Unknown Solider
Unknown Soldier
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He died on the first day
of the battle of the Somme
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blood-shod and flailing in no-mans land
until one blow immortalised him.
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Venerated in clay he became - everyman
classroom lesson, hero and bronze plaqueÂ
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forever poised for his final call.
His face - grotesque lines of agony
until polish smoothed all away.
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Now, more than a hun...
Wednesday 11th November 2015 6:48 pm
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