The Half Shilling Curate: The Great War Padre the Rev Herbert Butler Cowl CF MC

The only padre to be awarded the MC for gallantry, Cowl served with the BEF in France and Flanders; was severely wounded and returned home on the ill fated HMHS Anglia when she was sank in the channel (The first hospital ship mined during the war) The talk draws on Cowl's letters and journals, communications to/from the war office, letters from comrades in his battalion and newspaper accounts to tell the tale of a fascinating man.

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.