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Battle of the Somme: Behind the Lines
Battle of the Somme: Behind the Lines
In the third of a series of monthly talks marking the 100 year anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, we explored real life stories of non-combatants serving at the time of this landmark battle. This event was led by Charlotte Czyzyk, Project Manager, and took place at IWM North on 19 September 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 1887
Died 1955
British Army Temporary Chaplain to the Forces, 1st Class Army Chaplain's Department Attached to the 8th and 9th Battalions of the Devonshire Regiment
British Army Temporary Chaplain to the Forces, 4th Class, The Reverend Army Chaplain's Department
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Born 1893
Died 1916
British Army 2090 Private Royal Army Medical Corps Territorial Force
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Born 1876
Died 1950
Other Empire Force Head British Soldiers' Buffets
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Born 1878
Died 1945
British Army Sister Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Other Empire Force Sister British Red Cross Lady Norman Hospital Wimereaux
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Born 1891
Died 1978
British Army Voluntary Aid Detachment
Other Empire Force Australian Red Cross, Wounded and Missing Enquiry Bureau
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Born 1885
Died 1939
British Army 135618 Serjeant Royal Engineers
British Army WR/501557 Serjeant Royal Engineers
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