Two Murphy Sisters on enjoying their Holiday 1973

A picture of Laura (left) and Rita Murphy enjoying a glass of wine in Marbella 1973.

Patrick Herlihy Remembered at Westminster

Not many people may know this but Patrick Herlihy, (Uncle Paddy) husband to our dear Aunty Lily, participated in the Battle of Monte Cassino (also known as the Battle for Rome and the Battle for Cassino). 
The battle was a costly series of four assaults by the Allies against the Winter Line in Italy held by Axis forces during theItalian Campain of World War II. The intention was a breakthrough to Rome. The capture of Monte Cassino tolled some 55,000 Allied casualties, with German losses being far fewer, estimated at around 20,000 killed and wounded. 
Thankfully Paddy survived the campaign, and he is remembered today by his 6 children, Jimmy, Terry, Desmond, Maureen, Patrick & Eileen, and of course his grandchildren. 
His son Terry has arranged for a small wooden cross to be placed in the Field of Remembrance next to Westminster Abbey to honour their father's participation in this bloody battle for Cassino.
From the photographs  his cross states, "Patrick Herlihy 76th HAA, Royal Artillery".
HAA stands for "Heavy Anti-Aircraft".
This also puts paid to the myth that the Irish were neutral in WWII. Many served in both wars and many lost their lives for Great Britain.
Well done Uncle Paddy! Well remembered on this day!