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The Tragic Case of Harry Farr: A Study of World War I Executions and Shell Shock

This text delves into the poignant story of Harry Farr, a British soldier executed for desertion during World War I amid the horrors of trench warfare. It explores the psychological toll of combat, exemplified by instances of shell shock, and juxtaposes Farr's fate with similar cases of soldiers condemned under wartime pressures. The article also reflects on contemporary perceptions of justice and reparation, noting the celebration of Farr's posthumous pardon, as well as the broader historical context of military discipline and mental health during the war.

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The Tragic Case of Harry Farr: A Study of World War I Executions and Shell Shock

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  1. British: 306

  2. British: 306German: 0

  3. What impressions do you get of Harry Farr? Write them down

  4. DEATH CERTIFICATE  I certify that No: 8871,Private HARRY FARR of 1st Bn: West Yorkshire Regiment was executed by shooting at 6 a.m. on 18th October 1916, at CARNOY. Death was instantaneous. [signed] A. Anderson Capt. R.A.M.C. M.O. i/c 6th D.A.C.

  5. LTo describe the effects of trench warfare on individual soldiers ?As a follow up to the work done on the Battle of the Somme By the end of the lesson you will be able to describe the case of Harry Farr and explain whether you have any sympathy for him

  6. YouTube - Shell Shock and the case of Harry Farr YouTube - WW1 Veterans Recall Executions Don’t forget the episode where Black adder wears his underpants on his head and sticks pencils up his nose to prove he had shell shock!

  7. The story of Harry Farr

  8. Other cases Private Thomas Highgate, of the Royal West Kent Regiment, was the first British soldier to be executed for desertion during World War I - just 35 days into the war

  9. Other cases At the age of 16, Private Herbert Burden lied that he was two years older so he could join the Northumberland Fusiliers and fight in the war. By the time he faced the firing squad on 21 July 1915, Pte Burden was 17 - still too young to even officially be in his regiment.

  10. Executions in the British Army 1914-1918

  11. Harry Farr from First World War Receives Pardon The mood in Gertrude Harris' small, bright flat in Harrow, north-west London, is one of celebration. There are cards telling her she has "rewritten history" and that justice has at last been done, and flowers, half a dozen bunches, including one newly delivered from the Sunday Times.

  12. YouTube - Verdun- Shell Shock YouTube - War Neuroses: Netley Hospital (1917), pt. 1 of 5

  13. Homework • Think of a newspaper headline which could show how you felt about the case of Harry Farr. • Many soldiers in the first world war thought that it was fair to execute soldiers like Harry Farr. Underneath your headline write a story explaining why you might agree or disagree with them.

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