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Ep355 – Harry Potter – Alexander Paterson and the Bermondsey Battalion
Mentioned in Dispatches
14 minutes 49 seconds
6 months ago
Ep355 – Harry Potter – Alexander Paterson and the Bermondsey Battalion
On this week's Mentioned in Dispatches podcast, Harry Potter delves into the life and service of prison reformer Alexander Paterson, drawing on his wartime diary and letters. From gentleman ranker to officer in the Bermondsey Battalion, Paterson served at Loos and later held various roles including lecturer, defence counsel, intelligence officer and Sports and Recreation Officer. He also contributed to the Division’s history and supported Talbot House alongside Tubby Clayton. Recorded as part of the London Pride Conference 2024.
Mentioned in Dispatches
A podcast hosted by Dr Tom Thorpe on all aspects of the Great War from the UK's leading First World War history society The Western Front Association (www.westernfrontassociation.com).
