WRITERS of a book which charts the lives of Sutton's First World War dead say they hope to have their work finished in time for Christmas.
The fascinating book, which is being written by members of the New Cross Residents and Tenants Association, will commemorate the lives of the 227 men who died during the bloody 1914-1918 conflict.
Among the range of information included are regim
ent details, family life, what battles the soldiers served in, personal letters and how and where the troops were killed.
Author Lynne Weston told Chad: "At the moment the first two chapters are complete and we are happy with them. I am enjoying writing this book and we hope it will be a fitting tribute to the men of Sutton who were killed.
"It is very harrowing researching and writing about just how young many of these men were and the horrific situations they died in.
"The personal letters help to show just how bad the war was and shows how the mood of the soldiers changed from initially being happy to be out there to a more grim frame of mind once they had been exposed to the horrors of war."
The group has also sent out a big thank you to Abbey National after it donated a £150 cheque to help with research and printing costs.
Said Lynne: "The money will enable us to research the lives of the men and by making a permanent record we hope to ensure that future generations will not forget the price paid by so many people for the freedom we enjoy today.
"Abbey National has been generous and we are grateful for the support it has shown to our project."
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