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Tim Simmons · 23rd April 2006, 06:58 PM

Yes I did realise that, just adding background colour

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There are records of wonderful acts of valour. To me the common soldiery of all nations in the trench life and battles of Verdun, Somme, Ypres, and so on are all heroes. Not known as Lions led by Donkeys for nothing. I just do not understand why the UK government, now it is nearly 100 years ago, cannot pardon all those shot for suppose cowardice, many brave men having been heroes in previous action just needed a rest. I think this is so sad. I know things and times were different and the summery justice issued by weary officers was often forced by the environment. A centenary pardon would go a long way to right a long forgoten wrong.

23rd April 2006, 06:58 PM	#28
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	Yes I did realise that, just adding background colour . There are records of wonderful acts of valour. To me the common soldiery of all nations in the trench life and battles of Verdun, Somme, Ypres, and so on are all heroes. Not known as Lions led by Donkeys for nothing. I just do not understand why the UK government, now it is nearly 100 years ago, cannot pardon all those shot for suppose cowardice, many brave men having been heroes in previous action just needed a rest. I think this is so sad. I know things and times were different and the summery justice issued by weary officers was often forced by the environment. A centenary pardon would go a long way to right a long forgoten wrong.