Charles Heron McDiarmid (S 1894–98)

This fascinating article was created by Alan Riches, great nephew of Charles Heron McDiarmid.

Alan follows the lives of Charles and his brothers through their childhood and education at Sedbergh, during their time with the family firm, McDiarmid & Co Shipping Agents of Liverpool, and in their service to their country during World War One.

As was the case in so many families, the McDiarmid boys did not emerge from the war unscathed. Alan’s detailed account includes maps, photographs and segments from newspapers following the men to the Somme and beyond.

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