World war 1 | Chelsea Pensioners | Battle of the Somme | Veterans | Thames news

Some rushes filmed by Thames news from the early 1990's.
Two veterans proudly wearing the famous uniform of the Chelsea Pensioners talk about their experiences during the battle of the Somme. In these extracts they speak about their time on the front line during the battle and what they ate to survive the harsh conditions.
Filmed at the Imperial War Museum in London
We unfortunately do not have the full names of these two Gentlemen.
Reporter: Ken Andrews
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When they sat down they dont see the war they see there brothers there friends who have passed on god bless these men

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How the heck can people "Dislike" this ? Primary Source recollections....

[@pit_stop77]

Inspiring. They laugh about it now, but I bet very little laughing was done at the time.

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