Carleton Rode First World War Archive
discover the stories of a village who went to war
Inspiring Souls
The First World War was a global war originating in Europe that started on the 28th July 1914 with Great Britain entering the conflict on the 4th August. The fighting stopped over four years later at 11am on the 11th November 1918 when the Armistice was declared - but the war did not finish officially until the Treaty of Versailles was signed in June 1919 and many combatants were not demobbed until then.
The aim of the Inspiring Souls Project is to remember the 24 men from Carleton Rode who died and to pay tribute to the many men – and women - who survived, examining the impact the war had on their families and the village community. This on-going project involves compiling biographies of over a hundred individuals - where they lived, an indication of their jobs and information about other family members.
It is hoped that this non-profit making, educational website will enable people tracing their ancestry to view relevant material and support them to make connections to their own families. It will also help young people to understand the ultimate sacrifice these men made for their country.
Stories of the War Dead Stories of the Survivors
The aim of the Inspiring Souls Project is to remember the 24 men from Carleton Rode who died and to pay tribute to the many men – and women - who survived, examining the impact the war had on their families and the village community. This on-going project involves compiling biographies of over a hundred individuals - where they lived, an indication of their jobs and information about other family members.
It is hoped that this non-profit making, educational website will enable people tracing their ancestry to view relevant material and support them to make connections to their own families. It will also help young people to understand the ultimate sacrifice these men made for their country.
Stories of the War Dead Stories of the Survivors
