The Rhyl Riot
Heroes Remember - The First World War
The Rhyl Riot
Transcript
Description
Mr. Scovil describes the tension in Rhyl, Wales which arose from the decision to send home first those soldiers who had served the least amount of time overseas. The ensuing riot results in the accidental shooting and death of one of Mr. Scovil's friends.
Henry Scovil
Mr. Scovil describes the tension in Rhyl, Wales which arose from the decision to send home first those soldiers who had served the least amount of time overseas. The ensuing riot results in the accidental shooting and death of one of Mr. Scovil's friends.
Meta Data
- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Recorded:
- August 31, 1998
- Duration:
- 1:29
- Person Interviewed:
- Henry Scovil
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- First World War
- Location/Theatre:
- Great Britain
- Branch:
- Army
- Units/Ship:
- 65th Battalion
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