OP here. Thanks everyone for your reflections on this. I must admit, I'm not sure whether the point I made was a good one. I wanted to write what I know of my grandads story but didn't plan a specific point - this just came out. So probably a reflection of how I was feeling at the time and something deeper. But whatever the case, I'm pleased it led to some healthy debate, and I'm going to reflect on what I can really draw from his story. Thanks again.
