On Mon, 12 Nov 2018 at 06:55, John J. D'Souza <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > During the First World War, the Goan Institute Nairobi assisted the > various war charities by handsome contributions and by placing the Hall at > the disposal of the Red Cross Society. > https://sites.google.com/site/gimemorabilia/eventsworthnoting1905to1955 > Also from: > The Goan Experience, c.1890–1980, by Margaret Frenz< > https://academic.oup.com/ehr/article-abstract/131/549/486/2450298> > She notes: Nearly 160 Goans received medals during WWI for their service > in the Royal Navy. > > Others are known to have served as stretcher bearers for the wounded. > Some returned to Goa scarred, as we now know, suffering from PTSD. > > > > John J. D'Souza > RESPONSE: Thank you John for illuminating us. Nice historical fact brought to light± -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
