Desmond7 Posted 2 January , 2005 Share Posted 2 January , 2005 This from 1918 ... I'm sure many 'local hero' types were used to boost recruiting at this stage of the war. Many examples amongst forum members? Des Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Saunders Posted 2 January , 2005 Share Posted 2 January , 2005 One of the WW1 VC's found himself back in the UK for whatever reason and made a brief recording for the BBC - I am sure someone else will know his name. I have a suspicion he was later killed on active service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Soul Posted 2 January , 2005 Share Posted 2 January , 2005 Early in the war a caricature of Abraham Acton V.C. (Border Regt.) was used in the local press to promote "Zam Buk" (a skin ointment) along with a suitable quote from the man himself. Ironically the adverts were appearing after he had been killed so they must have got the endorsement from him via a medium. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Dixon Posted 2 January , 2005 Share Posted 2 January , 2005 One of the WW1 VC's found himself back in the UK for whatever reason and made a brief recording for the BBC - I am sure someone else will know his name. This was Sgt Edward Dwyer VC, who was indeed killed later in the war, he is buried in Flatiron Copse CWGC on the Somme. You can still get this recording on CD, it is combined with contemporary songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 2 January , 2005 Share Posted 2 January , 2005 Local VC, Hope this comes out ok, playing with software again. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeppoSapone Posted 2 January , 2005 Share Posted 2 January , 2005 Issy Smith "The young Jewish VC" did a recruiting tour at the start of 1916, mainly targeting Jewish areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted 4 January , 2005 Share Posted 4 January , 2005 I believe Albert Jacka VC was used in Australia in much the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frev Posted 4 January , 2005 Share Posted 4 January , 2005 I believe Albert Jacka VC was used in Australia in much the same way. In Ian Grant's book "Jacka, VC" he states that Jacka's name & photo where used on a recruitment poster without his knowledge - and there was no evidence to suggest that his permission had been sought. The Prime Minister, Billy Hughes, tried to lure him home to help with recruitment, but he refused to leave his mates & the fight. There's a photo of the poster in the book - courtesy of the Australian War Memorial. Cheers, Frev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frev Posted 4 January , 2005 Share Posted 4 January , 2005 I believe Albert Jacka VC was used in Australia in much the same way. In Ian Grant's book "Jacka, VC" he states that Jacka's name & photo where used on a recruitment poster without his knowledge - and there was no evidence to suggest that his permission had been sought. The Prime Minister, Billy Hughes, tried to lure him home to help with recruitment, but he refused to leave his mates & the fight. There's a photo of the poster in the book - courtesy of the Australian War Memorial. Cheers, Frev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frev Posted 4 January , 2005 Share Posted 4 January , 2005 Whoops! Glitch in the system - I'm sure it wasn't really my fault! Frev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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