Army
The mud and blood of the Western Front, the sands and heat of the African battlefields, and the perilous jungles of Burma are just some of the conditions that the armies of the Commonwealth had to contend with during the world wars. Regardless, through sheer courage and resilience, they fought on, despite huge losses of life. Tell us their stories. (Image © IWM)
Private William Sparkes 79511, 2nd Bn., The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) - 'For His Country...'
Private Jasper Hague S2/016332, Army Service Corps
Pioneer John Burke 116115, 5th Labour Battalion, Royal Engineers
Serjeant James Aitcheson Macdonald 1215, "F" Coy. 4th Bn., Cameron Highlanders
Private George Ebenezer Hossack 201059, 2/4th Battalion, Cameron Highlanders
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