Robert Bryan, Betty's brother

Robert, Betty’s older brother, seen in the uniform of the Scots Guards. Bob enlisted in the 1930s, before the outbreak of the Second World War. He served with the Gurkha Rifles during the war, and was promoted to Major. He also served in Palestine and Iraq. Here he is posing by Bottesford Market Cross, before leaving for his military career. In the background is Randall’s bus, waiting to depart for Grantham.

Major Robert Bryan married Mary Joyce Dodd at Waltham Abbey in February, 1945.

Creator

Photographer not known

Date of creation

c.1939

Date of coverage

c.1939

Place

Bottesford, Market Place

Contributor

Mrs Betty Topps

Copyright

Joint by contributor and Bottesford Community Heritage Project

Reference number

BOT/043/005

Storage location

Digital copy held by Bottesford Community Heritage Project

This catalogue record comes from: Bottesford Local History Archive

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This fine looking gent was my dad. I am Christopher Bryan , currently living at Riddings, near Alfreton, with my better half, Marian. Our sons also live close by. It is marvellous to know that this archive exists.
By Chris, Bryan (02/04/2022)