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Published 25 Jan 2023Lance Corporal Jack Jones is one of the most loved characters in the classic British comedy Dad’s Army. Constantly referring to his exploits in the Sudan, the North West Frontier (India) and the First World War.
So I thought I would make a short video exploring his long (& fictitious) military career.
The local butcher, Jack Jones, is a member of Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard during World War Two. This fictitious Home Guard unit are the stars of the classic BBC comedy: Dad’s Army.
What I found amazing is that the BBC created a back story for the character of Lance Corporal Jones. researching the medal ribbons that Jones wears on his Home Guard uniform I have put together a timeline of his military career in the 1st battalion, Warwickshire Regiment.
The story starts when young Jack Jones joins the Royal Warwickshire’s in 1884 as a drummer boy. He is to spend 31 years serving in the British army where he participates in the Gordon Relief Expedition, the re-conquest of Sudan under General Kitchener, the Boer War, the North West Frontier of India, and the First World War.
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https://www.thehistorychap.com/THC-Su…The Nile Expedition (Jack Jones’ first campaign)
https://youtu.be/7cCdZbYZVN0The Battle of Omdurman (Lance Corporal Jones & Kitchener versus the Dervishes)
https://youtu.be/P8vE-f869WEAs I have produced my (many) videos about the British military campaigns in Sudan, many of you have commented about Lance Corporal Jones using his catchphrases:
“They don’t like it up ’em”
“Permission to speak, Sir”
“Don’t Panic”#lancecorporaljackjones #dadsarmy #dontpanic #kitchener #britisharmy #ww2
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:58 Royal Warwickshire Regiment
2:54 Jack Jones joins army
3:36 Sudan
5:09 With Kitchener
6:53 Boer War
9:01 North West Frontier
10:31 First World War
12:36 Home Guard
14:05 Dad’s Army
16:15 The History ChapFollow me at:
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/3iySrAjMy name is Chris Green and I am on a mission to share stories from British history. Not just because they are interesting but because, good or bad, they have shaped the world we live in today.
History should not be stuffy or a long list of dates or kings & queens. So rather than lectures or Youtube animations, I tell stories that bring the past to life.
My aim is to be chat as if I were having a coffee or meal with you. Jean in Maryland, USA recently wrote: “Chris, is the history teacher I wish I had at school!”
Just for the record, I do have a history degree in Medieval & Modern history from the University of Birmingham.
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