British WWI hero's immaculate uniform found in time capsule hidden in school history dept. THE IMMACULATELY pressed uniform of a First World War officer has been found in a 'time capsule' of ...

The hare that brought hope to the trenches: British officer's WWI letter recounts moment wild animal leapt onto no-man's land and was chased by soldiers on both sides during famous Christmas Day truce ...

It was then discovered that officer was Osmond Bartle Wordsworth, a collateral descendent of the poet, meaning he was related through a common ancestor, but was not a direct descendant.

Despite even the law blocking black men from joining the British military, David Clemetson was one of the first black British Officers in WW1. cambridgenews Load mobile navigation.

It is estimated that more than 200,000 Irish-born soldiers served in the British Army and Navy during WW1. ... which was openly hostile to British rule and those that wore the uniform.