One young man : The simple and true story of a clerk who enlisted in 1914, who fought on the western front for nearly two years, was severely wounded at the battle of the Somme, and is now on his way back to his desk.

A quiet office clerk trades his ledger for a rifle, spurred by a sense of duty and the quiet encouragement of his colleagues. He leaves the predictable rhythm of paperwork for the unsettling bustle of training, carrying with him the modest values of a Sunday‑school upbringing. The narrative sketches his early days in uniform without romanticizing the decision, allowing listeners to feel the ordinary man stepping into extraordinary circumstances.

Soon he is thrust into the mud‑filled trenches of the Western Front, enduring the relentless artillery of Ypres and the grim close‑quarters of Hill 60. The story follows his gradual transformation as the war strips away illusion, exposing both the terror of battle and the steadfastness that keeps him moving forward. Even before the fateful July first, his letters reveal a blend of humor and solemn resolve that steadies his comrades.

Now, heavily scarred from the Battle of the Somme, he faces a long recovery while yearning to return to the desk he left behind. The listening experience balances the stark realities of his injuries with the quiet optimism of a man who hopes the familiar hum of the office can once again offer him a place in the world.