
02 Feb
For our February branch meeting, local member Richard Crompton will turn our attention to the Australian Imperial Force and the long-term consequences of the war in his talk ‘Insane – a legacy of three years’ service’.
This account examines the war of Tom Blackman, as a stretcher-bearer on Gallipoli and as a line officer at the Battle of Polygon Wood, which resulted in his shell-shock. It moves on to look at his treatment whilst living for 50 years in various institutions, together with post-war reflections on shell-shock.
All members and guests are welcome to join this meeting. Doors open around 13.40 and we do ask for a donation of £4.00 on the door to cover room hire, refreshments etc.
Highworth Community Centre, The Dormers, Highworth SN6 7PE
02 Feb 2025 14:00