The British WWI prisoner of war who returned to captivity

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The British WWI prisoner of war who returned to captivity

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23957605
It also emerged that Capt Campbell tried to escape as soon as he returned.
Story made me smile O:-)
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christel wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23957605
It also emerged that Capt Campbell tried to escape as soon as he returned.
Story made me smile O:-)

Only in Britain !

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Sounds like an extract from " Ripping Yarns"
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From the article:
Historian Richard van Emden told the BBC that Capt Campbell would have felt a duty to honour his word.

How times have changed.


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"Word of honour" An outdated concept for sure Jenks, especially in banking and politics.
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