Chatham Rotarians will step back in time at their banquet Friday, hearing from two accomplished historians.
Dr. Graham Broad and Jess Hungate will discuss Broad’s book, “Part of Life Itself.” It is written about a war diary kept by a Canadian soldier during the First World War, Leslie Miller.
Broad is a Canadian professor and scholar in the field of war and society studies at King’s College at Western University, studying culture in times of conflict, and author of several books on the subject.
Hungate is a Princeton and Harvard Law School grad, lawyer and avid historian.
Miller’s war diary was kept by his family for over a century, and covers all of the First World War, as well as the first few months of peace after the conflict. It offers insight into a soldier’s day-to-day life on the Western Front.
The Rotary Club of Chatham recently celebrated 103 years of operation.
“Chatham Rotary has always been fortunate to host top-notch, internationally-known keynote speakers for our annual banquet,” said Tania Sharpe, president of the Rotary Club of Chatham. “To have speakers of Graham and Jess’ calibre join us for our banquet is an honour, especially considering the important role Chatham-Kent residents played in enlisting in World War One. I know they are going to give an interesting and timely talk leading into Remembrance Day commemorations.”
The Rotary Club of Chatham’s 81st annual banquet takes place on Friday, at 5.30 p.m. at the Everest Convention Centre, 250 National Rd. in Chatham. Tickets are $69.50 and all are welcome.
