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Pte. Fred Doncaster
British Army 10th Btn. Sherwood Foresters
I learned about Fred Doncaster, who served as a Driver in the Transport Unit of his regiment, due to the fact than when I was 12 my father gave to me a pocket New Testament found in a flea-market here in Italy. This was owned by Doncaster, who penned his name and information in the cover, together with quotes from the Gospel, the most touching of which is God is Love, particularly significant given the horrific context.
I lent the booklet to All Saints' Anglican Church in Rome for use during the recent Remembrance Sunday for the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice (the Gospel lesson was read from it and it was kept on the altar). At the moment I don't know yet if he survived the war or perished in battle, all I know is that he was alive for sure till 15th of November 1915.
