Recognition at last for WWI soldier 'shot at dawn'
A First World War soldier who was shot for cowardice is to be formally recognised on a war memorial.
Private Harry Farr of the 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment was shot in October 1916 for cowardice despite suffering severe shell shock.
Pte Farr was one of 306 soldiers shot for military offences during the conflict. His was one of several cases highlighted by The Northern Echo and, after years of campaigning, all have now received pardons from the Government.
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Private Harry Farr of the 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment was shot in October 1916 for cowardice despite suffering severe shell shock.
Pte Farr was one of 306 soldiers shot for military offences during the conflict. His was one of several cases highlighted by The Northern Echo and, after years of campaigning, all have now received pardons from the Government.