Birmingham lads in Germany

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Date:5th of August 1916

Description:Interesting photograph from The Weekly Mercury of some Birmingham soldiers held as prisoners of war in Germany during World War One. The third from left in the back row is said to be Private J. Godsell of the Coldstream Guards whose parents lived at 19 Legge Street.

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World War One Military Service 1914 - 1919 (World War I)

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Donor ref:Birmingham Libraries (66/8601)

Source: Birmingham Libraries , Woodview Primary School

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