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The Returning Soldier @thereturningso1
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A reminder of our upcoming symposium, 'Forgotten Veterans'. Thurs 9 April, Birmingham Newman University. Details and programme available at returningsoldier.co.uk/event…
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New CFP! Please come and talk to us in April 2026 about 'Forgotten Veterans' at the next Returning Soldier event in Birmingham with @reeshistory @KathrynHurlock and @MMoffski . CFP deadline 1 Feb 2026. Please RT!
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Members may be interested in the following exhibition on the stories of British Army soldiers killed in Northern Germany during the SWW. 10-13 November at Craiglockhart, Edinburgh. Tickets available at bit.ly/3VNu846
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What happened to Algerian veterans of the Great War, wounded fighting for the French Empire? In this blog post, network member Dónal Hassett explores their experiences of healthcare and demobilisation 👇 returningsoldier.co.uk/2025/…
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National Army Museum@NAM_London
25 Aug 2025
Searching for Shadrack Byfield 📅 29 August, 12pm-1pm 🎟️ Free (attend in person or online) Join Dr Eamonn O’Keeffe as he explores the War of 1812 through the eyewitness account of a disabled British veteran of the conflict.
Print depicting three historical figures in 18th-century attire, one gesturing towards a Georgian building in the background.

ALT Print depicting three historical figures in 18th-century attire, one gesturing towards a Georgian building in the background.

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Today, we pause to remember all veterans of the Second World War. You can read about Australian experiences of VJ Day on the blog of Network member, Dr Lisa Cooper: lisacooperhistorian.wordpres… #VJDay80
Crew members of HMAS Napier chalk a sign that reads ‘under new management’ on a Japanese midget submarine, Azuma Peninsula, Tokyo Bay, Japan, September 1945. Reference: Australian War Memorial 019164.

ALT Crew members of HMAS Napier chalk a sign that reads ‘under new management’ on a Japanese midget submarine, Azuma Peninsula, Tokyo Bay, Japan, September 1945. Reference: Australian War Memorial 019164.

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DMWS@TheDMWS
23 Jun 2025
This #ArmedForcesWeek, we salute those who serve, have served, and their families. At DMWS, we’re proud to support the health and wellbeing of our Armed Forces community — every day. 🎖️ Thank you for your service. #DMWS #SupportTheFrontline #ArmedForcesDay #VeteranSupport
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In the lead up to Armed Forces Day (28 June) you can look for events in your area here: armedforcesday.org.uk/get-in…
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@ARU_VFi @UoCVeterans @Northern_Hub @CovenantTrust
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Our new website is live! 🥳 Check it out, and don't forget to read up about our Demobbed conference - Call for Papers closes 1 November returningsoldier.co.uk/
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Our followers may be interested in this virtual talk by Network member Allison Finkelstein about the ways she used Library of Congress archives in researching her new book on veterans Library of Congress "Made at the Library" Series, Nov. 12 at 12 noon ET loc.gov/item/event-414632/fo…

Forgotten Veterans, Invisible Memorials with Allison Finkelstein

Join author Allison S. Finkelstein as she discusses her recent book, "Forgotten Veterans, Invisible Memorials: How American Women Commemorated the Great War, 1917-1945," with Library specialists...

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Wonderful to meet @_PaulHamilton today and chat all things war and pilgrimage! @KathrynHurlock @MMoffski
Dr Paul Hamilton@_PaulHamilton
2 Oct 2024
Great to attend the online War and Pilgrimage Scoping Workshop earlier today. It was expertly facilitated by @MMoffski and @KathrynHurlock from @ManMetUni, in conjunction with @thereturningso1… Exciting updates to follow, I am certain of that!
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Dr Paul Hamilton@_PaulHamilton
2 Oct 2024
Great to attend the online War and Pilgrimage Scoping Workshop earlier today. It was expertly facilitated by @MMoffski and @KathrynHurlock from @ManMetUni, in conjunction with @thereturningso1… Exciting updates to follow, I am certain of that!
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The call for Expressions of Interest for the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship is now open at Manchester Met. Why not come and work on your research with The Returning Soldier? EOI deadline 20th October #ECRChat #veterans mmu.ac.uk/research/fellowshi…

Fellowship opportunities

We're committed to the development of early career researchers and support outstanding candidates to apply for externally funded research schemes.

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The Returning Soldier retweeted
Connor C. Wilson@ConnorCWilson1
5 Aug 2024
📢Call For Papers: Please RT! Plunder, Pillage and Spoils of War in History and Law - New research and exhibitions. 📅28-28 April, 2025 ⚔️Royal Armouries, Leeds, UK 🪙 Bursaries available Submit proposals by 11 October. Links to proposal forms in thread. 🧵
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CALL FOR PAPERS: "'Demobbed': The Social, Cultural, Political, and Economic Legacies of Military Service" - examining the experiences of veterans in the post-service landscape, 30-31 May 2025. Details below 👇
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abstract summarising the theme of the panel; a paper title and 300-word abstract for each proposed paper; a nominated chair; and a brief biography for each panellist and chair. All papers should be no longer than 20 minutes in length. We warmly encourage postgraduate students and
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early-career researchers to apply. Proposals should be submitted by 1 November 2024 to conference organiser Dr Michelle Moffat via m.moffat @mmu.ac.uk
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