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John “Johnnie” Williams
William Beatty is an Ulsterman from the 36th Division of the British Army. In the winter of 1916, he participates in a boxing match that the soldiers put on for entertainment while in reserve on the Western Front. Although he loses the match, William displays good sportsmanship to his opponent, Miko Cuddy.
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Chapter 15
...a boxing match in the hall where Father Buckley holds Mass. The two opponents are William Beatty , an Ulsterman of the 36th Division, and Miko Cuddy, a man from Mayo and...
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...and Father Buckley are all present. Everyone cheers when the two boxers enter the ring. William Beatty and Miko Cuddy approach each other without hostility. At the bell, they exchange careful blows,...
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...he rises again. In the next round, he slips on a pool of blood, but William Beatty helps him back to his feet. The audience shouts in surprise at the friendly gesture....
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