The Returning Soldier

A collaborative research network studying veterancy from the ancient world to the modern day
Based at Manchester Met & part of @HaCCMMU
PhD applications welcome

[The Returning Soldier @thereturningso1]

A reminder of our upcoming symposium, 'Forgotten Veterans'. Thurs 9 April, Birmingham Newman University.
Details and programme available at https://t.co/3wkKX8tcaC

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New CFP! Please come and talk to us in April 2026 about 'Forgotten Veterans' at the next Returning Soldier event in Birmingham with @reeshistory @KathrynHurlock and @MMoffski . CFP deadline 1 Feb 2026. Please RT!

[The Returning Soldier @thereturningso1]

Members may be interested in the following exhibition on the stories of British Army soldiers killed in Northern Germany during the SWW. 10-13 November at Craiglockhart, Edinburgh.
Tickets available at https://t.co/qHqQSwibBR

[The Returning Soldier @thereturningso1]

What happened to Algerian veterans of the Great War, wounded fighting for the French Empire? In this blog post, network member Dónal Hassett explores their experiences of healthcare and demobilisation 👇
https://t.co/ZdjnW6gG9Q

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@1812andallthat Wonderful, we look forward to reading more about your work.
Would you like to be added to our network mailing list?

[National Army Museum @NAM_London]

Searching for Shadrack Byfield
📅 29 August, 12pm-1pm
🎟️ Free (attend in person or online)

Join Dr Eamonn O’Keeffe as he explores the War of 1812 through the eyewitness account of a disabled British veteran of the conflict.

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@HistoryWordgirl

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Today, we pause to remember all veterans of the Second World War.
You can read about Australian experiences of VJ Day on the blog of Network member, Dr Lisa Cooper: https://t.co/37XWRlRZme
#VJDay80

[DMWS @TheDMWS]

This #ArmedForcesWeek, we salute those who serve, have served, and their families.

At DMWS, we’re proud to support the health and wellbeing of our Armed Forces community — every day.

🎖️ Thank you for your service.

#DMWS #SupportTheFrontline #ArmedForcesDay #VeteranSupport

[The Returning Soldier @thereturningso1]

In the lead up to Armed Forces Day (28 June) you can look for events in your area here: https://t.co/8Uy6QmSsjg

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@ARU_VFi @UoCVeterans @Northern_Hub @CovenantTrust

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@HistoryWelfare @KathrynHurlock Thank you! 😊

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Our new website is live! 🥳
Check it out, and don't forget to read up about our Demobbed conference - Call for Papers closes 1 November
https://t.co/NQF5vXO6Yy

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Our followers may be interested in this virtual talk by Network member Allison Finkelstein about the ways she used Library of Congress archives in researching her new book on veterans
Library of Congress "Made at the Library" Series, Nov. 12 at 12 noon ET
https://t.co/cjfYxCP07c

[The Returning Soldier @thereturningso1]

Wonderful to meet @_PaulHamilton today and chat all things war and pilgrimage!
@KathrynHurlock @MMoffski

[Dr Paul Hamilton @_PaulHamilton]

Great to attend the online War and Pilgrimage Scoping Workshop earlier today. It was expertly facilitated by @MMoffski and @KathrynHurlock from @ManMetUni, in conjunction with @thereturningso1…

Exciting updates to follow, I am certain of that!

[Dr Paul Hamilton @_PaulHamilton]

Great to attend the online War and Pilgrimage Scoping Workshop earlier today. It was expertly facilitated by @MMoffski and @KathrynHurlock from @ManMetUni, in conjunction with @thereturningso1…

Exciting updates to follow, I am certain of that!

[The Returning Soldier @thereturningso1]

The call for Expressions of Interest for the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship is now open at Manchester Met. Why not come and work on your research with The Returning Soldier? EOI deadline 20th October #ECRChat #veterans https://t.co/Hnof0VHvvX

[Connor C. Wilson @ConnorCWilson1]

📢Call For Papers: Please RT! Plunder, Pillage and Spoils of War in History and Law - New research and exhibitions.
📅28-28 April, 2025
⚔️Royal Armouries, Leeds, UK
🪙 Bursaries available
Submit proposals by 11 October.
Links to proposal forms in thread. 🧵