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James Green
1865–1948
A Methodist minister and wartime chaplain, he wrote from direct experience of the Boer War and the First World War. His memoir brings the daily life of Australian soldiers into focus with warmth, clarity, and a strong sense of faith.
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News from No Man's Land
by James Green
About the author
Born in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1864, he later moved to Australia, where he trained for the Methodist ministry and served in churches across New South Wales. He became well known not only as a preacher, but also as a military chaplain, serving with troops in the South African War and later with the Australian Imperial Force during the First World War.
His best-known book, News from No Man's Land (1917), grew out of those wartime experiences. Written while the war was still being fought, it offers a vivid, personal view of soldiers' lives and reflects the pastoral role he played among them.
He died in 1948. Remembered as both a clergyman and an author, his writing stands out for the way it connects large historical events with the everyday courage, hardship, and humanity of the people who lived through them.