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Wednesday 19th February, 7.15 to 8.45, an illustrated talk, The First World War V.C.’s of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment

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Ian Binnie

knowlegable brummie
Kings Heath Local History Society present an illustrated talk by Ian Binnie

At the Community Centre, Heathfield Road, B147DB

45,570 men served in the 31 battalions of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment during the Great War. 11,610 were killed. Many received awards for bravery. Ian will tell the story of the five men who received the highest award, the Victoria Cross. Two of these men came from Birmingham, two from other parts of the West Midlands.

Ian is a retired secondary headteacher with a lifelong interest in military history. He has done many talks both live and on Zoom, on topics ranging from the Battle of Waterloo to the leadership of Field Marshal Montgomery. He has a particular interest in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment.

Members are free. Visitors pay £3.00. Light refreshments are available for a small charge.
 
Ian Binnie said:
Kings Heath Local History Society present an illustrated talk by Ian Binnie

At the Community Centre, Heathfield Road, B147DB

45,570 men served in the 31 battalions of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment during the Great War. 11,610 were killed. Many received awards for bravery. Ian will tell the story of the five men who received the highest award, the Victoria Cross. Two of these men came from Birmingham, two from other parts of the West Midlands.

Ian is a retired secondary headteacher with a lifelong interest in military history. He has done many talks both live and on Zoom, on topics ranging from the Battle of Waterloo to the leadership of Field Marshal Montgomery. He has a particular interest in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment.

Members are free. Visitors pay £3.00. Light refreshments are available for a small charge.
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Its sad that i do not live in Brum anymore i world have brought along a ccouple of MIA/KIA Medal groups to the Waricks No VC Lol
mind you just moved house they are buried somewhere
This event sounds very interesting
 
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