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Remembering Redditch Residents & WW1                              Redditch Local History Society


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               The Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Redditch Messenger – Saturday 18  January
               1919































               Prisoners of War – On Saturday the repatriated prisoners of war were entertained by
               the Prisoners of War Relief Committee.  Between 60 and 70 have reached home.  The first
               part of the entertainment was in the Palace Theatre, the men with their friends occupying
               the dress circle, while members of the committee and subscribers filled the other parts.  The
               musical and dramatic recital was given by local artistes, and artistic in every respect.  The
               soldiers appeared to greatly appreciate the efforts of the performers.  Following the recital,
               which lasted three hours, the returned prisoners and their friends, with the committee,
               adjourned to the Church Institute, where a capital tea was provided, the table being loaded
               with provisions.  The hall had been tastefully decorated and the committee of ladies and
               gentlemen did all they could to make the men feel that they were back in good old “Blighty.”
               After tea several of the men spoke a few words, and assured the committee that the parcels
               they had sent them had practically kept them alive. – The Concert Party again rendered
               songs, and a most enjoyable evening was spent.

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               The Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Redditch Messenger – Saturday 18  January
               1919

               Other Local Casualties
               Died
               Baylis C. H. - Gunner – R.G.A. from Redditch












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