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Most Brits don't even know if they had a relative who was a First World War hero
- A Findmypast poll of 2,000 UK adults shows 29% are unsure if they have a relative who fought in World War I.
- 14% say they have no idea if a relative fought in World War I.
- 27% are certain a direct relative served, such as a parent or grandparent.
- 13% have a distant relative who served, like an uncle or cousin.
- The study coincides with Remembrance Day and a gallery of 3,500 WWI images.
- Historian David Olusoga says personal links to the war are fading over time.
- Researchers urge using records and photos to preserve family wartime stories.
- A caller notes 45% want to discover if they have a relative who fought in the war.
- 50%+ want to see wartime photos to learn about relatives’ lives.
- An 88-year-old man reportedly inserted a WWI-era shell; hospital treated him.
- The Daily Star promotes WWI remembrance and news updates.
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