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  1. 25-12-2023, 07:26 AM #1
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    "That is ever the way of the Highlander. He alters like a clear pool to every mood of the sky, so that the shallow observer knows not how deep the waters are."
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    nice work my Grandfather FE Ovenden was a world war one sniper served at Gallipoli and I believe also France - I have a photo of him with his snipers division taken in Wellington one is holding very similar looking rig
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barry the hunter View Post
    nice work my Grandfather FE Ovenden was a world war one sniper served at Gallipoli and I believe also France - I have a photo of him with his snipers division taken in Wellington one is holding very similar looking rig
    Would love to see that photo, awesome history
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    I just cant make it work if you give me a cell phone number I will attach it to a text and see if you can put it up
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    any one if you want to see the photo I will attach to text and see if some kind sole can put it up snipers Division I believe Wellington Regiment taken before being sent to Gallipoli
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    Sent u a private message Barry
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