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Captains Frederick ‘Fred’ C. Selous and Frederick ‘Freddie’ H.B. Selous - The father and son killed on the same day

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There are of course lots of coincidences in the First World War, but one that is quite remarkable is that of the father and son both of whom were killed in action on the same day - 4 January - but a year apart. What is even more remarkable is the unusual unit to which the father was serving when he was killed. Captain Frederick Courtney Selous F…


Ep. 154 – Rugbeians at War – Dan Mclean

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Author Dan Mclean talks about his book on Rugbeians in the Great War, published by Pen and Sword.