Orange Order Members in the First World War (Part 3 - 1916) by Bro. Mike Phelan

These excerpts from the "Orange Standard" during the First World War illustrate the widespread involvement of Orangemen from across the British Empire in the conflict, both at the front and on the home front. The articles detail lodge activities, including maintaining contact with serving members, providing support to wounded soldiers, and commemorating the fallen. Military Orange lodges were formed in various units, fostering camaraderie amongst brethren in the armed forces, while home lodges focused on fundraising and morale-boosting efforts. The publication also reported on individual acts of bravery, casualties suffered by Orange members, and the establishment of memorials, highlighting the significant contribution, and sacrifices made by this community during the war.Check out our website www.gole.org.uk