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Battle of the Somme: Sporting Personalities
Battle of the Somme: Sporting Personalities
In the second of a series of monthly talks marking the 100 year anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, we explored real life stories of sporting personalities from the time who served in this landmark battle. This event was led by Charlotte Czyzyk, Project Manager, and took place at IWM North on 15 August 2016. For details of future talks, please visit: http://www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-north/somme-100-monthly-talk-series
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Born 1893
Died 1956
British Army S4421 Private Rifle Brigade
More about Albert Stanley Tingey -
Born 1888
Died 1916
British Army 2065 Private Highland Light Infantry
British Army Second Lieutenant Royal Highlanders
British Army Lieutenant Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) 8 Battalion
More about Eric Milroy -
Born 1891
Died 1972
British Army Captain Loyal North Lancashire Regiment attached King's Royal Rifle Corps
British Army Lieutenant Colonel Loyal North Lancashire Regiment attached King's Royal Rifle Corps
British Army Lieutenant Rifle Brigade 13 Battalion
More about Arnold Nugent Strode Jackson -
Born 1879
Died 1916
British Army Second Lieutenant South Staffordshire Regiment 6 Battalion Territorial
More about Alfred Edward Flaxman -
Born 1890
Died 1916
British Army 15722 Lance Corporal Yorkshire Regiment 9th Battalion
British Army Second Lieutenant Yorkshire Regiment
More about Donald Simpson Bell -
Born 1881
Died 1916
Royal Navy Sub-Lieutenant Royal Naval Volunter Reserve
Royal Navy Lieutenant-Commander Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Royal Navy Lieutenant Royal Naval Volunter Reserve
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More about Frederick Septimus Kelly