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  Item Reference: SPEARS 10/1/54

Description

Photographs from the collection of Maj Gen Sir Edward Louis Spears (1886-1974). Chateau de la Hayes. A small group of prisoners were being taken up to Lorette when one of them stabbed and killed the Corporal of the escort. On arrival at la Haye a 'Drum Head Court Martial' was held. No one knew which prisoner had done it but one was condemned. What followed lasted 5 minutes. A priest was called for an a bearded gunner who had been standing by stepped out. 2. On the way to the execution, the bearded N.C.O is the priest.

Collection

The Ruins Of France (Part 5) - Death And Discipline On The Western Front: Spears, E

Description

This fifth selection from a photograph album belonging to liaison officer, Major General Edward Spears, explores the often grim price of war, notably a series of dramatic photographs illustrating the drum head court martial and execution of a German prisoner accused of killing his guard. The selection…

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