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Walter Hodgson was a soldier in the First World War. His experiences were recorded in the hope that future generations could learn from them. Follow his story.

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On this #ArmisticeDay, learn more about the First World War in the interactive memoir of veteran Walter Hodgson. anspear.com/education/mylife… @WaltersVoice @Len_Fuller #Armistice2019 #Remembrance
#OnThisDay in 1918 armistice was signed, marking the end of #WW1. This #centenary listen to the stimulating recollections of #Preston veteran Walter Hodgson talking about his experience during the first world war: goo.gl/XVvqJ4 #100years #wewillremember
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Walter Hodgson, veteran of #WW1, went to fight at the age of 18. #Remembrance100 #100years goo.gl/XVvqJ4
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Replying to @nimbl_uk
@nimbl_uk @PearsonPublish commemorating #Armistice100 with my Father at St Margaret's and at Wellington Barracks, remembering @WaltersVoice #WW1 #Remembrance2018 #remembrance @sommecourt
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#OnThisDay in 1918 the German Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated. After the #armistice Walter's company used the Kaiser's summer palace as the army dining room. Find out more about Walter's experience here: goo.gl/XVvqJ4 #WW1 #100years #centenary
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This week, activities commemorating the centenary of #WW1 are reaching a peak. We've compiled a list tools & activities #teachers can use to get #pupils involved: bit.ly/2OwmgyT #100years #Remembrance2018 #remembrance #blog #wednesdaywisdom #teaching @WaltersVoice
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#OnThisDay in 1918 the Battle of Amiens began. It was the opening phase of the Hundred Days Offensive & led to the end of the war. Discover Walter's experience of #WW1 this #centenary: goo.gl/XVvqJ4 #100years
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Hear the lively and lucid recollections of a Preston veteran in this special centenary year @leponline @LancsInfantry @bbcww1 @bbceducation @BBCNWT @GranadaReports xitter.cf/nimbl_uk/status/101952… – at London, England
#OnThisDay in 1918, allied forces began the Hundred Days Offensive. Walter Hodgson was on the front lines during this period and descibes his experiences in Voices from the Past: goo.gl/XVvqJ4 #WW1 #centenary #100years
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This #ArmedForcesDay check out Walter Hodgson: Voices from the Past - this interactive memoir is a great way for pupils to hear first-hand about #WW1 & life in the trenches: bit.ly/2tFtZD7 @ArmedForcesDay @Len_Fuller #historyapps #learnhistory #edtech #armedforces
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#OnThisDay, in 1918, the Battle of Belleau Wood ended. Resulting in an Allied Victory, this was the first major battle that the US army fought in World War One
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Today we are excited to announce the launch of a new library, MyLife! MyLife brings together essential #PSHE & #lifeskills resources to help students develop #resilience & prepare for the future. Read our blog post to find out more: goo.gl/uk8gWV @Become1992 xitter.cf/PearsonPublish/status/…
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Great to know that @nimbl_uk are using @WaltersVoice to access the values of community and responsibility - as important now as when Walter described the power of comradeship and how friendship & helping others are vital during times of hardship #community #WW1Centenary #IWM2018
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This #LancashireDay we remember Walter Hodgson, veteran of WW1 who worked in a mill in Preston before reporting to Fulwood Barracks aged 18. @LancsInfantry @lanchistory @LMuseums pearson.co.uk/walter-hodgson
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Walter Hodgson, veteran of #WW1, reflecting on what his generation gave in 1914-1918. #Remember #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay pearson.co.uk/walter-hodgson
Walter Hodgson, veteran of #WW1, reflecting on his experience of World War I #RemembranceDay #Remember #LestWeForget @LivesOfWW1 pearson.co.uk/walter-hodgson
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Walter Hodgson, veteran of #WW1, talking about his experience in the trenches #Remember #LestWeForget pearson.co.uk/walter-hodgson
Walter Hodgson, veteran of #WW1, went to fight at the age of 18. #Remember #LestWeForget pearson.co.uk/walter-hodgson
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Walter Hodgson, veteran of #WW1, talking about his experience in the trenches #Remember #LestWeForget pearson.co.uk/walter-hodgson
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#100YearsAgo October 1917, 18 year old Walter reported to Fulwood Barracks & began his journey to the front @LancsInfantry #WW1 #remember
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