Three Norfolk Heroes

Speaker: Steve Smith
Leathes Prior

In this presentation, Steve will be looking at three men who served in the 9th Bn Norfolk Regiment who wrote diaries and memoirs. They were the C.O. Lt Col Leathes-Prior DSO, Capt Bassinthwaite MC & Bar and Pvt James Copper a stretcher bearer and bandsman.

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

Event organiser: Norfolk branch
3 February 2026
19:30
White Horse Inn, The Street, Trowse, Norwich NR14 8ST
Branch contacts
Rob Burkett
(Branch Chairman)
Email Rob Burkett
Bob Kerry
(Branch Secretary)
Email Bob Kerry

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