William Kent, Soldier by Ashleigh

Ashleigh has written a story in the form a diary entry by a World War One soldier that describes the horror of life in the trenches. It doesn't make for 'enjoyable' reading but it's a gripping and moving account of the desperate circumstances so many young men faced in 1915. 

The full story is published on the Teen Writing page.  Here is the introduction:

Statement of Intent:

This is a diary entry written by William Kent a soldier during WW1. William has written on Christmas Eve 1915 and has reflected back on the last year he has experienced while fighting in the war. He was aged 19 when he wrote this diary entry. William's grandson is reading this entry today as he has discovered his grandfather's belongings in his parent’s attic.   

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