Branno: there was a disproportionate contribution (and sacrifice) from the Anzacs in WW1. as the Aussies and Kiwis went off to do their bit for King and Empire and the 'pride of the British race'.

How do you work that out? The proportions of the UK male population killed and injured in WW1 are very similar to those of the ANZACs. Almost identical in fact.

My grandad was category "C" when he went for his initial medical...flat footed, poor eyesight and weak chest. Also married with 2 young children. When we was recalled for a medical in 1916 he was miraculously re-classified A1!

I have his diaries....a set of 4 exercise books detailing his training and his experiences in France. I've often thought of having them published. However, they don't read well. Poor grammar and spelling and a lot of repetitive "we did this, we did that....". He was an uneducated private with relatively poor literacy, not a "gentleman ranker" so not sure there'd be a demand.