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William White's War
William White's War
A series of pages describing the life and times of Private William White during the First World War.
Remembrance
This November Remembrance services will as ever recall the sacrifice of all British and Empire soldiers in the Great War ...
Kentish soldier
Recruits from tough industrial and agricultural backgrounds have a long pedigree in the British Army. William James White fitted the ...
With the Buffs to Ireland and India
Private White – the nickname ‘Chalky’ was inevitable – began his military service with the Manchester regiment in Ulster before ...
Sniper's bullet in Flanders
On 16 January 1915, Private Bill White and the 2 / Buffs embarked for France by camouflaged troopship. Arriving at ...
William White's autograph book
This book includes poems, water-colours and sketches that were dedicated to 'Chalky' White whilst he was a patient in hospital. They chart the long months he endured following his wounding up until his death.
Your epitaph for Chalky
Now try and write your epitaph for your soldier. Remember the epitaphs are usually quite short, four lines are normally ...
William White
Introducing Private William White
William White's Story
William White's autograph book
Chalky's Tale: An animated film about Private William White
Crayford's First World War
William White's War
William White learning resources
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