By SARAH REAY
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A VETERAN’S STORY | THE GREAT WAR
REV HERBERT COWL WAS THE ONLY KNOWN ARMY CHAPLAIN TO BE AWARDED THE MILITARY CROSS FOR EXEMPLARY GALLANTRY ON A SHIP DURING THE GREAT WAR. HIS GRANDDAUGHTER, SARAH REAY, PROFILES HIS AMAZING STORY.
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In 28 July 1914, Herbert Cowl was ordained into the Wesleyan Church – and less than a week later, Britain declared war on Germany. The military action was considered to be morally justifiable – patriotism and faith were inextricably linked.