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Colonel Childs

A British colonel involved in military administration.

minor

Also known as Presently Childs, your

First appearance: i

Colonel Childs shows up with force in XVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Hotheaded officer who senses danger in the quiet village and discovers that G.H.Q.
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UNUnknown NarratorTOThe OfficerTBThe BoyNCNurse CavellCCColonel Childs

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