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Private Wilson Working The Telephone In An Abandoned Trench Under Heavy Fire. - Cranston Military Prints

Private Wilson Working The Telephone In An Abandoned Trench Under Heavy Fire.


Private Wilson Working The Telephone In An Abandoned Trench Under Heavy Fire.

This was one of the fine exploits, which marked the bitter fighting round Hooge on august 9th 1915, and the following days. On the 11th a telephone dug out was blown in, and both the operators were wounded. Private S. Wilson of the 1st East Kents immediately volunteered to act as substitute. He worked the telephone continuously in a hurricane of shellfire, which more than once just failed to blot him and his post out of experience. At one time he was completely isolated, as the neighbouring trenches had temporarily to be abandoned. Thanks to his resolution, telephonic communication was maintained, a matter of extreme importance, and his D.C.M. was fully earned.
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First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm)none£6 Off!
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