PBI Posted 10 November , 2006 Share Posted 10 November , 2006 Are there any cases on record where a British Soldier was found out to have willingly Defected/Deserted to the enemy,and if so were these Men apprehended after the War and prosecuted ?,as a few German Soldier/Authors and War Diaries mention British Soldiers,actually deserting to them,and then giving their interrogaters quite a bit of Information..plans for dates and times of Attacks,Troop strength etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrough Posted 10 November , 2006 Share Posted 10 November , 2006 I remember reading that there was an internal army inquiry into rumours that deserters gave information to the germans about the the attack on boom ravine on the 17/2/1917.Some names were mentioned but I dont think any charges were brought against anyone.Maybe other members have more details. Regards, Murrough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animal Posted 11 November , 2006 Share Posted 11 November , 2006 I believe the Germans did try to form a volunteer unit from POW's of Irish extraction, who were offered a green uniform. Sir Roger Casement, who was later executed for his involvement in the Easter Rebellion, toured the POW camps to try recruiting for the unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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