Chris Bell (Military Historian)
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| Born | 20th April 1968 Leicester, Leicestershire,, England |
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| Spouse | None |
| Religion | Mixed Jew / Orthodox Christian / CofE (non-practising) |
Born on April 20th 1968 in Leicester to Leslie & Dinah Bell. raised in the village of Markfield, Leicestershire. Educated at several schools in Groby, Leicester Grammar & De Montfort University. Divorced with 2 children, Imogen (10/9/00) & Warwick (26/4/04).
Published articles include "Whatever happened to John Bull" & "The Social effect of the Pals Battalions". Chris gained a 1st class honours degree from Demontfort University and several modules towards an M.A. before persuing his career. Having rejected a career with the Army, Chris developed stong links with the Royal Leicestershire regiment, generating funds towards the Tigers museum. A life member of the Royal Tigers Association, academic society Grays Lodge and founder member of the Tommy Atkins Society & The Victory Show. http://www.tommyatkins.org http://victoryshow.co.uk
Chris has given much devotion to several servicemens charities, raising the profile and awareness of servicemens & womens sacrifices given to their country, attending the Victory commemorations of the end of WW2 at St James Park in 2005.
