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July 4, 1919
Cottonwood Chronicle
Cottonwood, Idaho County, Idaho
What is this article about?
During WWI, a small British soldier single-handedly guards and marches a company of Turkish prisoners to a compound near Nablus after their line breaks, with one prisoner helping him after a fall.
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Guarding the Captor,
After the Turkish line was broken in front of Nablus, a Tommy of poor physique found himself in sole charge of a whole company of Jackos. No assistance was in sight, so the bantam solemnly proceeded to march the captives toward the nearest compound, a few miles distant. The Turks stumbled along, and the rough nature of the country threw the column into such confusion that Tommy often found himself surrounded by prisoners. Once, while negotiating a difficult descent, he fell headlong among the boulders, his helmet and rifle flying before him. For a moment the situation seemed critical; but a stalwart prisoner promptly restored order by lifting the guard carefully to his feet and replacing the cumbersome headgear. Then, picking up the rifle, Abdul restored it with a graceful bow, and the column marched on to captivity.
After the Turkish line was broken in front of Nablus, a Tommy of poor physique found himself in sole charge of a whole company of Jackos. No assistance was in sight, so the bantam solemnly proceeded to march the captives toward the nearest compound, a few miles distant. The Turks stumbled along, and the rough nature of the country threw the column into such confusion that Tommy often found himself surrounded by prisoners. Once, while negotiating a difficult descent, he fell headlong among the boulders, his helmet and rifle flying before him. For a moment the situation seemed critical; but a stalwart prisoner promptly restored order by lifting the guard carefully to his feet and replacing the cumbersome headgear. Then, picking up the rifle, Abdul restored it with a graceful bow, and the column marched on to captivity.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Action
Heroic Act
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Turkish Prisoners
British Tommy
Prisoner Guard
Wartime Capture
Heroic March
What entities or persons were involved?
Tommy
Abdul
Where did it happen?
In Front Of Nablus, Rough Country With Boulders
Story Details
Key Persons
Tommy
Abdul
Location
In Front Of Nablus, Rough Country With Boulders
Story Details
A undersized British Tommy guards a company of Turkish prisoners alone after battle, marches them to a compound despite challenges, and receives help from a prisoner named Abdul when he falls.