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[-] ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago

During WWII in Britain, about 10% of the men drafted were sent down into the coal mines instead of being sent off to war. In addition to enduring the horrific conditions of the mines, they had to endure abuse for not fighting. For bonus points, the old-time miners would often haze these draftees by letting their elevator cages free-fall for a bit during their first trips down.

[-] BlitzoTheOisSilent@lemmy.world 16 points 2 months ago

There were also the Order of the White Feather during WWI in the UK (and I'm sure other variations in other countries at the time). They were women who would walk around and try to shame young men into enlisting, or they would present a white feather to men who weren't in uniform to highlight their "cowardice."

Some of the men these women gave feathers to were on leave from the front lines, or even home after being discharged from some horrific injury sustained on the front. My personal favorite: article.

[...] none more so than Seaman George Samson who received a feather when he was on his way to a reception held in his honour to receive the Victoria Cross as a reward for his bravery at Gallipoli.

[-] ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Especially amazing because it was pretty damn rare to still be alive to receive a Victoria Cross.

[-] ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one 1 points 2 months ago

They were women who would walk around and try to shame young men into enlisting, or they would present a white feather to men who weren’t in uniform to highlight their “cowardice.”

If that were to happen today, you can give them the white feather and say "Why aren't you serving?"

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