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In Their Own Words

The Life and Diary of Lieutenant Colonel John Blackader
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In Their Own Words: Lieutenant Colonel John Blackader

John Blackader was a devout Christian who served with the Cameronians from 1689 to 1711. He kept a diary to help him adhere to his strict religious standards. It provides a unique perspective on Army life during this period.

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Ted Senior during his time as a prisoner of war, c1943

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Ted Senior was captured by the Japanese during the Second World War (1939-45) and forced to work on the Thai-Burma ‘Death Railway'. His diary reveals the horrific conditions that he and his fellow prisoners endured.

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Portrait of Lieutenant Colonel John Blackader

In Their Own Words: Lieutenant Colonel John Blackader

John Blackader was a devout Christian who served with the Cameronians from 1689 to 1711. His diary provides a unique perspective on Army life during this period.

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A soldier writing home while leaning against a ruined wall, Liévin, c1917

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