Padre Harry Martin Brown (1889–1983) and the British West Indies Regiment (BWIR), ‘Under Empire,’ During the First World War
The First World War was a catalyst for the beginning of incredible social change within British Society and within its Empire. Part of that Empire included the British West Indies and the British West Indies Regiment (BWIR) was formed to promote British War aims during the First World War. West Indi...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group
2021
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Baptist quarterly
Year: 2021, Volume: 52, Issue: 2, Pages: 79-91 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CG Christianity and Politics KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history KBF British Isles KBR Latin America KDG Free church RG Pastoral care |
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United Board
B Paternalism B Pals Battalions B British West Indies Regiment B ‘Under Empire' B Padre Harry Martin Brown |
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| Summary: | The First World War was a catalyst for the beginning of incredible social change within British Society and within its Empire. Part of that Empire included the British West Indies and the British West Indies Regiment (BWIR) was formed to promote British War aims during the First World War. West Indies soldiers were not well respected by the British authorities simply because of their race and they suffered much neglect in the cold and wet of France. Padre Harry Martin Brown, a Baptist chaplain, became a committed and determined advocate for his soldiers bringing attention to their plight and eventually to the Prime Minister himself. Brown became a lone voice for a brave but powerless soldier community from within the forces of the British Empire. |
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| ISSN: | 2056-7731 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Baptist quarterly
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/0005576X.2020.1776449 |