Martin Clemens
Scottish soldier and war composer
Born
April 17th, 1915
110 years ago
Died
2009
16 years ago — 94 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Scotland
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Born in Scotland, served as a soldier during World War II. Became a prisoner of war in 1942. During captivity, composed music and played the harmonica, which contributed to his comrades' morale. After the war, returned to Scotland and continued a career in music and writing, focusing on the experiences during the war. Clemens' war experiences and musical compositions captured the struggles faced during that time.
Composed music while a prisoner of war
Played harmonica to boost morale
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