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A Young Man joins up

Uncover the personal stories of the Clement family during WWI through documents and photographs. Learn about their experiences and sacrifices during this tumultuous time.

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A Young Man joins up

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  1. To stop the presentation press ‘esc’ at any time. A Young Man joins up Edward Clement By Des Quinn and Martin Williams

  2. Who are these people ? Write down who you think each person is within this family and their relationship with each other. E.g. Father, Brother… Photograph Courtesy of Des Quinn

  3. Photograph Courtesy of Des Quinn • David Clement(Father) • AnnClement (Mother) • Mary Clement(Daughter and Sister) • William Clement(Son and Brother) • Edward Clement(Son and Brother) 4 1 5 2 3 This is the Clement family who lived in Hafod, Swansea when war broke out in 1914. The conflict tore their lives apart – as it did for many other families within Wales and across the world. Over the course of the next few lessons you are going to find out what happened to these people.

  4. Start your investigation by having a look insidethis document from 1915

  5. Highlight areas of the document that give specific information about its owner.

  6. Highlight areas of the document that give specific information about its owner. 1) Whose document is this?

  7. Highlight areas of the document that give specific information about its owner. 1) Whose document is this?2) What job did this person do in 1915?

  8. Highlight areas of the document that give specific information about its owner. 1) Whose document is this?2) What job did this person do in 1915? 3) Where did this person live?

  9. Highlight areas of the document that give specific information about its owner. 1) Whose document is this?2) What job did this person do in 1915? 3) Where did this person live? Discuss: Why do you think that this person has been ‘Registered’?

  10. Who does this document belong to? Highlight on the document the organisation that produced this form. Discuss: Why were these documents issued at this time?

  11. What is meant by the term ‘attested’? Why do you think that so many men were attested between 1914-1918? Why do you think that Edward Clement enlisted on the 8th December, but has been transferred to the Army Reserve until required for service?

  12. Attested – This means to swear by oath that you will carry out what you have agreed to do… In Edward Clements’ case this was to do his duty and fight for his country if called on to do so, in the British Army. Once someone had been attested the armed services knew that they could add that person to their figures when calculating how many soldiers were available for active service.

  13. Edward has been put into Group 2.What do you think this number meant? ‘Group’ Explanation

  14. Unmarried Age Group 18-19 1 19-20 2 20-21 3 21-22 4 22-23 5 23-24 6 24-25 7 25-26 8 26-27 9 27-28 10 28-29 11 29-30 12 30-31 13 31-32 14 Unmarried Age Group 32-33 15 33-34 16 34-35 17 35-36 18 36-37 19 37-38 20 39-40 21 40-41 22 Over 41 23 Men who enlisted were placed into groups. These groups took into account your age and marital status. Unmarried men were the first to be called up. Those in Group 1 would be the first to be called up, then Group 2, then Group 3, and so on. Married men aged 18-19 would be in Group 24 and married men aged between 40-41 would be in the last group – 46. Think of your own male relatives. What Group would they have been in and explain why?

  15. Can you find Edward in this photograph taken at Kinmel Park Training Camp, N.Wales? Photograph Courtesy of Des Quinn

  16. Can you find Edward in this photograph taken at Kinmel Park Training Camp, N. Wales? Kinmel Camp postcard Photograph Courtesy of Des Quinn

  17. A novelty postcard sent from Kinmel Camp Very busy with choir. Having a grand time. Tomorrow – oranges, apples, nuts, plum pudding after dinner. Will let you know all about it later. Haddocks for breakfast. Had tongue and cake for tea. Choir singing at concert tonight. All well and jolly. Best love from Old Tom.Nos da, merch.

  18. Can you match the captions with the correct image? Eyes Right! Signalling Practice The Regimental Pet Despatch Riding Nerves! Lights Out!

  19. Edward Clement was called up in January, 1916. He was given a ‘Small-Book’ in which he was told to keep the documents that you have already seen and any other ‘official papers’. This book can tell us a lot about Edward Clement and what happened to him while serving in France.

  20. What Regiment was Edward Clement in according to the document? Edward Clement also had a ‘Small Book’ in which he kept the documents that you have already seen. While in France in 1916, Edward served with the 14th Service Battalion. Click here for alist of the Welsh battalions

  21. What Regiment was Edward Clement in according to the document? • 2) What was his regimental number? (the first one)Keep this safe as you may need it later if asked to carry out research on the Commonwealth War Graves Website. Edward Clement also had a ‘Small Book’ in which he kept the documents that you have already seen. While in France later, Edward served with the 14th Service Battalion. Click here for alist of the Welsh battalions

  22. What Regiment was Edward Clement in according to the document? • 2) What was his regimental number? (the first one)Keep this safe as you may need it later if asked to carry out research on the Commonwealth War Graves Website. • 3) Why do you think that two numbers have been given? Edward Clement also had a ‘Small Book’ in which he kept the documents that you have already seen. While in France later, Edward served with the 14th Service Battalion. Click here for alist of the Welsh battalions

  23. What can we learn from this page of the document about Edward Clement?

  24. Study page 7 of the Small Book. Now look at the family photograph again. Can you identify any changes in Edward’s family circumstances?(e.g. addresses, occupations). Father Mother Brother Sister

  25. Why do you think that the army has sent Edward’s Small Book to his father?

  26. Why do you think that the army has sent Edward’s Small Book to his father? How do you think Edward’s father would have felt holding Edward’s Small Book for the first time? Descriptive Words

  27. Additional Information The inside page of Edward’s Small Book Highlight the reasons why a soldier was required to carry a Small Book. Highlight the information that was expected to be noted on and in the Small Book.

  28. This card was found within Edward’sSmall Book. Where were you advised to keep this card? Why do you think that so many soldiers carried these cards? The reverse side of the card.

  29. This pocket bible was carried by Edward What are soldiers advised to do with the bible?

  30. This advice card was also given to soldiers…

  31. What do you think would happen to German soldiers caught wearing British uniforms? END

  32. What do you think would happen to German soldiers caught wearing British uniforms? Under the articles of war (Geneva Convention) to be caught in the uniform of your enemy could be punishable by death. END

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