Rudyard Kipling and the Great War - Dr Rodney Attwood.
At the outbreak of the war Rudyard Kipling was a most popular author , he wrote propaganda pamphlets and stories during the war and some poetry.
His only son John was killed at Loos in 1915 and his body was not found , Kipling spent a large part of his life after this trying to find out what happened to John and ensure that he had a proper burial.
Later he worked with the IWGC , suggesting many of the phrases that we find in the CWGC cemeteries to this day.
WFA and non members alike are welcome to hear this fascinating talk.
We ask for a modest £5 on the door to defray some of the costs, you will receive a free tea or coffee and a free raffle entry.
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