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WWII Irish Republic 'deserters' pardoned
The Irish parliament has passed legislation granting a pardon to thousands of soldiers who left the armed forces of the Republic of Ireland to serve with Allied forces during World War Two.The Irish Republic remained neutral in the conflict between 1939 and 1945. In order to fight, thousands of soldiers left Ireland and the Irish army to join British forces. The men were found guilty by military tribunals of going absent without leave and branded deserters. After the war they faced discrimination, lost their pensions and were barred from holding jobs paid for by the state. Last year, the Irish government apologised for the way they were treated. The legislation to pardon them was passed on Tuesday and will be signed into law by the Irish president within days. Posted by: Anguper Hupomosing9418 2013-05-08 |
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