Oral history recording of Syd Carroll (b.1892) and his experiences in the army in World War One.

Interview of Syd Carroll. Talks about the outbreak of World War One; he joined up with Hawtin Mundy [DOP/T/004-014; 33; 36] and Len Powell (died) in Aylesbury and went to Chelmsford for training; mentions ‘Fatty’ Odell; they were sent to Plugstreet (Ploegsteert) Wood near Armentieres where he was wounded; went to the Duchess of Westminster’s hospital at Le Touquet for 7 months; invalided out in 1915 and tried to rejoin but refused; talks about the difference between territorial’s and the regular army; life in the trenches; and VADs.