One possible explanation is that Anthony Merrick spent 4-5 years in a prisoner of war camp. If captured 1n France in 1940, that would account for 5 years; if Singapore in 1941 possibly more, given travel time. The health effects might have aggravated the issue of children.
What did you do in the War, Daddy?
Date: 2010-02-11 04:31 pm (UTC)