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The Great War - Crimson Fields

Speaker: Mick Byrne (and David Bardell)
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This is the story of Nurses and Surgeons who served on the front line in the Great War 1914-1918.
Mick and David  tell the compelling stories of a number of these Heroines and Heroes, such as Edith Cavell, Nellie Spindler, Noel Chavasse and John McCrae.
They talk about QAIMNS, VAD and FANY nurses.
Also, the treatments and procedures developed by these extraordinary individuals, and their pioneering influence on today’s medical profession.

Mick Byrne David Bardell
Mick Byrne David Bardell

About Mick Byrne
Having taken early retirement in 2013, Mick became a Volunteer Guide at the National Memorial Arboretum  and continued to build up a strong knowledge and interest in Military History. Working with a friend, David Bardell, they  developed a compelling passion to learn the historical facts behind the Shot At Dawn reports. they have visited Belgium/France for the past 10 years to research  WWI interest, and in recent years  have been leading battlefield tours in Belgium and France. It is the background and stories of the Event which receives their (and hopefully your) attention


Members and non-members of The Western Front Association are equally welcome. Any new members are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts

Event organiser: Chesterfield branch
1 June 2027 19:30 to 1 June 2027 21:00
Chesterfield Labour Club, 113 Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 1NF
Branch contacts
Jon-Paul Harding
(Branch Chairman)
Email Jon-Paul Harding
Mark Macartney
(Branch Publicity Administrator)
Email Mark Macartney
Grant Cullen
(Branch Secretary)
Email Grant Cullen

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