Death of a Front Line Clergyman

Season: 6 Episode: 4

He was charismatic, charming and passionate about his faith. Rev. Charles Edmund Doudney just wanted to make the world a better place for everyone, so when World War One required clergymen to offer their services, he didn't shy away and joined the British Army, serving as a chaplain at the front, to the 18th Field Ambulance.

On the day before he was due to return home, he was called to bury eight soldiers when tragedy struck. Listen to the latest episode to find out more about the first clergyman to die at the front line.

CAST

Church Family Newspaper - Sam Roberts

Rev. Charles E Doudney - Steve Sheperd

Parishioner - Caroline Ball

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This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. 

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SOURCES

Imperial War Museum

Masonic Great War Project

Find-A-Grave

Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery

The National Archives

Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard - Saturday 23 October 1915

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