tinyurl.com/ArmedFor...
Usually Gold-only—now open to all!
#MilitaryHistory #GenHour #FamilyHistory #SoGOnline #Genealogy
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World War II Military Ancestors: Full Day Workshop
📅 Sat 17 May | 10:30am (Zoom)
Spend the day diving deep into WW2 military records with @livingmilhistory.bsky.social – ideal for those tracing wartime relatives.
🎟️ Book: members.sog.org.uk/e...
#WW2Genealogy #VEDay80 #GenealogyWorkshop
📅 Sat 17 May | 10:30am (Zoom)
Spend the day diving deep into WW2 military records with @livingmilhistory.bsky.social – ideal for those tracing wartime relatives.
🎟️ Book: members.sog.org.uk/e...
#WW2Genealogy #VEDay80 #GenealogyWorkshop
April 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM
World War II Military Ancestors: Full Day Workshop
📅 Sat 17 May | 10:30am (Zoom)
Spend the day diving deep into WW2 military records with @livingmilhistory.bsky.social – ideal for those tracing wartime relatives.
🎟️ Book: members.sog.org.uk/e...
#WW2Genealogy #VEDay80 #GenealogyWorkshop
📅 Sat 17 May | 10:30am (Zoom)
Spend the day diving deep into WW2 military records with @livingmilhistory.bsky.social – ideal for those tracing wartime relatives.
🎟️ Book: members.sog.org.uk/e...
#WW2Genealogy #VEDay80 #GenealogyWorkshop
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Using WW2 British Military Records to Find Your Relative’s Service
📅 Tues 13 May | 2PM (Zoom)
Discover how to use WW2 military records to trace your relative’s wartime journey with @livingmilhistory.bsky.social
🎟️ Book: members.sog.org.uk/e...
#WW2 #FamilyHistory #VEDay80
📅 Tues 13 May | 2PM (Zoom)
Discover how to use WW2 military records to trace your relative’s wartime journey with @livingmilhistory.bsky.social
🎟️ Book: members.sog.org.uk/e...
#WW2 #FamilyHistory #VEDay80
April 18, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Using WW2 British Military Records to Find Your Relative’s Service
📅 Tues 13 May | 2PM (Zoom)
Discover how to use WW2 military records to trace your relative’s wartime journey with @livingmilhistory.bsky.social
🎟️ Book: members.sog.org.uk/e...
#WW2 #FamilyHistory #VEDay80
📅 Tues 13 May | 2PM (Zoom)
Discover how to use WW2 military records to trace your relative’s wartime journey with @livingmilhistory.bsky.social
🎟️ Book: members.sog.org.uk/e...
#WW2 #FamilyHistory #VEDay80
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BONUS EXTRA: Armed Forces Advice Hour with @livingmilhistory.bsky.social
📅 Fri 25 Apr, 2pm (Zoom)
Have a WW2 military mystery? Ask your questions in this special VE Day 80 bonus session with our military expert Graham
🎟️ Book: members.sog.org.uk/e...
#VEDay80 #WW2Research #GenHour
📅 Fri 25 Apr, 2pm (Zoom)
Have a WW2 military mystery? Ask your questions in this special VE Day 80 bonus session with our military expert Graham
🎟️ Book: members.sog.org.uk/e...
#VEDay80 #WW2Research #GenHour
April 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
BONUS EXTRA: Armed Forces Advice Hour with @livingmilhistory.bsky.social
📅 Fri 25 Apr, 2pm (Zoom)
Have a WW2 military mystery? Ask your questions in this special VE Day 80 bonus session with our military expert Graham
🎟️ Book: members.sog.org.uk/e...
#VEDay80 #WW2Research #GenHour
📅 Fri 25 Apr, 2pm (Zoom)
Have a WW2 military mystery? Ask your questions in this special VE Day 80 bonus session with our military expert Graham
🎟️ Book: members.sog.org.uk/e...
#VEDay80 #WW2Research #GenHour
A random, but eclectic selection of LPs from my vinyl collections for this afternoons music whilst you work...
April 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A random, but eclectic selection of LPs from my vinyl collections for this afternoons music whilst you work...
Oooh...My books have just arrived 😁
March 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Oooh...My books have just arrived 😁
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Is there a reason you are now applying incorrect colours to original photos on your covers? The January issue colouring in was completely wrong. On the right is the real colour of an ATS uniform, from an original ww2 photo taken on colour film in 1945
March 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Is there a reason you are now applying incorrect colours to original photos on your covers? The January issue colouring in was completely wrong. On the right is the real colour of an ATS uniform, from an original ww2 photo taken on colour film in 1945
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The brilliant Graham Bandy has joined us on Bluesky.
Why not give him a welcome and a follow @livingmilhistory.bsky.social?
BTW Graham's other book is excellent too...
Why not give him a welcome and a follow @livingmilhistory.bsky.social?
BTW Graham's other book is excellent too...
March 5, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The brilliant Graham Bandy has joined us on Bluesky.
Why not give him a welcome and a follow @livingmilhistory.bsky.social?
BTW Graham's other book is excellent too...
Why not give him a welcome and a follow @livingmilhistory.bsky.social?
BTW Graham's other book is excellent too...