During the First World War a conscientious objector was presented with a white feather. this was the symbol of a coward. Whatever the objection to war that led to his refusal to fight, it was very brave of the objector to face the label of a coward and become ostracised from his friends and family. It was considered very cowardly not to go to war for your country
Written by John Yeo ©
Written by John Yeo ©