Homosexuality during the Great War 1914-18: a purge of gay officers?
Frances Hurd
- Region:
- South East
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- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £80 plus travel expenses @ 50p per mile
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 9th May 2023
- Tagged:
- First World War | Lgbtq+
Homosexuality was illegal and could lead to prosecution as a criminal offence at this time. During the First World War 22 officers and 270 other ranks were prosecuted for having sex with other male persons. My research has revealed that in 1916 the War Office decided to target gay officers ...
This talk was selected by the Imperial War Museum as its contribution to LGBTQ History Month 2023.
Views: 610 | Enquiries: 0About Frances Hurd
Dr Frances Hurd is a historical researcher living in Chichester. She has worked in publishing, academia and the heritage sector.
Her current research interests are centred around the social and personal impact of the First World War, with a secondary interest in the lives of ordinary people during the 19th century.
She is happy to use Zoom when required.
PLEASE NOTE that she cannot undertake evening talks except in the Portsmouth/Chichester area.
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