The Forgotten Soldier

Bestselling author Charlie Connelly presents a poignant First World War memoir of his great uncle, Edward Connelly, an ordinary young soldier who died a week before the armistice and was subsequently forgotten. Through letters, poems, and war diaries, the book reconstructs Edward’s brief life and the tragic reality faced by many young men of his generation. It highlights the stories of unnamed soldiers whose sacrifices have often gone unrecognized, shining a light on the bravery of those who served.