With The Immortal Seventh Division

A chaplain’s memoir from the First World War offers an intimate look at life on the Western Front through the eyes of a man who combined military duty with spiritual care. The author, a parish rector turned Chaplain Major, writes with a straightforward, earnest voice that captures both the grit of trench life and the quiet moments of fellowship among soldiers. His reflections begin with the sudden call to service, setting the stage for a year of frontline ministry that intertwines faith, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of war.

In the early chapters, he describes his arrival with the Seventh Division, the daily rhythms of prayer, counseling, and the small comforts that sustained men amid artillery fire and mud‑filled trenches. The narrative balances vivid battlefield details with heartfelt observations on morale, hope, and the moral dilemmas faced by those he tended. Listeners will hear a compelling portrait of a clergyman whose devotion and humanity left a lasting imprint on the men he served, offering a poignant glimpse into the spiritual dimension of wartime experience.