Andrew BainesAndrew Baines and Joanna Palmer are grandchildren of John Baines, and great grandchildren of Elizabeth Baines. Andrew followed in both his grandfather’s and father’s footsteps as a Wykehamist and Sapper; Joanna, in addition to being ‘an Army child’ i the widow of General Sir Patrick Palmer. So between them they have been able to combine and share their deep family knowledge and wide military experiences in editing ‘Dearest Mother’ and making the letters accessible and enjoyable for all. Read More Read Less