Tag: PTSD
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Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Sharpe DSO in the Great War
Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Sharpe one of two sitting Members of Parliament to die in the Great War, and the only Member elected on the battlefield. For almost 100 years, Samuel Sharpe’s name buried with thousands who had succumbed to shell shock. The life and death of Sam Sharpe helps us to understand the impact of post-traumatic…
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Captain Henry Edward Knobel in the Great War
Captain Henry Edward Knobel born 4 September 1871 in Burton-on-Trent, Derby England. Father Edward Knobel Residing at 32, Tavistock Square, Derby, England. Rising steadily in the ranks, Knobel became O/C of the 8th Battalion, then Staff Captain of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade, and finally a special assignment as the first Official Photographer of the…
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Major John Pollands Girvan in the Great War
John Pollands Girvan 27071 was born 28 November 1887 in Kingarth, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. He belonged to an active militia when he attested on 14 September 1914 at Valcartier, Quebec. His next-of-kin was his sister, Joan M. Girvan. John stood 6′ tall, with fresh complexion, blue eyes and fair hair. In 1907, he became…
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Private Fred Hamilton in the Great War
Private Fred Hamilton 116154 was born in 17 September 1895 in Manchester, England. Fred was a farmer and carpenter. His father was Jonathan Hamilton of 1625 36th Ave. Vancouver, B.C. Fred stood 5′ 8″ tall, 148 pounds, with dark complexion, brown eyes, and black hair. He enlisted with 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles (C.M.R.) on 18…