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Sketch of an older gentleman reading the paper, whilst his dog sniff’s the sausage on his plate. Titled ‘“Alas! My Poor Brother.” With Opologies to ‘Bovril’” Sketchbook of John (Jack) Snowdon, 2/6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Regimental number: 242035) who joined the regiment in March of 1916, aged 21 years and 6 months. Sketchbook dates from Snowdon’s incarceration at Dulmen after being taken prisoner at Bullecourt 3 May 1917. He was incarcerated for 18 months. Associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Prior to the war, Snowdon was a Joiner and Carver for Geo. Orton and Sons (Burton-on-Trent) and was offered immediate reemployment on his return to civilian life in January 1919. He was awarded both the British War Medal and Victory Medal in 1922.

World War One, POWs (1914-1918)