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6 April 1918 - Walter Hamilton

On this day in 1918, the USA marked a year since joining the war, and in Folkestone, it's Noah Hamilton's birthday, or would have been.

Written by Katie Hims
Story-led by Sarah Daniels
Directed by Jessica Dromgoole.

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11 minutes

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Fri 6 Apr 201812:04
BBC Radio 4

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    Walter's wife and son died in the Tontine Street air raid on 25 May 1917.

Credits

Rev Walter HamiltonJoseph Kloska
Dicky ManchesterRoy Hudd
Dorothea WinwoodRachel Shelley
Elizabeth ChanceKika Markham
Ivy MonkIzzy Watts
WriterKatie Hims
DirectorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Fri 6 Apr 201812:04
    BBC Radio 4

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