My name is Nathanael and I am 15. I recently played the role of Private H Holgate in National Youth Music Theatre's new musical BRASS written by Benjamin Till to commemorate The Great War Centenary. The musical tells the moving story of The Leeds Pals [West Yorkshire Regiment] who fought in The Battle of The Somme and also The Barnbow Lasses who worked in the Munitions Factory at Barnbow. I visited where the pals went over the top and found Private Holgate's name at the Thiepval Memorial. I was deeply moved by the story told in BRASS and am honoured to have been part of recreating a piece of history. Private Holgate - I can never imagine what you went through but I will never forget your name or your bravery. I salute you. PRO REGE ET LEGE Nathanael

NATHANAEL LANDSKRONER