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Pte. Joseph William Ford MID.

British Army 1st Btn. Rifle Brigade

from:West Bergholt, Colchester

Joseph Ford was injured at Battle of Mons. He took shrapnel to the head, but was saved by a metal plate fitted after being kicked by a horse as a younger man. He was captured by the Germans, sent to Chemnitz POW camp. During his time there he was captain of the tug of war team, in the brass band and made the camp dentist, he sent postcards home picturing himself in these activities.

POW camp dentist at Chermitz

Tug of War team



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