Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy was an English Anglican priest and poet who lived from 1883 to 1929. During the First World War, he served as a military chaplain on the Western Front, where he earned the nickname "Woodbine Willie" for providing cigarettes and spiritual support to soldiers. He was recognized for his bravery, receiving the Military Cross after assisting the wounded in no man's land. Later in life, he became a dedicated advocate for the working classes, embracing Christian socialism and pacifism through his ministry and writings.